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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
The price is ￥12,929
￥14,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
STAY BUT SEONGSU
A modern hotel with a prominent 'upflo' sign, multiple windows, and a visible cafe named 'Cafe del Sandwich'.

2. Upflo Hostel

Upflo Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (155 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 ￥11,117
￥14,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Upflo Hostel
A modern conference room with a round table, white chairs, and a blue carpet.

3. Near Blue

Near Blue
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
The price is ￥19,570
￥21,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Near Blue
A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette with a fridge, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

4. Hub82

Hub82
1.0 star property
Seongdong-gu
The price is ￥7,064
￥7,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hub82
A reception area with a white brick wall, a reception sign, a framed picture of a bridge, and a yellow counter.

5. YaKorea Hostel Gangnam

YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"It was great having the possibility to use a kitchen and get laundry washed."
Germany
Andrea
The price is ￥5,340
￥5,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
YaKorea Hostel Gangnam
A modern building with a 'Mangrove Coffee & Bar' sign, large glass windows, and a visible entrance.

6. Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel

Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (132 reviews)
"Nice environment, location Everything is self-serviced accessed online without contact with staff"
Taiwan
Luna
The price is ￥12,152
￥13,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Mangrove Dongdaemun - Hostel
Interior

7. Wasabi House Gangnam

Wasabi House Gangnam
1.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
The price is ￥2,594
￥8,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Wasabi House Gangnam
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted light, and a sliding door leading to a closet.

8. Oasis Gwangjang Market

Oasis Gwangjang Market
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
The price is ￥9,479
￥10,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Oasis Gwangjang Market
A rooftop terrace with people seated at tables, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

9. SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (55 reviews)
"so good!"
Japan
Yuka
The price is ￥6,846
￥7,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
A reception area with a glass wall, a logo, and a plant.

10. Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel

Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (251 reviews)
"Staff friendly & helpful"
Singapore
Siow Leng
The price is ￥13,452
￥14,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Philstay Myeongdong Station - Hostel
A building with multiple storefronts, including a hostel and a shop with a red awning.

11. Gangnam Seven Hostel

Gangnam Seven Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (48 reviews)
"Good place,good location"
South Korea
Bora
The price is ￥3,879
￥4,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Gangnam Seven Hostel
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and pendant lighting.

12. H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Staffs are so nice. And Lobby is so warm and cute. Rooms are some kind of simple but clean."
Japan
I MIAO
The price is ￥7,893
￥8,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
H HOSTEL Itaewon
A modern hallway with a textured wall, a wooden door, and a small seating area with a plant.

13. Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (17 reviews)
"Super room, location and facilities. Worked really well with the kitchen and breakfast in common area. Only minus was that noise in the room from boiler and pipes."
Denmark
Mikkjal Sune
The price is ￥19,338
￥21,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a vanity with a sink, and two stools.

14. 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
The price is ￥20,657
￥22,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Haro Stay Sinsa
A narrow urban street at night with illuminated signage and buildings.

15. Stay Together in Seoul

Stay Together in Seoul
2.0 star property
Jung-gu
The price is ￥19,749
￥21,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Stay Together in Seoul
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a tiled backsplash.

16. Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel

Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Good location and friendly staff. Slightly small rooms and thin walls."
Sweden
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥10,064
￥11,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Seoul Cube Itaewon - Hostel
A building with a sign that reads "ITAEOWON GUEST HOUSE".

17. G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (120 reviews)
"Great place for backpackers and people exploring Seoul."
United Kingdom
Ivan
The price is ￥12,969
￥14,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
A beach scene with people walking and standing, a sunset in the background, and a hill in the distance.

18. OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae

OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae
2.5 star property
Sinchon-dong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (430 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious, host was very friendly and helpful. Nice location with lots of restaurants etc!"
Canada
Martin
The price is ￥4,168
￥4,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
OPPA Hostel Sinchon-Hongdae
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, including a prominent church with a steeple and a modern high-rise.

19. Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel

Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (210 reviews)
"Location was really good"
Australia
Sushant
The price is ￥6,866
￥7,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Step Inn Myeongdong 2 - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and built-in lighting.

20. Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"施設自体はそれなりに綺麗です。 トイレとシャワーが完全にセットで、シャワーを浴びるとトイレットペーパーはびしょ濡れになります。 ポットがありません。 セルフチェックインはかなり簡単でした。"
Japan
yuhi
The price is ￥9,857
￥10,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Seoul101 Jongno
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Top Gwangju Hotel Reviews

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

10/10 Excellent
"Wife and I had a wonderful stay in a spacious, quiet, clean, elegantly designed and very comfortable room with large windows overlooking the city. Staff were consistently helpful. Breakfast at both restaurants are excellent. The lobby space is beautiful. The hotel location is perfect. We are grateful to the staff and want to acknowledge the person who checked us in, our housekeeper, the bell desk and breakfast staff - thank you for a memorable stay."
Ramon 5-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - 더그랜드롯데 서울

Find out more about Gwangju

Gwangju Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,221
Accommodation
216 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,267
Highest Price
￥22,723

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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