Gwangju
Travel Guide





Visit Gwangju

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
The Hotel is amazing! We stayed in a room with a full size fridge and wash tower. This allowed for great flexibility when it came to leftovers and washing clothes in our own time. The staff is great and the location is very good! With metro and bus stations at a very short walking distance. Will ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Hotel Gracery Seoul
Alright place to stay.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Rooms are very nice and spacious, food options are great, and the hotel is above and next to the Coex mall with so many shopping options. It is a very nice hotel in a perfect part of Gangnam-gu and the staff is very nice and professional.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Orakai Insadong Suites
Very good location. We booked a 3 bedroom suite and it was perfect for our family. Nice to have laundry in the suite. Front desk staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

UH FLAT THE SEOCHO
방 실내온도 조절이 재데로 안되고, 조명이 고장.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Popular places to visit

Namhansanseong Fortress
Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at Namhansanseong Fortress. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Ski World at Konjiam Resort
Hit the slopes in Gwangju with a visit to Ski World at Konjiam Resort. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Yulbom Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Yulbom Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Gwangju. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Gangnam 300 Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Gwangju at Gangnam 300 Country Club. Experience the area's entertainment venues and museums.
Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum during your trip to Gwangju. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Gonjiam Bowling Alley
You can enjoy the entertainment at Gonjiam Bowling Alley during your trip to Gwangju. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Things to do

DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket

DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola

Day Tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Starfield Waujeongsa Temple

Nami island and Hanbok Wearing and Waterfall from Seoul
- Ski World at Konjiam Resort
- Lotte World
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Lotte World Tower
- Namdaemun Market
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gwanghwamun
- Everland
- N Seoul Tower
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Olympic Park
- Seoul City Hall
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza




