Gwangju accommodation from NZ$79

Of course, you'd be mad to visit Gwangju without taking some snaps of the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. The Dong Seoul Hotel and Phil house are within walking distance of COEX Convention and Exhibition Center.

The Geumsoojang Tourist Hotel is located 7 kilometres from the heart of Gwangju. Another alternative is the New Gwangju Guesthouse, which can be found 7 kilometres away. The Kumho Hwasun Resort and the Elysee Hotel are other alternative options in Gwangju.

60 kilometres from Gwangju is Mokpo, where travellers can enjoy the National Maritime Research Institute of Cultural Heritage. Mokpo hotels and other accommodations include the F1 Hotel and Hotel New Evergreen. Or there's Namwon, 60 kilometres to the northeast of Gwangju. While in Namwon, take the time to check out the Gwanghalluwon Garden. Room options in Namwon include the Suites Hotel Namwon and Chunwangbong Pension.

Before you farewell South Korea, catch a game at Korean International Circuit if you can fit it in. Book a hotel that is close, such as the Hotel Hyundai Mokpo.

Gwangju International Airport is the most popular gateway to Gwangju. Nearby hotels include the Ramada Plaza Gwangju and the Holiday Inn Gwangju.