Find Cheap Hostels in Gwangju

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for fun things to do.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: GWANGJU GUEST HOUSE 145 - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. DASOMCHAE - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Byulbam - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Gwangju Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Ariene Guesthouse - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. Gwangju Songjeong Station Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, free toiletries, and hair dryers in all rooms.

If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in Gwangju, one of Expedia’s 9 hostels could be a great option.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 37°F. The rainiest months in Gwangju are July, August, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore some places near Gwangju. Get out into nature with places like 5-18 Memorial Park, Mudeungsan Mountain, and Ssangam Park. Cultural attractions include National Asian Cultural Complex, Chosun University Museum of Art, and Gwangju National Museum. Visit landmarks like Missionary’s House of Wilson, 5.18 Democracy Square, and JeungSimSa Temple.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Gwangju on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.), located 1.9 mi (3 km) away from the city center. Another option is Mokpo (MWX-Muan Intl.), which is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit to get around. Head to Sangmu Station to catch metro. Train stations like Gwangju Songjeon Station and Gwangju Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.