[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Central Hotel & Residence Guests start their day with a hearty buffet breakfast at Central Hotel & Residence, where the 24-hour front desk creates a home-away-from-home atmosphere. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/39257103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/25c4ae6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium Double Room | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/90562f27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (KRW 10000 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/e28002fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/946e942a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Seo-Gu, Central Hotel & Residence offers a comfortable retreat with a restaurant and high-speed WiFi. Enjoy convenient luggage storage and attentive staff available 24/7 to assist with any needs. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 2 - Oct. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=107039738&PinnedHotelID=107039738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/5d2e7c29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Free bottled water - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/b69aa671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Double Room ### Highlights Patio Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Hair dryer - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/45464717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed ![Deluxe Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/75987ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed ![Family Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107039800/107039738/a8ab1c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Triple Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGwangju-Hotels-Central-Hotel-Residence.h107039738.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGwangju-Hotels-Central-Hotel-Residence.h107039738.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Seo-Gu, a neighborhood in Gwangju, Central Hotel & Residence is near a metro station. Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Choi Seung-hyo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mudeungsan National Park and Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park. Penguin Village and Kumho Family Land are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gwangju travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gwangju.dx1970) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.15009%2C126.85217&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aG8hCu7rHsN-RddkeuerOd68mhQ=) 4, Sicheong-ro 20beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, 61964 ### What's nearby - 5-18 Memorial Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Guus Hiddink Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 7 min drive - 7.1 km ### Getting around - Sangmu Station - 8 min walk - Gwangju Songjeon Station - 13 min drive - Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk - ‪종가집설렁탕 - ‬1 min walk - ‪한국관 - ‬2 min walk - ‪토끼네 - ‬3 min walk - ‪옥된장 - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Central Hotel & Residence Hotel located in Seo-Gu Central Hotel & Residence provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises - Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk Room features All 620 rooms boast comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Extra amenities include: - 50-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels - Heated floors, heating, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Private spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55420000/55411800/55411773/002a9217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Seo-Gu - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews CA $84 CA $94 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=55411773&PinnedHotelID=55411773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily buffet breakfast (KRW 7000 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112990000/112981300/112981240/93c351a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOTEL GRAND PARIS Seo-Gu - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews CA $86 CA $94 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - 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Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit) ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KRW 10,000 for adults and KRW 10,000 for children - A restaurant ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 50-inch TV with cable channels - Netflix - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning - Heated floor - Heating (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 19 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 10000 for adults and KRW 10000 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts debit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Parking height restrictions apply ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Central & Residence Gwangju Central Hotel & Residence Hotel Central Hotel & Residence GwangJu Central Hotel & Residence Hotel GwangJu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central Hotel & Residence pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Central Hotel & Residence? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Central Hotel & Residence? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Central Hotel & Residence? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Central Hotel & Residence located? > Located in Seo-Gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of 5-18 Memorial Park and Uncheon Reservoir. Kimdaejoong Convention Center and Guus Hiddink Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sangmu Station is 8 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Central Hotel & Residence Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 4/10 Poor #### hyungbae Jun 4, 2025 ##### hyungbae Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CHAN YOUNG Dec 23, 2024 ##### CHAN YOUNG Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SEUNGIL Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### SEUNGIL Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### hoseok Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### hoseok Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jang Sep 6, 2024 ##### Jang Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HYEONGKYU Aug 26, 2024 ##### HYEONGKYU Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### youngil Aug 22, 2024 ##### youngil Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Sunbee Insadong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Sunbee-Hotel.h5302216.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Seoul.h59029424.Hotel-Information) > > [Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Fraser-Place-Namdaemun.h7090628.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Seoul.h21727.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradise City](https://www.expedia.ca/Incheon-Hotels-Paradise-City.h17974594.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Josun Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-The-Westin-Josun-Seoul.h24908.Hotel-Information) > > [RYSE, Autograph Collection Seoul by Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-RYSE.h2455064.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Busan-Hotels-Hotel-1.h18981805.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Ambassador-Seoul-Myeongdong.h9415452.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Seoul.h89303596.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Mercure-Ambassador-Seoul-Hongdae.h50919016.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Aloft-Seoul-Myeongdong.h16606220.Hotel-Information) > > [ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-ENA-Suite-Hotel-Namdaemun.h21518483.Hotel-Information) > > [Incheon Airport Transit Hotel - Terminal 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Incheon-Hotels-Incheon-Airport-Transit-Hotel.h21592487.Hotel-Information) > > [NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Nine-Tree-Hotel-III.h39152224.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Novotel-Ambassador-Seoul-Dongdaemun-Hotels-Residences.h23489421.Hotel-Information) > > [G2 Hotel Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-G2-Hotel-Myeongdong.h17918478.Hotel-Information) > > [Incheon Airport Transit Hotel - Terminal 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Incheon-Hotels-Incheon-Airport-Transit-Hotel.h6282314.Hotel-Information) > > [Lotte Hotel Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Lotte-Hotel-Seoul.h445260.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Ibis-Ambassador-Seoul-Myeongdong.h1501011.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Josun.h10554498.Hotel-Information) > > [NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Nine-Tree-Premier-Hotel-Myeongdong-2.h17447885.Hotel-Information) > > [L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-L7-Myeongdong-By-LOTTE.h12511672.Hotel-Information) > > [Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Josun-Palace.h4871.Hotel-Information) > > [Orakai Insadong Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Orakai-Insadong-Suites.h9780752.Hotel-Information) > > [Golden Tulip Incheon Airport Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Incheon-Hotels-Golden-Tulip-Incheon-Airport-Hotel-Suites.h18957998.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Seoul.h11918302.Hotel-Information) > > [Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Shilla-Stay-Seodaemun-Seoul-Station.h9616679.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Incheon](https://www.expedia.ca/Incheon-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Incheon.h976006.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Seoul Insadong](https://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Moxy-By-Marriott-Seoul-Insadong.h8749747.Hotel-Information)