Title: Gwangju Holidays 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Gwangju Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju.dx1970)[Hotels in Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju-Hotels.d1970.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju-Holiday-Rentals.d1970.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gwangju.d1970.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gwangju.d1970.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gwangju Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gwangju.d1970.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1970/8c9acebd-b2f4-4a21-a098-4604ae09f68d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Gwangju Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected #### Your Gwangju Holiday Book a Gwangju holiday package and get set to experience everything this city has to offer. Think about staying in the neighbourhood of Dong-Gu, which is great for bars and pubs, dining and shopping. If your trip to Gwangju includes a little sightseeing, drop by famous attractions like [1913 Songjeong Station Market](https://www.expedia.co.uk/1913-Songjeong-Station-Market-Gwangsan-gu.d553248635936853257.Attraction), [National Asian Cultural Complex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Asian-Cultural-Complex-Dong-Gu.d553248635185270084.Attraction) and [Geumnam-ro Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geumnam-Ro-Street-Dong-Gu.d553248635185270914.Attraction). Browse Expedia's wide range of travel options and start organising your perfect holiday to Gwangju now. ## Where to stay in Gwangju Find the best Gwangju areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwangju.dx1970) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b2a216842883c93f44637c3eff296428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seo-Gu 2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 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. [Find hotels in Seo-Gu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635277407656) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Buk-gu 3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 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. [Find hotels in Buk-gu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6335689) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gwangsan-gu 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 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. [Find hotels in Gwangsan-gu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=3000688312) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dong-Gu 4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 4.5/5(3 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. [Find hotels in Dong-Gu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635277407156) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nam-gu While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson. [Find hotels in Nam-gu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=751368885768163328) ## Gwangju Essential Information | Language | Korean | | --- | --- | | Currency | Korean wons | | Closest Airport | Gwangju Intl. Airport (KWJ) | | Population | 1,416,900 | | Max Temp Winter | 7ºC | | Max Temp Summer | 27ºC | | Top Sights | [Kumho Family Land](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kumho-Family-Land-Gwangju.d553248621532769214.Attraction), [Chosun University Museum of Art](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chosun-University-Museum-Of-Art-Dong-Gu.d553248621554117963.Attraction) and [Penguin Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penguin-Village-Yangnim-dong.d553248635998074233.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Gwangju ![UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55420000/55411800/55411773/002a9217_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence 53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £52 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) "Good 👍" Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=55411773&PinnedHotelID=55411773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1970) ![Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4150000/4143400/4143345/a563ab84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG 55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju Fully refundable £72 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) "I really appreciated the staff and their response to any questions or concern I had. They were prompt, polite and very helpful. The hotel itself had amenities that were great for our family." Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=4143345&PinnedHotelID=4143345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1970) ![CS Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61100000/61090400/61090351/80ad0dc4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CS Hotel 128, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Gwangju, Gwangju Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £37 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees 9.2/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews) "clean and modern" Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=61090351&PinnedHotelID=61090351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1970) [See all 121 properties in Gwangju](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=1970) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Discover the area's art scene and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Geumnam-Ro-Street-Dong-Gu.d553248635185270914.Attraction) #### Kumho Family Land Bring your family to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gwangju. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kumho-Family-Land-Buk-gu.d553248621532769214.Attraction) #### Penguin Village Enjoy an outing to Penguin Village during your stay in Gwangju. 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