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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.3/5
Great
216 reviews
600m from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Business center
3K+ people booked
HK$345.8
Based on rates from 30 Nov
1/5
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
800m from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Business center
15K+ people booked
HK$482.9
Based on rates from 8 Dec
1/5
4.1/5
Great
347 reviews
1.1km from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Business center
5K+ people booked
HK$455.1
Based on rates from 22 Nov
1/5
4.3/5
Great
39 reviews
1.8km from Gwangju Station,Dong-gu
Business center
500+ people booked
HK$254.1
Based on rates from 15 Nov
1/5
600m from Emart Gwangsan,Gwangsan-gu
HK$196.1
Based on rates from 18 Nov
1/5
4.3/5
Great
602 reviews
2.0km from Gwangju Station,Dong-gu
Business center
9K+ people booked
HK$514.3
Based on rates from 17 Nov
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
303 reviews
2.5km from Gwangju Station,Buk-gu
Fitness
4K+ people booked
HK$468.1
Based on rates from 6 Dec
1/5
4.4/5
Great
22 reviews
2.9km from Jinmateu,Nam-gu
300+ people booked
HK$308.0
Based on rates from 26 Nov
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Swimming pool
Fitness
15K+ people booked
HK$833.9
Based on rates from 22 Nov
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
1.7km from Gwangju Station,Seo-gu
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
HK$232.6
Based on rates from 13 Nov
1/5
4.0/5
Great
1 reviews
500m from Emart Gwangsan,Gwangsan-gu
HK$210.7
Based on rates from 7 Dec
1/5
2.0km from Gwangju Station,Dong-gu
HK$257.4
Based on rates from 15 Nov

Top rated hotels in Gwangju

1/5

YAJA Gwangju Hanam Branch

Just renovated
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
2.8km from Gwangju Songjeon Station,Gwangsan-gu
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
HK$350.8
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
1.7km from Gwangju Station,Seo-gu
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
HK$232.6
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
700m from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Hospitable service
HK$226.7
1/5
Gwangju Hwajeong-dong luxury hotel
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
2.3km from downtown,Seo-gu
Clean and tidy
HK$262.8
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
500m from Ssangam Park,Gwangsan-gu
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
HK$257.7
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
1.6km from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Hospitable service
HK$228.9
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
66 reviews
600m from Ssangam Park,Gwangsan-gu
Business center
Hospitable service
HK$393.2
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
41 reviews
600m from Ssangam Park,Gwangsan-gu
HK$343.6
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
146 reviews
2.8km from Gwangju Songjeon Station,Gwangsan-gu
Clean and tidy
HK$410.5
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
47 reviews
600m from Ssangam Park,Gwangsan-gu
Clean and tidy
HK$335.9
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
1.2km from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
HK$289.8
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
405 reviews
2.0km from Gwangju Airport,Gwangsan-gu | Close to subway
Business center
HK$442.7

Luxury hotels in Gwangju

1/5
1.3km from Chosun University Museum of Art,Dong-gu
Fitness
HK$421.8
1/5
800m from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Business center
HK$453.3
1/5
4.4/5
Great
22 reviews
2.9km from Jinmateu,Nam-gu
HK$308.0
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.9km from downtown,Seo-gu | Close to subway
Swimming pool
Fitness
HK$833.9
1/5
4.1/5
Great
93 reviews
1.4km from Chosun University Museum of Art,Dong-gu
Fitness
HK$331.7
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
47 reviews
600m from Ssangam Park,Gwangsan-gu
Clean and tidy
HK$335.9
1/5
600m from Ssangam Park,Gwangsan-gu
HK$298.2

Gwangju at a glance

When are Gwangju hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$200
$150
$100
$50
$0
Avg $54 Priciest $73 Cheapest $27
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Travellers typically paid around USD 27 per night in June, roughly 63% below the December peak when rates were around USD 73. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Gwangju hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$100
$75
$50
$25
$0
$45
Budget
$61
Standard
$84
Premium

The Standard tier offered the best balance of price and comfort at typically around USD 61 per night; prices jump most sharply from Standard to Premium by USD 23, with top-tier prices about 1.9 times the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

Which Gwangju neighborhoods fit your budget?

Average nightly price by area

Buk-gu$36
Gwangsan$60
Seo-gu$71
Dong-gu$103

Buk-gu was the most affordable of the sampled districts at typically around USD 36 per night, about 65% cheaper than Dong-gu which averaged around USD 103. These are a sample of districts, not all of them. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

7 daysLast-minute
24 daysTypical
46 daysEarly

Travellers typically booked around 24 days ahead, giving reasonable flexibility rather than urgency, which can still matter for pricier months like December. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Gwangju hotels

Where to stay in Gwangju

Klook booking data shows Buk-gu has the most affordable typical nightly rate at around USD 36, while Dong-gu sits at the priciest typical rate of around USD 103. The gap between them is roughly 65% based on Klook booking data. Choosing Buk-gu usually suits travellers prioritising budget and straightforward stays, while Dong-gu fits those after a higher-end hotel experience; pick between savings or a more premium stay.

Compare hotel classes and prices

Across classes the spread from the most affordable to the most premium is about 1.9 times according to Klook booking data, with the best balance in the Standard tier at around USD 61. The biggest single step up to watch for is moving from Standard to Premium, a typical jump of around USD 23 — this is the decision point worth flagging.

Hotel Class Typical Nightly Rate
Budget USD 45
Standard USD 61
Premium USD 84

Typical nightly rate is the median paid on Klook for a night in that class; rates are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

When travellers typically book

Klook booking data shows the most affordable month is June with a typical nightly rate of around USD 27, while December is the priciest month at around USD 73; June suits budget-led trips. Travellers typically lock in a room about 24 days ahead, and the earliest planners book around 46 days ahead, so most people book several weeks before travel according to Klook booking data.

FAQs about Gwangju hotels

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