Yangnim-dong

Gwangju

Popular places to visit

Peaks of Mudeungsan national park near Gwangju, Republic of Korea

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
Jeungsimsa temple at Mudeungsan national park in Republic of Korea

JeungSimSa Temple

JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

JeungSimSa Temple

Penguin Village

Enjoy an outing to Penguin Village during your stay in Gwangju.

Penguin Village

House of Lee Jang-woo

Find out about the history of Gwangju when you spend time at House of Lee Jang-woo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

House of Lee Jang-woo

Missionary's House of Wilson

You can learn about the history of Gwangju with a visit to Missionary's House of Wilson. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Missionary's House of Wilson

Owen Memorial Hall

Owen Memorial Hall is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Owen Memorial Hall

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

P10,904
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)

P15,145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
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Top hotels in Yangnim-dong

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is P3,622 per night from May 6 to May 7
P3,622
per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Their breakfast was mediocre. Sits on a great location. Only couple minutes from Lotte Market.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P3,317 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
P3,317
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Gwangju-Kia Champions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews)
Very nice room and facilities. Loved it.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Gwangju H1 Hotel
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P4,935 per night from May 18 to May 19
P4,935
per night
May 18 - May 19
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
There is bad smell such as mixed mold and smoking smell in the room.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro Gwangju Gwangju
The price is P2,664 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
P2,664
per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Uncheon Reservoir ...
CS Hotel
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

3 out of 5
21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
The price is P2,524 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
P2,524
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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
Damyang Hotel

Damyang Hotel

3 out of 5
202, Geumseongsanseong-gil Damyang South Jeolla
The price is P4,611 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
P4,611
per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Damyang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Daenamugol Bamboo Park and Meta Provence are ...
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Other neighbourhoods around Yangnim-dong

Nam-gu

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.

Nam-gu
광주광역시 포충사 성인문

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
Buk-gu

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 National Museum.

Buk-gu
Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea

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
Gwangsan-gu

Gwangsan-gu

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gwangsan-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at 1913 Songjeong Station Market or Ssangam Park.

Gwangsan-gu

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