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Our top choices for Gwangju hostels

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a sink, and a toilet.

1. STAY BUT SEONGSU

STAY BUT SEONGSU
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
STAY BUT SEONGSU
A building with multiple storefronts, including a hostel and a shop with a red awning.

2. Gangnam Seven Hostel

Gangnam Seven Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (45 reviews)
"Good place,good location"
South Korea
Bora
$23 nightly
The price is $25
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Gangnam Seven Hostel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.

3. Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel

Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Paldal-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (54 reviews)
"The atmosphere is great, and the host is humble and kind. I would love to stay there again!"
Japan
Yusuke
$22 nightly
The price is $25
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel
A modern bathroom with a stainless steel sink, a black electric stove, and a cabinet above the sink.

4. RedRoof

RedRoof
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
$29 nightly
The price is $32
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
RedRoof
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window with blinds, a wall clock, and a hanging light fixture.

5. WAYHOME

WAYHOME
1.0 star property
Guro-gu
$29 nightly
The price is $32
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
WAYHOME
A rooftop terrace with people seated at tables, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

6. SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"Even though most rooms are shared, it is very private. When I used the bathroom or kitchen there were rarely people, so it was really relaxed. Richard is also very friendly and always ready to help! If I ever come back to Seoul I would stay here again :)"
Germany
Tabea
$43 nightly
The price is $47
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
A modern hotel with a prominent 'upflo' sign, multiple windows, and a visible cafe named 'Cafe del Sandwich'.

7. Upflo Hostel

Upflo Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (153 reviews)
"Good for solo travellers who are staying in Seoul only 1-2 nighta. Room was clean and neat and it is very near some cafes and the station but not noisy at all. Fuss free check-in/check-out, but note that there are no staff manning the place."
United States
shu bin
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Upflo Hostel
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and pendant lighting.

8. H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Staffs are so nice. And Lobby is so warm and cute. Rooms are some kind of simple but clean."
Japan
I MIAO
$43 nightly
The price is $48
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
H HOSTEL Itaewon
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a vanity with a sink, and two stools.

9. Haro Stay Sinsa

Haro Stay Sinsa
1.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"新沙駅のすぐそばなので立地は最高です。 しかーし、とんでもない坂道の上にホテルがあるため重いキャリーを持って上がるのは大変です。 テレビがネットしかダメなので韓国の地上波テレビが観れなかったのが残念でした。"
Japan
TSUDA
$130 nightly
The price is $143
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Haro Stay Sinsa
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a window with a city view.

10. KIMSTEL Jongno

KIMSTEL Jongno
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
KIMSTEL Jongno
A modern room with a round table, a sofa, a laptop, and a potted plant.

11. LaSeoul Stay Jongno

LaSeoul Stay Jongno
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
$129 nightly
The price is $143
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
LaSeoul Stay Jongno
A person standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tower.

12. elim hostel

elim hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"Mostly everything was good, just the smell of a garbage can on the 4th floor was bad. I guess somebody of guest couldn't separate trash well."
Japan
Eri
$45 nightly
The price is $49
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
elim hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed picture, and a window with blue curtains.

13. Hause Itaewon - Hostel

Hause Itaewon - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
6.8 out of 10, (57 reviews)
"Definitely a great location, clean facilities. Good value for the price."
United States
Lane
$26 nightly
The price is $29
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hause Itaewon - Hostel

14. Chris Hostel

Chris Hostel
1.0 star property
Seongdong-gu
4.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"汚すぎる。"
Japan
KENTA
$19 nightly
The price is $21
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Chris Hostel
A building with a sign that reads "ITAEOWON GUEST HOUSE".

15. G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (119 reviews)
"Great place for backpackers and people exploring Seoul."
United Kingdom
Ivan
$85 nightly
The price is $93
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
A rooftop bar with a green umbrella, a grill, and a sign reading "W MINI H".

16. W mini hotel - Hostel

W mini hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Seongbuk-gu
6.8 out of 10, (21 reviews)
"quiet area ,no noises but rooms are very small as name of hotel ,you can save the cost of travel expense "
United States
kirby
$25 nightly
The price is $27
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
W mini hotel - Hostel
A beach scene with people walking and standing, a sunset in the background, and a hill in the distance.

17. OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae
2.5 star property
Sinchon-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (428 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious, host was very friendly and helpful. Nice location with lots of restaurants etc!"
Canada
Martin
$29 nightly
The price is $32
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae
The entrance to a guest house with a wooden facade, a sign reading "KORSTAY Guest House," and a small garden area with potted plants.

18. Korstay Sookmyung Woman's Univ - Campus Accommodation

Korstay Sookmyung Woman's Univ - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (115 reviews)
"Location is very strategic snd near to all places i needed to go. Accommodation rate is very affordable and more than commensurate … thank you to Tella, for her hospitality."
Philippines
Liza
$29 nightly
The price is $32
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Korstay Sookmyung Woman's Univ - Campus Accommodation
A reception area with a white brick wall, a reception sign, a framed picture of a bridge, and a yellow counter.

19. YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (88 reviews)
"It was great having the possibility to use a kitchen and get laundry washed."
Germany
Andrea
$33 nightly
The price is $36
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

20. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (124 reviews)
"Easy check-in process by scanning QR code in lobby. Uses we code for lift access/building security. Provided us with water when we arrived to our room. Two of us stayed in a room with a bunk bed, was comfortable. Clean communal areas with a few food options such as ramen to buy in kitchen areas. Very easy access to DDP subway station for getting around the city."
United Kingdom
Helena
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
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Top Gwangju Hotel Reviews

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent
"We really liked this hotel. Good location, very lovely staff, great breakfast and to top it off, an indoor swimming pool that we used every morning before breakfast. We had the twin family room (2 friends in separate beds. The room was spacious and the beds very comfortable."
Dina 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Find out more about Gwangju

Gwangju Hostels information

Number of reviews
867
Accommodation
215 Hostels
Lowest Price
$21
Highest Price
$143

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Gwangju?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 34°F. The rainiest months in Gwangju are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Gwangju?
Generally, Gwangju is known for its skiing, monuments, and museums. Major attractions include Lotte World, COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, and Starfield COEX Mall. Get out into nature with places like Namhansanseong Provincial Park, Yulbom Botanical Garden, and Yongin Recreational Forest. Cultural attractions include Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art, Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, and Charlotte Theater.
What's the best way to get to and around Gwangju while staying at a hostel?
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 Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP), 29.4 mi (47.3 km) away from the city center. Another option is Wonju (WJU), situated 36.6 mi (58.9 km) away.

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