Gwangsan-gu
Gwangju
Visit Gwangsan-gu
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center during your stay in Gwangju. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
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.
Gwangsan-gu Hotel Deals
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
"Enjoyable stay. Room was clean, and the staff were courteous. Where I needed help (getting a cab, directions), the staff went above and beyond to help. I spoke very little Korean, and they worked to help me in English. I needed to make changes to my reservation to add guests, and they were quick ..."
Reviewed on 2026/2/27
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
"사우나가있는 룸을 예약했는데 정말 대만족이었습니다~여행자에겐 스타일러도 너무 유용했구요^^ 일요일은 조식운영을 하지않아 조식을 못 먹은게 아쉬웠지만 다음에 광주에 온다면 또 이용할겁니다~~"
Reviewed on 2026/5/24
Gwangju Aura Hotel
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
"The hotel is clean and well maintained. Staff is attentive and goes out of ways to accomodate the needs of customers. Breakfast buffet is awesome. Located conveniently close to KTX train. Price is uncomparable."
Reviewed on 2026/5/28
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 2023/5/16
Other neighborhoods around Gwangsan-gu
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.
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson are top sights worth seeing.
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and House of Lee Jang-woo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Dong-Gu
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.
