Gwangju

Travel Guide

Gwangju
Gwangju
Gwangju
Gwangju
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Where to stay in Gwangju

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Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Seo-Gu
Base ball park
so good!!

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
Nice clean facility with lots of lovey kitties.

Gwangsan-gu

4/5(5 area reviews)

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
national asia culture center in Gwangju.
may be, you will have a knowledge about asia country speciality.

Dong-Gu

4.5/5(7 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
good place for simple korean foods
called "ddokbokki",is left 
"Tewgim"is right
and "Eomook

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Bongseon Takgoo World are top sights worth seeing.

Nam-gu
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Yangnim-dong

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

Yangnim-dong
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is NT$2,146 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
NT$2,146
NT$2,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (968 reviews)
"Clean and great establishment, beautiful views from the rooms definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 2025/4/9

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is NT$2,544 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
NT$2,544
NT$3,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (966 reviews)
"Staff was very professional"

Reviewed on 2025/4/9

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
CS Hotel
CS Hotel
3 out of 5
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Gwangju, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$1,652 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
NT$1,652
NT$1,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Uncheon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (562 reviews)
"The best hotel that I stayed during this Korea trip. I will stay again!"

Reviewed on 2025/4/20

CS Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
2.5 out of 5
173, Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang, North Jeolla
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Gochang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bangjangsan Recreation Forest and Gochangeupseong ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"Excellent stay Will return"

Reviewed on 2024/10/24

GoChang Well Park City Healing County
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Gwangju

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 10%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

AceTraveler

Unique. Different compared to Seoul and Busan. Had to initiate Korean phrases more often to receive the proper response.

5/5 - Excellent

Frankin

I’m coming back to check real state.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

There wast a lot to do.