Buk-gu Travel Guide

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

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Enjoy an outing to Gwangju Art and Culture Center during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park

Explore the great outdoors at Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park

Kumho Family Land

Bring your family to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Kumho Family Land

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

Rp3.060.360
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)

Rp4.250.500
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
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Top hotels in Buk-gu

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil Gwangju
The price is Rp964.073 per night from 10 May to 11 May
Rp964.073
Rp1.060.482 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju Art and Culture ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
Pictures and reality. Weak hotel.

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Gwangju H1 Hotel
Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is Rp1.135.470 per night from 6 May to 7 May
Rp1.135.470
Rp1.249.017 total
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and ...
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse

2 out of 5
9, Seoam-daero 289beon-gil, Buk-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is Rp604.801 per night from 10 May to 11 May
Rp604.801
Rp665.281 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Daein Market ...
New Gwangju Guesthouse
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

3 out of 5
5 Jami-ro 10beon-gil, Buk-gu Gwangju
The price is Rp633.611 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp633.611
Rp696.972 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Yangdong Market are located ...
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Gwangju Hotel the spot

Gwangju Hotel the spot

2.5 out of 5
32, Amkor-ro, Buk-gu Gwangju
The price is Rp681.977 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp681.977
Rp750.175 total
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
hotel was quiet and efficient, the staff were kind and professional; thank for your efforts!

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Gwangju Hotel the spot
BROWN DOT HOTEL

BROWN DOT HOTEL

2 out of 5
17 Yongdutaekji-ro, Buk-gu Gwangju
The price is Rp749.832 per night from 10 May to 11 May
Rp749.832
Rp824.815 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Kumho Family Land ...
BROWN DOT HOTEL
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Other neighbourhoods around Buk-gu

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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
Nam-gu

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.

Nam-gu
광주광역시 포충사 성인문

Dong-Gu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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
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

4/5(1 area review)

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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