Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

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Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

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

1913 Songjeong Station Market

During your visit to Saejang, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

1913 Songjeong Station Market

Ssangam Park

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

Ssangam Park

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

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

Geumnam-ro Street

During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Geumnam-ro Street

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)

Rp2.311.820
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)

Rp4.128.250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
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Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is Rp847.317 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp847.317
Rp932.049 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Always caring"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
The price is Rp879.095 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp879.095
Rp967.004 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Uncheon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (580 reviews)
"The location is excellent, 5 minutes walking distance from Gwangju Songjeong KTX station. The hotel room is clean and the breakfast is very nice. There’s free parking in the hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

3.5 out of 5
57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangsan-gu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp879.100 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp879.100
Rp967.004 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 16 May 2023

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangju
The price is Rp879.095 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp879.095
Rp967.004 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
"Very close to the station. The room was very spacious. Great place"

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Urban Stay

Urban Stay

3.5 out of 5
7, Mujin-daero 232beon-gil, Gwangju
The price is Rp762.586 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp762.586
Rp838.845 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
8/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
"Comfortable clean pet friendly stay, kind staff service, great location, and good complementary breakfast."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Urban Stay
Bentley Business Hotel

Bentley Business Hotel

3 out of 5
60-25, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is Rp741.401 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp741.401
Rp815.541 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (92 reviews)
"It’s a love hotel. No room key. Bed is not clean. Terrible hotel for family. Expedia must de-list such terrible hotel. It was a bed experience for family staying.Love hotel, so no good for children."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Bentley Business Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu

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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
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Nam-gu

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

Nam-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
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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.

Buk-gu
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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

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