Dong-Gu

Gwangju

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.
A white building with columns and a flag on top.
A stone path through a forest with trees and rocks.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.
A dessert with ice cream, cake, and nuts.

Stay near popular Dong-Gu attractions

JeungSimSa Temple

7.6/10 (5 reviews)
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.
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Dong-Gu Hotel Deals

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

3 out of 5
369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ₩120,000 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
₩120,000
₩132,000 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"The counter staff could converse in simple English, extremely helpful and attentive. It took them less than 5 minutes to bring the items you requested to your room. Super efficient ."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ₩71,818 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
₩71,818
₩79,000 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chosun University Museum of Art and Art ...
Mudeungpark Hotel
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ₩84,600 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
₩84,600
₩93,060 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju ...
ACC Design Hotel
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is ₩54,000 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
₩54,000
₩59,400 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
"Close to subway and important historic buildings. The owner allowed me to check in early as well as gave me a room upgrade. Tow thumbs up!"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Vantt Hotel
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is ₩57,272 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
₩57,272
₩62,999 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam-ro ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
"I would not recommend this hotel, unless you’re on a budget. Then it’s ok to stay for one night, like we did. Otherwise it would be better to pay a bit more for a nicer hotel. Staff was very friendly, but the hotel itself was very basic. The breakfast was not good and the bed had some weird plastic ..."

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026

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Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

2.5 out of 5
7 Uijae-ro 96beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ₩47,454 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
₩47,454
₩52,199 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil and Chosun University Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"시설은 최신 시설인데 룸 관리는 좀 미흡한거 같아요"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch
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Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Find the best Dong-Gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountainous landscape with a city in the distance, rocky outcrops, and autumn foliage.

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Gwangju World Cup Stadium or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A baseball stadium filled with spectators.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

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.

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

Gwangsan-gu

Well-liked for its parks and shopping, Gwangsan-gu is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Ssangam Park, and jump on the metro at Gwangju Songjeon Station to get around the city.

A tray with various dishes, chopsticks, a cup of tea, and a menu.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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