Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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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.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
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1913 Songjeong Station Market

During your visit to Saejang, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

1913 Songjeong Station Market
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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.

Ssangam Park
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Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Kimdaejoong Convention Center
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Mudeungsan Mountain

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mudeungsan Mountain
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Gwangju Art and Culture Center

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gwangju Art and Culture Center in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Our pick of the best Gwangsan-gu Hotel Deals

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$96 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Uncheon ...
9/10 Wonderful! (537 reviews)
"Friendly and fast service"

Reviewed on 19 Oct. 2024

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel
Gwangju Aura Hotel
3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$90 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 15 spa tubs. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
"Since it's a business hotel, they have stylus which help iron your clothing and it works really well. It's really spacious too."

Reviewed on 8 Oct. 2024

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
3.5 out of 5
57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangsan-gu
The price is NZ$95 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 16 May 2023

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Hotel Summit
Hotel Summit
3 out of 5
90-20, Saam-ro 171beon-gil, Gwangju, Gwangju
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Great hotel to stay
"Hotel nearby dinning a d convenient shop. Huge TVwith U tube/Netfix, also have dryer."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2023

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Hotel Summit
Noble Stay Hotel
Noble Stay Hotel
3 out of 5
19-7, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family Land are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (147 reviews)
good stay
"Front reception is helpful. The breakfast is good."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2024

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Noble Stay Hotel
Bentley Business Hotel
Bentley Business Hotel
3 out of 5
60-25, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is NZ$77 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ssangam Park and Kumho Family ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (77 reviews)
"Good place to stay one night"

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2024

Bentley Business Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Gwangsan-gu

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Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by 5-18 Memorial Park or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Seo-Gu
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Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and Penguin Village.

Nam-gu
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Imgok-dong

If you're spending some time in Imgok-dong, Kumho Family Land and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest are top sights worth seeing.

Imgok-dong
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Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yangnim-dong
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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.

Buk-gu
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Dong-Gu

4.5/5(2 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.

Dong-Gu

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