Hotel the Spot [Korea Quality] / 호텔더스팟[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.4Km 2020-12-10

32, Amkor-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-10-2417-6500

Located in Gwangju’s Buk-gu district, HOTEL THE Spot is an ideal base camp for traveling around the province. The hotel faces a park and the Yeongsangang River, suitable for leisurely walks. HOTEL THE Spot offers a “comfortable space like home,” with a special emphasis on room comfort and attentive services. Each room is furnished with a comfortable bed, work desk, minibar, wardrobe, and a PC with high-speed Internet for the traveler's comfort. Its interior design features white, gray, and wood tones for a trendy and comfortable touch. The hotel also serves free homemade breakfast every morning. There are 38 rooms in total, which are divided into the city and park views. The Studio Suite is equipped with a sink, cooking utensils, and a wide table, which are ideal for large families or groups looking for small event venues. For family travelers with young children, the hotel recommends the Superior Super King room, furnished with a super-king-sized bed. Other rooms include the Superior Double (city view), Deluxe Double, Deluxe Twin, and Suite Double. The Suite Studio has a bathtub rather than a shower for relaxation. Moreover, other amenities include the cafeteria, laundromat (payment required), and complimentary styles. The hotel also provides valet parking and concierge services.

Yumyeong Hoegwan (유명회관)

4.4Km 2021-05-14

18, Geumnam-ro 131 Beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-512-5574

Even before the mad cow disease crisis, Yumyeong Hoegwan has only been serving locally-bred hanu beef. The fresh meat, sirloin, and prime ribs are delicious and they also use rice and kimchi made in Korea. The restaurant has a lot of business and group customers, but it is also good for family occasions, wedding receptions, and other social gatherings.

BANANA HOTEL [Korea Quality] / 바나나호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.5Km 2023-05-02

22-13 , Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-0774

Banana Hotel in Gwangju offers guest rooms with laptop lines and Wi-Fi and friendly room service 24 hours a day, with foreign languages also catered for. The hotel is 10 minutes away from the Gwangju Biennale venue and Mudeungsan National Park, so many hikers visit. And Damyang with its famously beautiful bamboo and redwood trees is only about 20 minutes away.

Dubai hotel [Korea Quality] / 두바이호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.6Km 2020-09-09

47, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-10-5094-1400

Gwangju Dubai Hotel opened in September 2016. The 13-story building houses 85 rooms of different types such as double, twin rooms, and suites. In all rooms, double beds are king-sized and bathrooms are equipped with a whirlpool bathtub. Each room is decorated uniquely so that visitors can look forward to something new every time they visit. The overall bright and light interior design in white, and the luxurious chandelier and indirect lighting, take the elegance of the hotel to the next level. Valet parking and breakfast are provided without charge; breakfast, which is American buffet with Korean dishes, is served from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. All staff members of Dubai Hotel put cleanness and friendliness first to keep the place pleasant and comfortable. From the hotel, it takes about 10 minutes by car to Gwangju Airport; 15 minutes to KTX/SRT Gwangju Songjeong Station; and 10 minutes to U-Square Gwangju Bus Terminal. Kim Daejung Convention Center and 5·18 Memorial Park are close, and Gwangju City Hall is within walking distance. Trips to nearby regions such as Mokpo, Naju, Muan, and Hampyeong are also easy.

Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

4.6Km 2021-09-10

230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-383-0108

Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Gwangju, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.