Find Historic Hotels in Mareuk-dong

A trip to the historical sites in Mareuk-dong is likely on top of your travel itinerary. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the shopping and restaurants

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers 2 restaurants and free WiFi. 5.18 Democracy Square is a short 8-minute drive away.

There are 98 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia in the Gwangju area, but not many designated as historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Guus Hiddink Stadium, 1913 Songjeong Station Market, and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. You’ll also find Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Yangdong Market in the area.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a place that’s been recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, palaces or even pubs or old police stations. These types of hotels in Mareuk-dong often preserve original qualities such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the normal amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Mareuk-dong, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.