Gwangsan-gu

Gwangju

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.
A pathway lined with trees and benches in a park.
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A green cable-stayed bridge with multiple cables converging at a central pylon.
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A river with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and tall buildings.
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A playground with a red slide and a blue dome structure, surrounded by tall residential buildings.
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Stay near popular Gwangsan-gu attractions

1913 Songjeong Station Market

7.8/10 (88 reviews)
During your visit to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Gwangsan-gu Hotel Deals

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

3 out of 5
21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ₩45,818 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
₩45,818
₩50,400 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ₩61,818 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
₩61,818
₩68,000 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Clean room and kind staffs"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

3 out of 5
667-11 Ssangam-dong Gwangsan-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ₩51,546 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
₩51,546
₩56,701 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
"Cute place , good location and nice staff"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

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Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
The price is ₩70,362 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
₩70,362
₩77,399 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong Station ...
9/10 Wonderful! (664 reviews)
"Le petit déjeuner coréen est très bon. Les chambres sont spacieuses et l’emplacement est idéal par rapport aux transports."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ₩75,041 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
₩75,041
₩82,545 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (381 reviews)
"This is a great hotel if you are visiting Gwangju by train. It's a short walk to the Songjeong Train Station which has many bus routes. It's not the newest hotel but the room is still modern and nice. Jacuzzi is great after a long trip. Staff was very kind and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

3.5 out of 5
57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju Gwangsan-gu
The price is ₩68,182 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
₩68,182
₩75,000 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
"Elevator and hall way look not clean. Shower shampoo container was difficult to open"

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
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Where to stay in Gwangsan-gu

Find the best Gwangsan-gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwangsan-gu
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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 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.

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 traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

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.

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 House of Lee Jang-woo 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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