Gwangsan-gu

Gwangju

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Photo "Gwangsan-gu" by 이명민 (Collapsar NM. L… (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Photo "Gwangsan-gu" by 이명민 (Collapsar NM. L… (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

1913 Songjeong Station Market

During your visit to Saejang, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

1913 Songjeong Station Market

Ssangam Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ssangam Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Ssangam Park

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Mudeungsan Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mudeungsan Mountain during your travels in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Mudeungsan Mountain

Geumnam-ro Street

During your trip to Gwangju, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Geumnam-ro Street

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)

P8,143
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
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Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is P2,993 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P2,993
P3,292 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Always caring"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
The price is P3,105 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P3,105
P3,415 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Uncheon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (577 reviews)
"The location is excellent, 5 minutes walking distance from Gwangju Songjeong KTX station. The hotel room is clean and the breakfast is very nice. There’s free parking in the hotel."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

3.5 out of 5
57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangsan-gu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,105 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P3,105
P3,415 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangju
The price is P3,105 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P3,105
P3,415 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews)
"Very close to the station. The room was very spacious. Great place"

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Hotel Hive Inn

Hotel Hive Inn

3 out of 5
43, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
The price is P3,741 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P3,741
P4,115 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Everything was much better than I expected. Room was very nice with good size, excellent amenites and good location."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Hotel Hive Inn
Bentley Business Hotel

Bentley Business Hotel

3 out of 5
60-25, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is P2,619 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P2,619
P2,880 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"It’s a love hotel. No room key. Bed is not clean. Terrible hotel for family. Expedia must de-list such terrible hotel. It was a bed experience for family staying.Love hotel, so no good for children."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Bentley Business Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu

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Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Seo-Gu
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Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Nam-gu
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Imgok-dong

If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Imgok-dong
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Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
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Buk-gu

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Buk-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field or Gwangju Art and Culture Center.

Buk-gu
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Dong-Gu

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Dong-Gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Chosun University Museum of Art or National Asian Cultural Complex.

Dong-Gu

Gwangsan-gu