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Empire Tourist Hotel

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A modern dining area with wooden tables and black partitions, featuring pendant lighting and a visible kitchen area in the background. - Empire Tourist Hotel (Gwangju)
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a sofa, a large vase with flowers, and a reception desk. - Empire Tourist Hotel (Gwangju)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a refrigerator. - Empire Tourist Hotel (Gwangju)
A hotel entrance with a sign in Korean, a potted plant, and a glass door. - Empire Tourist Hotel (Gwangju)
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, built-in appliances, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter. - Empire Tourist Hotel (Gwangju)
Located close to Gwangju National Museum, Empire Tourist Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, two beds, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Futons

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a refrigerator.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Gwangju, Empire Tourist Hotel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jungoe Park and Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, while Gwangju National Museum and Bamboo Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Guus Hiddink Stadium, and consider making time for Soswaewon Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Gwangju travel guide
Map
25, Imbangul-daero 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 62277

What's nearby

  • A wooden staircase leading through a bamboo forest.
    Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
    29 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Ssangam Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yangdong Market
    21 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market
    21 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Soswaewon Garden
    28 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station
    17 min drive
  • Jangseong Station
    18 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • 만선당
    1 min walk
  • 비밥
    2 min walk
  • HANON
    3 min walk
  • 차돌풍
    1 min walk
  • 함평한우촌
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday Korean breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: KRW 10,000 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hemi

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Korean breakfast: approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Tourist Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Empire Tourist Hotel located?

Located in Gwangsan-gu, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gwangju National Museum, Jungoe Park, and Yangdong Market. Gwangju Art Street and Guus Hiddink Stadium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Empire Tourist Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the nicest hotels we’ve stayed in and it was only $68 USD a night! I’ve paid more than $68 USD in taxes/fees at other hotels!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
좋아요
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was no good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
숙소와 주변 먹거리등 근처에 있어서 좋았어요
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mycket bra rum!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
매우 만족한데 한가지 아쉬웠던건 주차가 편리 했으면 만점인데 조금 아쉬웠어요
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
편리함
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
숙소 깨끗하고 타워주차시설이 있어 가성비 좋습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
일단 주차장이 좀 협소하고 주변이 상가,유흥가라 좀 시끄러워요
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
깔끔하고 직원분도 친절하세요 그런데 오래되서 그런지 환기를 해도 담배냄새는 안빠져요 화장실 냄새도요 제가 냄새에 민감해서..그리고 스타일러 사용했더니 빨래 안빤 구리구리한 냄새가 옷에 배겨서 아주 별로에요 보일러는 따뜻해서 좋았어요 대신 침대는 딱딱합니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

주차문제

주차가 너무 불편하였음, SUV차량은 더욱 주차하기 힘듬! 조식은 코로나 때문인지 전날 메뉴를 정해야 먹을 수 있다고 함.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing Clearness was excellent Everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and the staff was wonderful! The bed was the traditional hard mattress and not very comfortable. You have a choice between a Korean or Continental style breakfast. There are many restaurants, shops, and things to do in the immediate area. The one major complaint we had was the air conditioner drained into the bathroom. This is not unusual in Korea but the water did not run straight to the drain; it pooled around the drain and we had a pool of water in the bathroom by the sink and toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel empire tourist stay

It was a good stay, the staff was able to speak in English and were very helpful. They were available all the time. Have free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋았어요!

청결하여 좋았어요. 도심이라 주변이 산만한점이 신경 쓰임.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice condition, but has lot of noise during night. You make image.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
첨단 지역 중앙에 위치하여 접근이 용이하고 근처에 맛집이 많아 맛있는곳 찾아 다닐 필요 없어요
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가성비좋은곳

지하에 성인나이트와 주변에 가라오케등 유흥가라서 아이동반은 비추입니다. 하지만 방도 넓고 무엇보다 화장실도 굉장히 넓고 가성비는 최고였습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
주변에 공사장 소음 새벽 5시 설잠
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
내부시설을 최근에 보수하여 깨끗하고 편안함
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
시설이 훌륭하고 근무하시는 분들도 매우 친절합니다. 로비와 엘리베이터에 조용한 음악이 흐르고 있어 인상적이었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

편안한 엠파이어

편안했어요
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

하루놀기에 여러 유흥시설 접근이 좋은 호텔

주변이 너무 시끄럽고,복잡함. 주차타워에서 호텔까지 짐운반이 불편함. 창문을 열수가 없고. 창밖이 옆건물 벽임. 무척 답답했음. 창문의 의미가 없음.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

청결하고 친절한 호텔,다시 찾아 쉬고 싶은 호텔

전반적으로 시설도 좋고 청결하며 룸에 편의시설 설치와 친절하게 대해 주어 다시 가고 싶은 호텔입니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋아요

객실이 매우 넓고 깔끔했어요! 직원분들도 친절해서 좋았습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018