Gwangju accommodation from AU$98

Songpa, 20 kilometres from the centre of Gwangju, is a popular accommodation area that has 23 places to get a great night's sleep. The Lotte Hotel World and Rosana Boutique Hotel are just a sample of the awesome places to stay in this area. Also popular with travellers is Seongnam, an alternative Gwangju hotel district that is 16 kilometres from the middle of Gwangju. Some better known places to stay in Seongnam include the Mate Hotel Bundang and Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo.

For more options, look at the Park Hyatt Seoul and the Oakwood Premier Coex Center. They are located 25 kilometres and 25 kilometres respectively from the main center. If these don't suit you, you can try the W Seoul Walkerhill or the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas.

Attractions and Hotels Near Gwangju

The greater Gyeonggi area is certainly worth exploring as well. Take a gander at the traditional villages. Visitors could also take in the region's beaches, coastal plains and rivers. In this region of South Korea, tourists can try snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

If you'd like to explore some close by localities, consider Seojong and Suwon. Head 25 kilometres to the north from Gwangju and you'll locate Seojong. That said, Suwon is 30 kilometres to the southwest. Seojong hotels include the Bohemian Pension and Rainbow Village Pension. The Hotel Cats Suwon and Ramada Plaza Suwon are some of the better ones in Suwon.

If sport gives you an adrenaline buzz, get moving to Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center. It's to the northwest of Gwangju. To stay nearby, make a reservation at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill or the Dong Seoul Hotel.

Gimpo International Airport is the most convenient gateway to Gwangju. Nearby hotels include the Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Airport and the Mayfield Hotel & Resort.