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.
Geumnam-ro Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
National Asian Cultural Complex
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Asian Cultural Complex in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Chosun University Museum of Art during your trip to Sutsil. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
5.18 Democracy Square
Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at 5.18 Democracy Square. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Gwangju Art Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can do some window-shopping at Gwangju Art Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
Dong-Gu Hotel Deals
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang
Good. Clean n comfort.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
Stay Hotel
We really have to be on 4pm check in time😅 Usually, soon as they clean the room, staff offers early check in. This place watch out😅 They ask for 10000won every hour. Free real Korean breakfast like home.!!!
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Near shopping and restaurant.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025
ACC Design Hotel
Lovely room, nice staff. Convenient location for downtown. Check in could be allowed earlier.
Reviewed on May 16, 2025
Palace Tourist Hotel
decent hotel at a prime area.
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Business Hotel Duu
Very nice and clean hotel. Great price. Friendly welcome and service. Lots of free water was nice.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2021
Other neighborhoods around Dong-Gu
Yangnim-dong
Travelers like the historic sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
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
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.