Gwangsan-gu
Gwangju
Visit Gwangsan-gu
Popular places to visit
Mudeungsan Mountain
5/5(1 review)
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.
JeungSimSa Temple
JeungSimSa Temple is just one of the places to see in Gwangju, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
1913 Songjeong Station Market
4/5(4 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.
Ssangam Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ssangam Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center during your stay in Gwangju. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
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.
Things to do
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
$180
per adult
Gwangsan-gu Hotel Deals
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil Gwangju
$43 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$47 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Enjoyable stay. Room was clean, and the staff were courteous. Where I needed help (getting a cab, directions), the staff went above and beyond to help. I spoke very little Korean, and they worked to help me in English. I needed to make changes to my reservation to add guests, and they were quick ...
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
667-11 Ssangam-dong Gwangsan-gu Gwangju Gwangju
$36 nightly
The price is $40 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$40 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
객실이 깨끗하고 넓어서 좋았습니다. 직원도 친절했습니다.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Hanam 1st Business Hotel
7, Mujin-daero 211beon-gil Gwangju Gwangju
$38 nightly
The price is $42 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$42 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangsan Culture & Arts Center and 1913 Songjeong Station ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
Different but Clean
It’s a different sort of hotel. Garage doors, stairs and no key for room. This proposed an issue for the 3 large suitcases we had. The hotel employee carried bags up the stairs for us. The room was very large, clean and quiet. Air purifier was a plus. The rate was extremely good. All in all, it wasn’t ...
Reviewed on May 9, 2025
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
$47 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$53 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
The room was well maintained.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
$40 nightly
The price is $45 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$45 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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 ...
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju Gwangsan-gu
$46 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$51 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (400 reviews)
Great place to stay
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
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.
Other neighborhoods around Gwangsan-gu
Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or Gwangju World Cup Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.
Nam-gu
If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo 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.
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 National Museum.
Dong-Gu
4.5/5(7 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.
Gwangsan-gu
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