4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
5 Sep 2019Really big, taxi service is convenient but you should have all address in Korean as taxi drivers are not speaking other languages (English)
Gwangju
Travel Guide
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 House of Lee Jang-woo 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$85 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
S$85
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (840 reviews)
"굳"
Reviewed on 30 Mar,2024
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is S$133 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
S$133
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Uncheon Reservoir ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Glad to have stayed here - will come back for the excellent room, great location, kind staff service and good breakfast. Thanks!"
Reviewed on 9 Oct,2023
H1 Hotel
10-6, Daeja-ro 106beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangju
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangju Art ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"Very comfortable and reasonably priced hotel. Room was very spacious with big bathroom. I was able to use the hotel laundry at no cost which was much appreciated. Hotel also stored my luggage for a day in between stays. The hotel is not central in the city but I was easily about to reach the centre ..."
Reviewed on 12 Apr,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.
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
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 ...
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
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 30 Oct,2022
Hampyeong Green Star Hanok Pension
41, Jupohanok-gil, Hampyeong-eup, Hampyeong, South Jeolla
Stay at this cottage in Hampyeong. Enjoy a kitchen. Popular attractions Hampyeong Seawater Bath and Gaetbeol Art Museum are located nearby. Discover genuine ...
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 Maruk. 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.
Gwangju Art and Culture Center
4/5(1 review)
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gwangju Art and Culture Center in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Full-Day Traditional Healing Tour in Naju Korea, KTourTOP10
S$195
Per adult
Soswaewon Garden Walking Tour in Traditional Korean Costume, KTourTOP10
S$17
Per adult
Reviews of Gwangju
3.5
Guest rating
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
18 Aug 2019We 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
