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

4/5(1 review)

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

Damyang Tour from Gwangju

Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)

Rp3.479.280
per adult
Damyang Bamboo Forest Tour (Private)
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Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp889.096 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
Rp889.096
Rp978.006 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (562 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
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
The price is Rp858.346 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
Rp858.346
Rp944.181 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (21 reviews)
"Always caring"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
3.5 out of 5
57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangsan-gu
The price is Rp879.802 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
Rp879.802
Rp967.782 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (381 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 Rp889.096 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
Rp889.096
Rp978.006 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (304 reviews)
"Very close to the station. The room was very spacious. Great place"

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Browndot Hotel Gwangju Hanam Branch
Browndot Hotel Gwangju Hanam Branch
2.5 out of 5
13-5, Mujin-daero 232beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp856.957 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
Rp856.957
Rp942.656 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Uncheon Reservoir are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful.
"Korean Breakfast or Sandwich is available. Good value for money."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2019

Browndot Hotel Gwangju Hanam Branch
Noble Stay Hotel
Noble Stay Hotel
3 out of 5
19-7, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is Rp1.341.166 per night from 1 May to 2 May
Rp1.341.166
Rp1.475.283 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (161 reviews)
good stay
"Front reception is helpful. The breakfast is good."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024

Noble Stay 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 Missionary's House of Wilson and Bongseon Takgoo World.

Nam-gu
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Imgok-dong

If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Imgok-dong
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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.

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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