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Empire Tourist Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, in the vicinity of Gwangju National Museum

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Lobby
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Hallway
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Empire Tourist Hotel in Gwangju offers modern comforts and warm hospitality. Enjoy rejuvenating spa services, authentic Korean breakfast, and free WiFi. Multilingual staff ensure a seamless experience for international travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩81,818
₩90,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Futons
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About the neighborhood

Located in Gwangju, Empire Tourist Hotel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jungoe Park and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, while Gwangju National Museum and Bamboo Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Guus Hiddink Stadium, and consider making time for Soswaewon Garden, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
25, Imbangul-daero 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 62277

What's nearby

  • Ssangam Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gwangju National Museum - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Damyang Marsh - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Yangdong Market - 11 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station - 17 min drive
  • Jangseong Station - 18 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge Oic - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪쿠우쿠우 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪삼대가족국밥 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪비밥 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪퀸돈 첨단본점 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Empire Tourist Hotel

Hotel near Yangdong Market
Located close to Gwangju National Museum, Empire Tourist Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Korean breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Empire Tourist Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday Korean breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: KRW 10,000 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hemi

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Korean breakfast: approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Empire Tourist Gwangju
Empire Tourist
Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel
Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Tourist Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Tourist Hotel?

As of Oct 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Tourist Hotel on Oct 19, 2025 start from ₩81,818, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Empire Tourist Hotel located?

Located in Gwangsan-gu, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gwangju National Museum, Jungoe Park, and Yangdong Market. Gwangju Art Street and Guus Hiddink Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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