Gwangju
Travel Guide





Visit Gwangju

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Very nice hotel, gave us a complimentary room upgrade which was really appreciated.3 minute walk to subway and bus stations.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
I stayed at the Lotte City Hotel and overall had a good experience. The location is excellent, very convenient for getting around the area and close to restaurants and transportation. The hotel is comfortable and works well for a city stay. On the downside, the single beds felt a bit too firm for ...
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Grand Hyatt Seoul has a fantastic location above Itaewon with beautiful views, and that's about all it has going for it. The service was among the worst I have experienced at a hotel in this category. I repeatedly asked for housekeeping and no one ever came. Turndown service simply doesn't exist ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Oakwood Premier Coex Center
Excellent location
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Orakai Insadong Suites
Staff members were super nice and very helpful
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Uljiro Co-Op Residence
Great location Old building. Not so clean. Central heating was too cold for me
Reviewed on Mar 13, 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.
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.
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.
Things to do

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

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

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

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)
- Ski World at Konjiam Resort
- Lotte World
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Lotte World Tower
- N Seoul Tower
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gwanghwamun
- Namdaemun Market
- Everland
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Olympic Park
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Seoul City Hall
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Guro Digital Complex
- Gwangjang Market



