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Our top choices for Gwangju hostels

Exterior

Hi Seodaemun

Hi Seodaemun
1.0 star property
Sinchon-dong
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥10,785
￥11,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Hi Seodaemun
In-room dining

HONESTY STATION

HONESTY STATION
2.0 star property
Sinchon-dong
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (7 reviews)
"ホテルのスタッフがいてなくて、 入るのに苦労しましたが、 部屋も間違って、泊まってしまいましたが、 スタッフの後の対応が良くて、 すごく良かったです。"
Japan
WATARU
HONESTY STATION
Family Quadruple Room

Seoul101 Jongno

Seoul101 Jongno
1.0 star property
Jongno-gu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"場所もとても便利でホテルもすぐわかりました。ホテル名で検索しても出てこないので不安でしたがちゃんとありました！笑 チェックインも機械で簡単で、アメニティも充実していてよかったです。"
Japan
ERI
The price is ￥8,920
￥9,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Seoul101 Jongno
Interior entrance

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 ￥3,317
￥3,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hwaseong Guest House - Hostel
Lobby lounge

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong

Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 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 ￥11,627
￥12,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Mok Hostel Seoul Myeongdong
Exterior

Gangnam Seven Hostel

Gangnam Seven Hostel
2.0 star property
Seocho-gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (44 reviews)
"Clean , nice place to stay "
United Kingdom
Selina
The price is ￥4,010
￥4,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Gangnam Seven Hostel
Free daily continental breakfast

H HOSTEL Itaewon

H HOSTEL Itaewon
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 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 ￥6,165
￥6,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
H HOSTEL Itaewon
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

THEZIP Hotel

THEZIP Hotel
1.0 star property
Hongdae
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We had a wonderdul time! The place was beautiful and cozy with extra amenities which we were very grateful for! Thank you!"
United States
Kieu
The price is ￥6,794
￥7,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
THEZIP Hotel
Luxury Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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 ￥14,508
￥16,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Sonoce Hostel Seoul - Private & Premium
(B) Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Naru Hostel

Naru Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (76 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 ￥3,996
￥4,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Naru Hostel
Exterior

Mutal Stay

Mutal Stay
2.0 star property
Guro-gu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"룸 크기가 작아서 갑갑하고 난방이 안되요."
South Korea
inkon
The price is ￥6,990
￥7,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Mutal Stay
Staircase

Stitches House - Hostel

Stitches House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mapo-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Room was clean and check in/out was convenient. Good AC, WiFi, and hot water."
United States
chris
The price is ￥4,844
￥5,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Stitches House - Hostel
View from property

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel

SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
2.0 star property
Seongsu-dong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 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 ￥5,514
￥6,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
SEOUL FOREST STAY - Hostel
Basic Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi

Di Alley Myeong-dong

Di Alley Myeong-dong
1.0 star property
Myeong-dong
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"お勧めはしません。夏に泊まった時、部屋に無数の虫が沸いています。ゴキブリの赤ちゃんもいました。部屋に入るまでもホテル自体に虫が多いし、匂いも厳しいです。虫が大丈夫な人なら、価格は安いので泊まるメリットはあるでしょう。立地は明洞通りなどが近くにありアクセスは非常にいいです。"
Japan
SOTA
The price is ￥5,015
￥5,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Di Alley Myeong-dong
Triple Room | Free WiFi

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 ￥3,063
￥3,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Chris Hostel
Exterior detail

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel

G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
2.0 star property
Yongsan-gu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"Great place for backpackers and people exploring Seoul."
United Kingdom
Ivan
The price is ￥12,346
￥13,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
G Guesthouse Itaewon In Seoul - Hostel
Lobby

K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1

K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1
2.0 star property
Gangnam-gu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (258 reviews)
"Easy access to shoping area. Convenient location."
United States
PREMRUDEE
The price is ￥7,191
￥8,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
K-Grand Hostel Gangnam 1
Lobby

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6

OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
2.0 star property
Myeong-dong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"The room was clean but the hallways and elevator needs update. The free continental breakfast was a nice touch. "
United States
SUZETTE
The price is ￥8,053
￥8,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
OYO Hostel Myeongdong 6
Exterior

Loft13 Hostel

Loft13 Hostel
2.0 star property
Hongdae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"좋았습니다!"
South Korea
Bo Mee
The price is ￥6,432
￥7,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Loft13 Hostel
Quad Room (shared kitchen, shared bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

AnOn hostel

AnOn hostel
1.0 star property
Eunpyeong-gu
6.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Bed was very hard (okay for me but maybe not for everyone). Shower is just a shower head in the bathroom, no shower curtain or anything. Weird smell from the AC. Overall comfy and cheap, good vibes from the whole building. "
United States
Cecilia
The price is ￥6,197
￥6,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
AnOn hostel
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Top Gwangju Hotel Reviews

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Grand Hyatt Seoul

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were friendly and over the top helpful! The hotel was stunning and I enjoyed the live music"
ASHLEY 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Grand Hyatt Seoul

Find out more about Gwangju

Gwangju Hostels information

Number of reviews
306
Accommodation
209 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,422
Highest Price
￥11,864

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 Yulbom Botanical Garden, Namhansanseong Provincial Park, and Yongin Recreational Forest. Cultural attractions include Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art, Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum, and Seongnam Arts Center.
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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