Buk-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

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

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gwangju Art and Culture Center in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

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

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

Gwangju National Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gwangju National Museum during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju National Museum

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)

Rp2.495.250
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)

Rp4.166.250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
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Top hotels in Buk-gu

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

3 out of 5
5 Jami-ro 10beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
The price is Rp641.040 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
Rp641.040
Rp705.149 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Yangdong Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"Good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
56, Seoha-ro 183beon-gil, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is Rp1.132.517 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp1.132.517
Rp1.245.769 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Namdo Folk Food Museum ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (90 reviews)
"Great staff and the rooms were exceptionally clean"

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024

Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel

3 out of 5
104, Daeja-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is Rp694.466 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
Rp694.466
Rp763.913 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Gwangju-Kia ...
7.6/10 Good! (79 reviews)
"Was a unique hotel set up with a great staff and rooms."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2023

Biennale Hotel
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

2.5 out of 5
19, Jungheung-ro, 140beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is Rp576.936 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp576.936
Rp634.630 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Geumnam-ro Street are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)
"Very good facilities. Excellent value. Huge TV."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse

2 out of 5
9, Seoam-daero 289beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is Rp540.672 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp540.672
Rp594.739 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
"The room was very clean, but there is no lift so if you have heavy baggages, it will give you a little hard time."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2016

New Gwangju Guesthouse
Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Lantana Hotel Gwangju

2 out of 5
40 Amkor-ro Buk-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.153.882 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp1.153.882
Rp1.269.270 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
Lantana Hotel Gwangju
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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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Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.

Nam-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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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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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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