Gwangju, located 2 hours by train from Seoul, is one of South Korea’s most modern and progressive cities, and is also the birthplace of a modern democratic movement in Korea.
Key attractions in Gwangju include Gwangju Pyeongchon Village, Mugaksa Temple, Geumnam-ro Street, Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy, Gwangju Folk Museum, Gwangjuho Lake, 5ยท18 Memorial Park, Gwangju Family Land, May 18 Democracy Square, House of Lee Jang-woo, House of Choi Seung-hyo, Jeungsimsa Temple, Mudeungsan Mountain National Park, and Gwangju Art Street.
Map
The Top Ten Hotels in Gwangju
ACC Design Hotel
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, ACC Design Hotel offers accommodation in Gwangju, 200 metres from Gwangju Art Street.
Hotel The May
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Hotel The May offers accommodation in Gwangju. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
Hotel B
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Located 1.3 km from Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju, Hotel B features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.
Hotel the Firenze
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Located in Gwangju, 900 metres from Kimdaejung Convention Center, Hotel the Firenze features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Holiday Inn Gwangju
5-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Overlooking 5.18 Freedom Park, Holiday Inn Gwangju is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Gwangju Airport.
Palace Hotel Gwangju
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Palace Hotel Gwangju offers accommodation in Gwangju. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Dubai Hotel
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Dubai Hotel is set in Gwangju, 1.4 km from Kimdaejung Convention Center. Free private parking is available on site. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Ramada Plaza Gwangju Hotel
5-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
1 km away from Gwangju City Hall, Ramada Plaza Gwangju features 3 dining options, a fitness centre with views of the city, and spacious rooms with 42-inch flat-screen TV.
Hotel Masters
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hotel Masters offers accommodation in Gwangju, 1.1 km from Kimdaejung Convention Center. Free private parking is available on site.
Shinyang Park Hotel Gwangju
5-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Located near Moodeung Mountain, Shinyang Park Hotel Gwangju offers contemporary accommodation, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free internet access and free private parking are available.
Benikea Hotel Arts Center
5-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Set 1.1 km from Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju, Benikea Hotel Arts Center features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Gwangju Prado Hotel
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Gwangju Prado Hotel is located in Baegun District, a 20-minute drive from Gwangju Train Station. The hotel features free internet access, a restaurant and a bar. Free parking is available.
Goodstay Hotel Banana
3-star hotel
Area: Gwangju
Goodstay Hotel Banana is located 1 km from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology and Gwangju National Science Museum. The hotel features free WiFi in all areas as well as private on-site…
Hwasun Kumho Resort
3 stars
Area: Hwasun(15.3 km from Gwangju)
Boasting a water park, outdoor and indoor pool and a fitness centre, Hwasun Kumho Resort offers rooms in Hwasun. Hwangju Train Station is a 40-minute drive from the property.
