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
Tourist Guide
Where to stay in Gwangju
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.
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.
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 Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.
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 ₹4,520 per night from 23 May to 24 May
₹4,520
per night
23 May - 24 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre.
8.8/10 Excellent! (869 reviews)
"Staff members were very kind and helped guests a lot"
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is ₹6,832 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹6,832
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 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
Ramada Plaza Gwangju
149, Sangmujayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is ₹6,696 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹6,696
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and ...
8/10 Very Good! (723 reviews)
"Very clean"
Reviewed on 29 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.
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
173, Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang, North Jeolla
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
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. Popular attractions Hampyeong Seawater Bath and Gaetbeol Art Museum are located nearby.
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.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Sutsil. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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
