Gwangsan-gu

Gwangju

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.
A pathway lined with trees and benches in a park.
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A green cable-stayed bridge with multiple cables converging at a central pylon.
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A river with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and tall buildings.
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A playground with a red slide and a blue dome structure, surrounded by tall residential buildings.
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Stay near popular Gwangsan-gu attractions

1913 Songjeong Station Market

7.8/10 (88 reviews)
During your visit to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

P11,451
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
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Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P2,383 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
P2,383
P2,622 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

50, Cheomdanjungang-ro 152beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P3,185 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
P3,185
P3,504 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
"Got more nice hotel rather than this one"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P3,120 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P3,120
P3,432 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (137 reviews)
"Clean room and kind staffs"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

3 out of 5
667-11 Ssangam-dong Gwangsan-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P2,662 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P2,662
P2,928 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family ...
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
The price is P3,372 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
P3,372
P3,710 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangsan Culture ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
"Le petit déjeuner coréen est très bon. Les chambres sont spacieuses et l’emplacement est idéal par rapport aux transports."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P3,597 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
P3,597
P3,957 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
Gwangju Aura Hotel
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Where to stay in Gwangsan-gu

Find the best Gwangsan-gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwangsan-gu
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A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Gwangju World Cup Stadium or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A baseball stadium filled with spectators.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

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.

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

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.

A tray with various dishes, chopsticks, a cup of tea, and a menu.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.

Yangnim-dong

Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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