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Our top choices for Gwangju hostels

1. STAY BUT SEONGSU

STAY BUT SEONGSU
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
The price is ￥10,296
￥11,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
STAY BUT SEONGSU

2. VIVA STAY JONGNO&DDP

VIVA STAY JONGNO&DDP
1.0 star property
Jung-gu
The price is ￥14,648
￥16,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
VIVA STAY JONGNO&DDP
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a tray with brochures.

3. Nana Hostel jonggak

Nana Hostel jonggak
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥13,525
￥14,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Nana Hostel jonggak

4. Zen Seoul Stay

Zen Seoul Stay
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥4,616
￥5,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Zen Seoul Stay
A building with multiple storefronts, including a hostel and a shop with a red awning.

5. 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
The price is ￥3,917
￥4,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Gangnam Seven Hostel
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (51 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
The price is ￥5,806
￥6,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.

7. 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
The price is ￥3,772
￥4,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel
A wooden staircase with white balusters and a carpeted landing area.

8. Stitches House - Hostel

Stitches House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"The room was exactly as described and all I needed. No frills, but safe and clean and I slept very well!"
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥5,447
￥6,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Stitches House - Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a mirror, a small refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

9. Sonoce Hostel Seoul - Private & Premium

Sonoce Hostel Seoul - Private & Premium
1.0 star property
Seongdong-gu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"L’hôtel est très situé : pas loin du métro et des commerces à proximité. Les chambres sont propres et bien équipées. La literie est confortable, ce qui est appréciable après de longues journées de marche dans Séoul. Je pense que l’hôtel vient d’ouvrir d’ailleurs. Le personnel est très attentionné. Excellent rapport qualité prix. "
France
Sibel
The price is ￥14,571
￥16,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sonoce Hostel Seoul - Private & Premium
A modern interior with large windows offering a city view.

10. Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"I had a great stay at Loft13 Hostel! It was an excellent value for the price. The hostel was very clean, and everything was well maintained. The highlight of my stay was definitely the staff—they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything I needed. I also really appreciated having access to the washer and dryer, which was so convenient during my trip. As a bonus, the city views from the windows were beautiful, especially at night. I would definitely stay here...
United States
Jasmin
The price is ￥8,515
￥9,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Loft13 Hostel
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and pendant lighting.

11. H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (32 reviews)
"Great place everything new and well organized We working in reception so friendly I will always book my next trip when i visit to seoul "
Canada
davut
The price is ￥7,617
￥8,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
H HOSTEL Itaewon

12. THEZIP Hotel

THEZIP Hotel
1.0 star property
Hongdae
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
The price is ￥10,360
￥11,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
THEZIP Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, a small stool, a white cabinet, and a window with blinds.

13. Naru Hostel

Naru Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (77 reviews)
"Room was decent size and clean. The free washer and dryer on the 3rd was nice to have available. Only complaint is that mattress was a little too firm for my liking, but wasn't terrible and I still able to sleep well enough. I would rebook here again. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is ￥4,559
￥5,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Naru Hostel
A modern hotel with a prominent 'upflo' sign, multiple windows, and a visible cafe named 'Cafe del Sandwich'.

14. Upflo Hostel

Upflo Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (152 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
The price is ￥9,484
￥12,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Upflo Hostel
A reception desk labeled "K-GUESTHOUSE PREMIUM" with a modern design, a fire extinguisher, and framed certificates on the wall.

15. K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1

K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Easy access to shoping area. Convenient location."
United States
PREMRUDEE
The price is ￥8,176
￥9,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1
A modern office space with a mix of seating areas, including a white sofa, a yellow sofa, and a green sofa. There are several plants, a glass coffee table, and a red chair. The room has large windows and a white reception desk with a circular wooden panel.

16. OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Barry
The price is ￥11,166
￥12,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a water dispenser, and a window with blinds.

17. RedRoof

RedRoof
2.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥5,695
￥6,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
RedRoof
A rooftop terrace with wooden flooring, metal railings, and seating areas.

18. Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong
2.5 star property
Jongno-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118 reviews)
"Clean & basic room - convenient location good value in a city"
United Kingdom
Gill
The price is ￥7,950
￥8,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Soosong Guesthouse gwanghwamun Myeongdong

19. Chris Hostel

Chris Hostel
1.0 star property
Seongdong-gu
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"방에 들어가자마자 곰팡이 냄새가 났고 벽지가 여기저기 부식되어 변색되고 한쪽은 너덜거렸습니다. 침구와 타월에서도 시큼한 냄새가 났습니다. 가격이 저렴한 것을 고려하더라도 다시 이용하고 싶지는 않습니다."
South Korea
Hyung Jin
The price is ￥3,400
￥3,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Chris Hostel
A reception area with a white brick wall, a reception sign, a framed picture of a bridge, and a yellow counter.

20. YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"It was great having the possibility to use a kitchen and get laundry washed."
Germany
Andrea
The price is ￥5,577
￥6,183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
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Top Gwangju Hotel Reviews

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

10/10 Excellent
"Handy location very close to City Hall metro station. The hotel is clean and tidy, staff very friendly & helpful. Felt like good value for money."
Ben 4-night trip
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ENA Suite Hotel Namdaemun

Find out more about Gwangju

Gwangju Hostels information

Number of reviews
393
Accommodation
209 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,594
Highest Price
￥9,933

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. Top attractions include Lotte World and COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. 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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