Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

Gwangju City panoramic green space landscape at Geukrakgang River, the branch of Yeongsan River, with Mujingyo Bridge in Jeollanam‑do, South Korea
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Gwangsan-gu
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Gwangsan-gu
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Gwangsan-gu
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Popular places to visit

Peaks of Mudeungsan national park near Gwangju, Republic of Korea

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain
Jeungsimsa temple at Mudeungsan national park in Republic of Korea

JeungSimSa Temple

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.

JeungSimSa Temple

1913 Songjeong Station Market

During your visit to Gwangju, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

1913 Songjeong Station Market

Ssangam Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ssangam Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Ssangam Park

Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center during your stay in Gwangju. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center

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.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Top hotels in Gwangsan-gu

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 ₹3,627 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
₹3,627
₹4,001 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 ₹4,166 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
₹4,166
₹4,582 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Clean and conveniently located."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

3 out of 5
667-11 Ssangam-dong Gwangsan-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is ₹3,283 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
₹3,283
₹3,624 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"사우나가있는 룸을 예약했는데 정말 대만족이었습니다~여행자에겐 스타일러도 너무 유용했구요^^ 일요일은 조식운영을 하지않아 조식을 못 먹은게 아쉬웠지만 다음에 광주에 온다면 또 이용할겁니다~~"

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
The price is ₹4,230 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
₹4,230
₹4,690 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangju-Kia Champions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (636 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice beds, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil Gwangju
The price is ₹4,230 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
₹4,230
₹4,690 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 ...
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 ₹4,077 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
₹4,077
₹4,520 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 16 May 2023

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
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Where to stay in Gwangsan-gu

Find the best Gwangsan-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwangsan-gu
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Gwangju viewed behind rocks of Jusangjeolli Cliff at Mudeungsan Mountain, Republic of Korea

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or Yangdong Market 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.

광주광역시 포충사 성인문

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.

Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and House of Lee Jang-woo.

Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide