Where to Stay in Gwangju — Art & Food Capital (2026)
Gwangju is Korea's food and art capital — the Gwangju Biennale, Asia Culture Center, and famously the best home cooking in Korea. Less touristy, deeply authentic.
18 accommodations | Data: Korea Tourism Organization | Updated: March 2026
Price tiers: $$–$$$$–$$$ (estimates — check Booking.com for live rates)
📅 Peak: Gwangju Biennale years (even years, Sep–Nov), Cherry blossom (Apr). Best value: Most of the year — Gwangju rarely overcharges.
1. Arie-ne guesthouse (아리네 게스트하우스) $–$$ Guesthouse
📍 6 , Cheonbyeonjwa-ro 428beon-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩30,000–100,000/night (~$22–75)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 9 |
| Facilities | Shared bathroom, washing machine (charged), dryer, rooftop party room, Yanglim Culture Hall |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-10-2104-8899
2. Dasomchae (다솜채) $–$$ Pension
📍 27 , Naesang-ro 51beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩50,000–150,000/night (~$37–110)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:30 |
| Rooms | 12 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-70-8830-7700
3. Dubai hotel (두바이호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 47 , Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 85 |
| Facilities | PC |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-370-0700, +82-10-5094-1400
4. Duzon Hotel (더존호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 60-37 , Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 35 |
| Facilities | PC, Walking trails |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-973-6699
5. Duzon Hotel A (더존호텔A) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 60-37 , Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 35 |
| Facilities | PC, Walking trails |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-973-6699
6. Gwangju Aura Hotel (광주 아우라 비즈니스 호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 28 , Songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 60 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-942-0060~0061
7. Gwangju IAM Guest House [Korea Quality] / 아이엠게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증] $–$$ Guesthouse
![Gwangju IAM Guest House [Korea Quality] / 아이엠게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/52/2017452_image2_1.JPG)
📍 23 , Gyeongyang-ro 165beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩30,000–100,000/night (~$22–75)
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 7 |
| Facilities | Convenience store, Laundry room |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-62-528-0012
8. H1 Hotel (에이치원호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 10-6 Daeja-ro 106beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 87 |
| Facilities | Rooftop Swimming Pool |
| Parking | Available |
9. Hotel Central (센트럴관광호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 68, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 51 |
| Facilities | Bar, Thai spa therapy, business center |
| Parking | Available |
📞 +82-62-383-7575
10. Hotel The May (호텔 5월 (Hotel The May) ) $ Motel
📍 51 , Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 36 |
| Facilities | Workation |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-676-5000
11. MADRID Business Hotel Gwnagju (유)한성 마드리드 광주호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 11 , Gwangsan-ro 19beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 59 |
| Facilities | PC, Convenience store |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-62-941-0500
12. Noble Stay Hotel (노블 스테이 (Noble Stay)) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 19-7 , Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 94 |
| Facilities | PC, Rooftop |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-445-7700
13. Palace Tourist Hotel (파레스 관광호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 33 rooms |
| Facilities | Banquet hall, fitness center |
| Parking | Available |
📞 +82-62-222-2525
14. Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Chungjang (라마다플라자 충장호텔) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 95 rooms |
| Facilities | Wedding hall |
| Parking | Available (B1F 7 spaces, automative parking 112 spaces) |
15. Top Cloud Hotel (탑클라우드호텔(광주점)) $$–$$$ Hotel
📍 57-1 , Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 48 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-972-3111
16. Venture Business hotel [Korea Quality] / 벤처 비즈니스 호텔(유한회사 벤처) [한국관광 품질인증] $$–$$$ Hotel
![Venture Business hotel [Korea Quality] / 벤처 비즈니스 호텔(유한회사 벤처) [한국관광 품질인증]](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/97/2630397_image2_1.jpg)
📍 5-6 , Sangmujungang-ro 38beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩80,000–250,000/night (~$60–185)
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 11:30 |
| Rooms | 56 |
| Facilities | PC, Laundry room |
| Parking | Yes |
| Airport Pickup | Available |
📞 +82-62-655-7777, +82-10-7274-5532
17. Yeoro(Sansu-dong Hanok Experience Hall) (여로(산수동 한옥체험시설)) $–$$ Guesthouse
📍 16-17 , Donggye-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩30,000–100,000/night (~$22–75)
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Facilities | PC, Laundry room |
| Parking | No |
| Airport Pickup | Not Available |
📞 +82-62-227-8815
18. HOTEL OHU (호텔 오후) $ Motel
📍 4-33 Geumhwa-ro 85beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
💰 Typical range: ₩40,000–80,000/night (~$30–60)
| Check-in | 17:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Rooms | 32 rooms |
Data from Korea Tourism Organization. Price ranges are estimates by accommodation type — actual rates vary by season and availability. Check Booking.com for live pricing.
