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Our top choices for Dong-Gu hotels

A modern interior with a central counter, seating area, and bookshelves.

1. L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
Dong-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (66 reviews)
"Functional hotel close to the main sights"
United Kingdom
Gordon
The price is ￥14,189
￥15,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with plants.

2. ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel
3.0 star property
Dong-Gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (596 reviews)
"Good place to stay!"
United States
Seungyong
The price is ￥9,304
￥10,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
ACC Design Hotel
A modern hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, dark walls, and a door with a digital lock.

3. Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel
Dong-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (247 reviews)
"Nice breakfast. "
United States
Stanley
The price is ￥7,223
￥7,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Stay Hotel
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and marble walls.

4. Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Dong-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"Near shopping and restaurant."
Singapore
Cheng Noi
The price is ￥10,534
￥11,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, and a glass sliding door leading to a balcony with a green lawn.

5. Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel
Dong-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (94 reviews)
"This hotel is fantastic! The rooms are super comfy, and the amenities are great. The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a perfect city stay! "
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥5,858
￥6,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Vantt Hotel
A modern hallway with glass doors, a ceiling light, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel
Dong-Gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (134 reviews)
"The location is great, limited communication with service staff, as they don't speak english well."
Singapore
shu mei
The price is ￥4,696
￥5,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Palace Tourist Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.

7. Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim
Dong-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (87 reviews)
"프론트 직원이 불친절해요.위치는 좋음. 시설은 양호"
South Korea
Sang Ki
The price is ￥11,609
￥12,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Artheim
A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

8. Business Hotel Duu

Business Hotel Duu
Dong-Gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (39 reviews)
"It was just okay. I parked my motorcycle and left it until it wasnt raining anymore but the manager seemed angry I did that, impatiently watching me leave and angrily saying things that o didnt understand. There were plenty of other parking still for guests. Dont treat guests like you're a mafia boss expecting them to want to return. "
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥4,632
￥5,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Business Hotel Duu
A grand lobby with a classic car on display, elegant chandeliers, and a red carpet.

9. Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel
Dong-Gu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (93 reviews)
"Clean room "
United States
Joanne
The price is ￥7,898
￥8,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Mudeungpark Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a mirror, and a door.

10. Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch
Dong-Gu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
"내가 잔 방은 평수가 작아서 좀 불편한 것 외에는 2박 3일 예약을 급한 일정 변경으로 1박만 하고 나왔네요."
South Korea
SANG JO
The price is ￥5,444
￥6,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch
Bathroom

11. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel
Buk-gu, 6.3 km from Dong-Gu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥7,294
￥8,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

12. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
4.0 star property
Seo-Gu, 10.7 km from Dong-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Their breakfast is still good, were there two years ago and it was the one of the reason went back."
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥14,189
￥17,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a parking area in front.

13. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel
Buk-gu, 8.6 km from Dong-Gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"Generally facility was good but not easy to say excellent."
Canada
Kwang seok
The price is ￥6,724
￥7,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Gwangju H1 Hotel
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a TV.

14. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Buk-gu, 6.9 km from Dong-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (72 reviews)
"The hotel is great, clean and organized. Staff were really nice! Will definitely go back. "
United States
Karina
The price is ￥4,964
￥5,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
A hotel room with a bed, wooden floor, a brick wall, and a white door.

15. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Buk-gu, 6.2 km from Dong-Gu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (64 reviews)
"The location is great, the overall condition is top-notch, and the price is unbelievably affordable. The staff are friendly, the parking is convenient, and it was a pleasant surprise that breakfast is included. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone."
United States
S. Paul
The price is ￥4,682
￥5,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a wardrobe with a mirror.

16. Hotel The Hill

Hotel The Hill
Nam-gu, 4.9 km from Dong-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (22 reviews)
"This hotel is great for its value. Clean and spacious rooms with great amenities. I especially like it because it is in a convenient area close to where I need to be for my travels to Gwangju. There are several small motels/hotels around the area, but I think this is the best one out of them all."
United States
Hyungsuk
The price is ￥5,848
￥6,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel The Hill
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiled walls, and a view of the city through large windows.

17. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Seo-Gu, 9.8 km from Dong-Gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice breakfast buffet."
United States
DOUGLAS
The price is ￥9,089
￥9,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a remote control, a bedside lamp, and a brown leather chair.

18. OK Hotel

OK Hotel
Nam-gu, 4.9 km from Dong-Gu
The price is ￥4,547
￥5,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
OK Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small round table, and a chair.

19. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
Seo-Gu, 6.5 km from Dong-Gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (108 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying there. The staff is very nice and helpful."
Canada
Nicolas
The price is ￥6,810
￥7,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a small table with a candle, and a brick-patterned wall.

20. Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
Nam-gu, 4.4 km from Dong-Gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"너무 관리가 안됨 근래들어 이용했던 숙소중 최악의 숙소 더러운 화장실 바닥, 티비와 가구위에 잔뜩 쌓인 먼지, 물이 세서 밤새 물소리가 나는 세면대, 누워서 조금이라도 움직이면 굉장히 요란한 소리가 나는 매트리스 오래됐지만 관리만 잘 됐다면 정말 좋았을 숙소."
South Korea
Junung
The price is ￥5,399
￥5,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Find the best Dong-Gu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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 river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.

Gwangsan-gu

Well-liked for its parks and shopping, Gwangsan-gu is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Ssangam Park, and jump on the metro at Gwangju Songjeon Station to get around the city.

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.

Top Dong-Gu Hotel Reviews

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

10/10 Excellent
"Although I didn’t need it, it was pleasant surprise to see a full size refrigerator and washer and cooktop."
Sue 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Dong-Gu?
Dong-Gu is a neighborhood that travelers like for its parks, art, and theaters. Be sure to check out Chosun University Museum of Art and National Asian Cultural Complex as part of your Dong-Gu travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Dong-Gu?
Based on our traveler data, L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang) is one of the top choices for your stay in Dong-Gu. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include ACC Design Hotel and Mudeungpark Hotel.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Dong-Gu area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Gwangju, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Dong-Gu hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dong-Gu, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Dong-Gu.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Dong-Gu?
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What can I see and do in this Gwangju neighborhood?
Browse the collections at Chosun University Museum of Art, Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil, or Uijae Museum of Korean Art in Dong-Gu. You could also plan a visit to National Asian Cultural Complex or 5.18 Democracy Square while you're in the neighborhood. Bongseon Takgoo World, Nam-Gwangju Night Market, and Owen Memorial Hall are just a few of the places to visit in and around Dong-Gu. When you're sightseeing in Gwangju, Penguin Village and House of Lee Jang-woo are also worth a stop.

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