Imgok-dong
Gwangju
Visit Imgok-dong
Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Imgok-dong

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
"Although I didn’t need it, it was pleasant surprise to see a full size refrigerator and washer and cooktop."
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

Gwangju H1 Hotel
"Generally facility was good but not easy to say excellent."
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
"The breakfast service is very good."
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
"The counter staff could converse in simple English, extremely helpful and attentive. It took them less than 5 minutes to bring the items you requested to your room. Super efficient ."
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Where to stay in Imgok-dong

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.

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.

Gwangsan-gu
Well-liked for its parks and shopping, Gwangsan-gu is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Ssangam Park, and jump on the metro at Gwangju Songjeon Station to get around the city.

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.

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














