Imgok-dong
Gwangju
Visit Imgok-dong
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.
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.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
During your visit to Gwangju, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
National Asian Cultural Complex
Enjoy an outing to National Asian Cultural Complex during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
Top hotels in Imgok-dong

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Gwangju H1 Hotel
"Pictures and reality. Weak hotel."
Reviewed on 1 May, 2026

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
"Everything was good"
Reviewed on 4 Jun, 2026

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

CS Hotel
"Breakfast selection was great for me. About 20-min walk to the subway station and bus stops which worked well for me. Plenty of restaurants nearby. A convenient store right around the corner. Able to access tourist locations by subway or taxis."
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
Where to stay in Imgok-dong

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.

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.

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.

Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and House of Lee Jang-woo.














