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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for fun things to do.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: GWANGJU GUEST HOUSE 145 - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Gwangju Songjeong Station Guesthouse - Hostel - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find towels, hair dryers, and free WiFi in all rooms. DASOMCHAE - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Byulbam - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Gwangju Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Pedro’s House - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free WiFi.

If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in Gwangju, one of Expedia’s 8 hostels could be a great option.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 37°F. The rainiest months in Gwangju are July, August, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore some places near Gwangju. Get out into nature with places like Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park, Mudeungsan Mountain, and Mudeungsan National Park. Cultural attractions include National Asian Cultural Complex, Chosun University Museum of Art, and Gwangju National Museum. Visit landmarks like 5.18 Democracy Square, Missionary’s House of Wilson, and JeungSimSa Temple.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Gwangju on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.), located 1.9 mi (3 km) away from the city center. Another option is Mokpo (MWX-Muan Intl.), which is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit to get around. Head to Sangmu Station to catch metro. To see more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Gwangju Songjeon Station, Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ), or Gwangju Station.