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Gwangju IAM Guest House [Korea Quality] / 아이엠게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

Gwangju IAM Guest House [Korea Quality] / 아이엠게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.4 Km    2243     2024-07-24

23 , Gyeongyang-ro 165beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-528-0012

The cozy and clean I Am Guesthouse in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, stands right opposite Gwangju station. The guesthouse offers free Korean breakfast and brunch, there’s a personal locker for valuables and a powder room for female travelers. The location is convenient for sightseeing, with Mudeungsan Mountain nearby, and visitors can taste tteokgalbi and other delights of Namdo cuisine in local restaurants.

Sejong Hotel Gwangju

Sejong Hotel Gwangju

2.4 Km    5944     2021-04-09

30, Gyeongyang-ro 165beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-528-0071, +82-10-5197-1401

Gwangju Sejong Hotel is very conveniently located since it’s a mere 3 minutes away from Gwangju Station on foot. The 6-story building has 35 cozy, quality rooms at affordable rates. All the rooms are furnished with TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, and desktop computer for the convenience of the guests. The hotel offers pick-up service from Gwangju Station for those using public transportation. There is a convenience store right next to the hotel, with lots of restaurants to choose from around the hotel where you can try famous Jeollanam-do-style Korean cuisine and dishes during your stay in Gwangju.

ER NC Department Store - Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 광주)

ER NC Department Store - Gwangju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 광주)

2.4 Km    0     2024-04-23

249, Gyeongyeol-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Arirang House (아리랑하우스)

Arirang House (아리랑하우스)

2.4 Km    22142     2016-10-18

2, Mudeung-ro 321 Beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-525-2111~5

With a proud 20-year history, Arirang House is famous for its kimchi, which won a prize at the first Kimchi Festival. In 2003, the restaurant collaborated with Shilla Hotel and Paradise Hotel and successfully hosted a royal cuisine demonstration event, contributing to the promotion of Korean cuisine.

Arirang House serves delicious Korean cuisine in an elegant style. The food is carefully prepared by 11 chefs, including the chef who has thirty years of experience. The kitchen is divided into the side dish team, the special dish team, and the main course team to prepare a total of thirty or so specialized dishes. The flavors are enhanced by using only the freshest natural ingredients and not using any artificial seasonings. Prices vary by course, and each course comes with raw beef, samhap (a combination of three special foods), assorted raw fish, and steamed short ribs. The bossam kimchi (kimchi with slices of steamed pork) is also one of their specialties.

Yeongmi Oritang (영미오리탕)

Yeongmi Oritang (영미오리탕)

2.4 Km    8983     2021-09-13

126, Gyeongyang-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-527-0249

Yeongmi Oritang has been serving up duck stew (oritang) to the community for over 80 years. Made with ground perilla seeds, soybean paste, chili powder, garlic, and other carefully selected ingredients, the duck is boiled in an earthen pot and seasoned with ginseng, jujube, and water parsley to suit each customer's individual tastes. The dish is served with kimchi side dishes, which are said to enhance the flavor of the duck meat. Since duck is known to be effective in treating liver and geriatric diseases, the restaurant is popular not only for its delicious flavors, but also for the health benefits of its food.

Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel (금수장관광호텔)

Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel (금수장관광호텔)

2.4 Km    10417     2020-04-24

2, Mudeung-ro 321beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-525-2111

Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel is located in the old downtown center, just a seven-minute walk from Gwangju Station. It is known as the best "business hotel with expert Korean cuisine.” It has clean and comfortable guestrooms, other convenient facilities, an organized-customer management system, economic rates, and excellent service.

Aritaum - Gwangju Jinwol Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 광주진월점)

Aritaum - Gwangju Jinwol Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 광주진월점)

2.6 Km    0     2024-04-23

687, Seomun-daero, Nam-gu, Gwangju

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Cheongchun Balsan Village (청춘발산마을)

Cheongchun Balsan Village (청춘발산마을)

2.9 Km    1718     2024-07-11

12-16 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Balsan Village is a representative neighborhood of Gwangju and is a prime example of how something amazing can come out of something bad. First settled by Korean war refugees, the small houses jam-packed on a hillside attracted young people looking for work in the 1970s and '80s, mainly females working in the garment factories nearby. Recently, the addition of colorful murals and public spaces has given the village a breath of new life.

Coboc (커볶)

Coboc (커볶)

2.9 Km    0     2024-02-13

161-7 Jiho-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Coboc, established in 2006, is a café located near the Jisan Recreation Area at the base of Mudeungsan Mountain. This café is particularly known for its stunning views, especially during sunset. Among its signature offerings are the Mudeungsan Gureum Coffee, a unique cheese cream coffee, and a bagel with chives and bacon. The Mudeungsan Gureum Coffee is distinctively topped with a white, soft cheese cream, reminiscent of the clouds that grace the mountain.

Hotel Mudeung Park (무등파크호텔)

Hotel Mudeung Park (무등파크호텔)

3.0 Km    13020     2021-02-01

14-10, Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-226-0011

Opened in 2004, Hotel Mudeung Park is located at the foot of Mudeungsan Mountain. Situated in a leisure town measuring an impressive 495,000 m², the hotel is one of the representative hotels of Gwangju and is known for its high-quality facilities and services.

In addition to its posh guestrooms, Hotel Mudeung Park offers a myriad of facilities including a convention hall, a banquet hall, a business center, restaurants, a wine bar, a driving range, a bowling alley, and an observatory with a panoramic view of downtown Gwangju.