Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with a bridge, a city skyline, and greenery.
A pathway lined with trees and benches in a park.
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A green cable-stayed bridge with multiple cables converging at a central pylon.
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A river with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and tall buildings.
Photo by 이명민 (Collapsar NM. L… (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A playground with a red slide and a blue dome structure, surrounded by tall residential buildings.
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Stay near popular Gwangsan-gu attractions

1913 Songjeong Station Market

7.8/5 (88 reviews)
During your visit to Gwangju, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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Activities

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new

Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)

NZ$304
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : Where old meets new (private)
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Our pick of the best Gwangsan-gu Hotel Deals

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

3 out of 5
21-23 Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil Gwangju
The price is NZ$74 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$74
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

3 out of 5
60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil Gwangju
The price is NZ$77 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$77
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Clean and conveniently located."

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju

3 out of 5
11, Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
The price is NZ$85 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$85
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 Songjeong Station ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (641 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice beds, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 June 2026

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

3 out of 5
667-11 Ssangam-dong Gwangsan-gu Gwangju Gwangju
The price is NZ$68 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$68
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Ssangam ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
"스타일러에 엄청큰 tv, 욕조, 그리고 사우나룸까지... 완전 깨끗하고 편안했어요"

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel

3 out of 5
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil Gwangju
The price is NZ$85 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$85
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and 1913 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (363 reviews)
"The location is very near the KTX terminal so it's convenient for travelers. If you drive, they have parking which they will take your keys as soon as you check in. They do serve breakfast but I didn't visit the restaurant. There is a coffee shop attached, and Edeya and Starbucks are both within ..."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel by Anook Gwangju

Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel by Anook Gwangju

3 out of 5
14-19 Mujin-daero 212beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu Gwangju
The price is NZ$68 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$68
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangsan Culture & Arts ...
6.8/10 (3 reviews)
"The private tub and dry sauna experience was truly unique and memorable. My family and I love Japanese ryokan-style accommodations, and this was one of the most affordable ways we've experienced it. For less than $100, we had a large private soaking tub that comfortably fit all three of us while ..."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel by Anook Gwangju
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Our guide on where to stay in Gwangsan-gu

Find the best Gwangsan-gu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Gwangsan-gu
Learn more about Gwangsan-gu
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 Guus Hiddink Stadium or Yangdong Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

A traditional Korean building with a curved roof and white columns.

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 traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.

Dong-Gu

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.

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

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion.

Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gwangsan-gu Travel Guide

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