Gwangju

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Gwangju

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 National Museum.

Buk-gu
Nice clean facility with lots of lovey kitties.

Gwangsan-gu

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(2 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 House of Lee Jang-woo 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 CA $76 per night from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9
CA $76
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a business center. Popular attractions 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (830 reviews)
"very clean great location"

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2024

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is CA $113 per night from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9
CA $113
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Uncheon Reservoir and 5-18 Memorial Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Glad to have stayed here - will come back for the excellent room, great location, kind staff service and good breakfast. Thanks!"

Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2023

Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
H1 Hotel
H1 Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $91 per night from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1
CA $91
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Gwangju-Kia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"Conjested area"

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2023

H1 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.

교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티
교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티
Kwangju
Stay at this vacation home in Gwangju. Enjoy WiFi, 2 bedrooms, and a hair dryer. Popular attractions Yangdong Market and Missionary's House of Wilson are located ...
교통중심,반려동물,청결,호텔침구,야외바베큐,파티가능,2층 단독,넷플릭스(55인치),어메니티
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
2.5 out of 5
173, Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang, North Jeolla
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Gochang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Bangjangsan Recreation Forest and Gochangeupseong ...
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"온천은 좋았으나 콘도가 너무 오래되어 깨끗하지 않았다. 구매한 아침식사 질도 좋지 않았다 특히 1회용 세제를 구입할수가 없어서 세탁기를 사용할수 없어서 너무 불편했다"

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2022

GoChang Well Park City Healing County
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
2.5 out of 5
625-3, Jeongeumnam-ro, Ibam-myeon, Jeongeup, North Jeolla
Stay at this vacation home in Jeongeup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Naejangsan National Park and Jeongeupsa Park are located ...
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Jul. 30, 2019

We were in Gwangju to attend the FINA 2019 World Swimming Championships. The city was an amazing host and everyone we encountered was extremely helpful.

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