4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Really big, taxi service is convenient but you should have all address in Korean as taxi drivers are not speaking other languages (English)
Visit Gwangju
Where to stay in Gwangju
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.
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.
Gwangsan-gu
4/5(1 area review)
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.
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.
Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village.
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.
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is S$89 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$89
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 5-18 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good 👍"
Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is S$120 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
S$120
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great view of the city."
Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025
CS Hotel
128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is S$65 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
S$65
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Uncheon Reservoir ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (567 reviews)
"The best hotel that I stayed during this Korea trip. I will stay again!"
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2025
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
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"Excellent stay Will return"
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2024
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.
Popular places to visit
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Sutsil. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
S$179
per adult
Reviews of Gwangju
3.5
Guest rating
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
We were there for the swimming but there did not seem to be much else to see and there was minimum literature on the place. Not even a detailed map of the area which luckily google maps have. Would not go back as a tourist
