Gwangju

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Gwangju

Where to stay in Gwangju

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Seo-Gu

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

Seo-Gu
Base ball park
so good!!

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
Nice clean facility with lots of lovey kitties.

Gwangsan-gu

4/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gwangsan-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at 1913 Songjeong Station Market or Ssangam Park.

Gwangsan-gu
national asia culture center in Gwangju.
may be, you will have a knowledge about asia country speciality.

Dong-Gu

4.5/5(7 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
good place for simple korean foods
called "ddokbokki",is left 
"Tewgim"is right
and "Eomook

Nam-gu

If you're spending some time in Nam-gu, House of Lee Jang-woo and Penguin Village are top sights worth seeing.

Nam-gu
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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.

Yangnim-dong
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
4 out of 5
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is ¥7,904 per night from May 12 to May 13
¥7,904
per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (843 reviews)
"굳"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2024

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is ¥12,577 per night from May 13 to May 14
¥12,577
per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Gwangju-Kia ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Glad to have stayed here - will come back for the excellent room, great location, kind staff service and good breakfast. Thanks!"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023

Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
Ramada Plaza Gwangju
Ramada Plaza Gwangju
3.5 out of 5
149, Sangmujayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥12,250 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
¥12,250
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and ...
8/10 Very Good! (714 reviews)
Good Clean Hotel
"Clean and tidy Hotel, very good breakfast.Close to local bars and restaurants."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2023

Ramada Plaza Gwangju
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
2.5 out of 5
625-3, Jeongeumnam-ro, Ibam-myeon, Jeongeup, North Jeolla
Stay at this vacation home in Jeongeup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Naejangsan National Park and Jeongeupsa Park are located ...
Jeongeup My Old Hometown Pension
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
GoChang Well Park City Healing County
2.5 out of 5
173, Seokjeong 2-ro, Gochang, North Jeolla
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Gochang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Bangjangsan Recreation Forest and Gochangeupseong ...
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"온천은 좋았으나 콘도가 너무 오래되어 깨끗하지 않았다. 구매한 아침식사 질도 좋지 않았다 특히 1회용 세제를 구입할수가 없어서 세탁기를 사용할수 없어서 너무 불편했다"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2022

GoChang Well Park City Healing County
Hampyeong Green Star Hanok Pension
Hampyeong Green Star Hanok Pension
2.5 out of 5
41, Jupohanok-gil, Hampyeong-eup, Hampyeong, South Jeolla
Stay at this cottage in Hampyeong. Enjoy a kitchen. Popular attractions Hampyeong Seawater Bath and Gaetbeol Art Museum are located nearby. Discover genuine ...
Hampyeong Green Star Hanok Pension
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Gwangju

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
7
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4 - Good
8
" "4 - Good 38.095238095238095%
3 - Okay
4
" "3 - Okay 19.047619047619047%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 9.523809523809524%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

AceTraveler
Feb 17, 2020

Unique. Different compared to Seoul and Busan. Had to initiate Korean phrases more often to receive the proper response.

5/5 - Excellent

Frankin
Aug 20, 2019

I’m coming back to check real state.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Jul 31, 2019

There wast a lot to do.

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