Dong-Gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.
A white building with columns and a flag on top.
A stone path through a forest with trees and rocks.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.
A dessert with ice cream, cake, and nuts.

Stay near popular Dong-Gu attractions

JeungSimSa Temple

7.6/10 (5 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

Rp3.251.700
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)

Rp3.974.300
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damyang Bamboo Forest & Traditional Food Tour (Private)
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Top hotels in Dong-Gu

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

3 out of 5
369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is Rp1.474.134 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.474.134
Rp1.621.547 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.039.264 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.039.264
Rp1.143.190 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Art Street ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (557 reviews)
"Great location. Clean, and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

ACC Design Hotel
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is Rp663.360 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp663.360
Rp729.696 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"Close to subway and important historic buildings. The owner allowed me to check in early as well as gave me a room upgrade. Tow thumbs up!"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Vantt Hotel
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

2.5 out of 5
5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is Rp1.105.601 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.105.601
Rp1.216.161 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions House of Choi Seung-hyo and 5.18 Democracy Square ...
Hotel Artheim
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is Rp711.377 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp711.377
Rp782.515 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam-ro Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Stay Hotel
Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is Rp536.044 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp536.044
Rp589.648 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 9 hot tubs. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Geumnam Park ...
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Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Find the best Dong-Gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.

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.

A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.

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.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

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.

A tray with various dishes, chopsticks, a cup of tea, and a menu.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

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

Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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