Dong-Gu

Gwangju

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Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Geumnam-ro Street

During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

Geumnam-ro Street

National Asian Cultural Complex

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Asian Cultural Complex in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

National Asian Cultural Complex

Chosun University Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Sutsil. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Chosun University Museum of Art

5.18 Democracy Square

Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at 5.18 Democracy Square. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

5.18 Democracy Square

Gwangju Art Street

During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gwangju Art Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Gwangju Art Street

Things to do

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art

Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)

HK$1,166
per adult
Gwangju City Tour : History and Art (Private)
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Top hotels in Dong-Gu

Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
The price is HK$330 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
HK$330
HK$365 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam-ro ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
"We really have to be on 4pm check in time😅 Usually, soon as they clean the room, staff offers early check in. This place watch out😅 They ask for 10000won every hour. Free real Korean breakfast like home.!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Stay Hotel
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang

4 out of 5
369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
The price is HK$789 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$789
HK$868 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (154 reviews)
"Good. Clean n comfort."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is HK$417 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
HK$417
HK$465 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
"Lovely room, nice staff. Convenient location for downtown. Check in could be allowed earlier."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

ACC Design Hotel
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

2.5 out of 5
5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla
The price is HK$404 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
HK$404
HK$450 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions House of Choi Seung-hyo and 5.18 Democracy Square ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
"It is located nearby historical sites and downtown. It is neat and quiet. What I suggest is perfume spread over the whole area. It smells like cheap and strong. I couldn't sleep without opening windows at the first night. I suspected that the hoteI wanted to hide other smells with this perfume but ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2020

Hotel Artheim
Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

3 out of 5
150-8 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju
The price is HK$354 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$354
HK$391 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"Near shopping and restaurant."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025

Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu, Gwangju
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$266 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
HK$266
HK$296 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
"Nice hotel at a reasonable price. Front desk is very responsive."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Vantt Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Dong-Gu

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Yangnim-dong

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

Yangnim-dong
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Nam-gu

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

Nam-gu
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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
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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
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Gwangsan-gu

4/5(1 area review)

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

Dong-Gu