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.
Photo by 이명민 (Collapsar NM. L… (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
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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Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

$180
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
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Gwangsan-gu Hotel Deals

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
$38 nightly
The price is $42 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$42 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

50, Cheomdanjungang-ro 152beon-gil Gwangju
Fully refundable
$40 nightly
The price is $44 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$44 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"Got more nice hotel rather than this one"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil Gwangju
$49 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$54 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 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
$39 nightly
The price is $43 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$43 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 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
$52 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$57 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangsan Culture ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (698 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

28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil Gwangju
$53 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$58 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
"Good value for the money."

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026

Gwangju Aura Hotel
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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 Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A baseball stadium filled with spectators.
Photo by Jeong Young Woo
Open Photo by Jeong Young Woo

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 Penguin Village 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.

Gwangsan-gu

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