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Gwangju Aura Hotel

3.0 star property
Central Gwangju hotel connected to the convention center, 4-minute walk to 1913 Songjeong Station Market

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Front of property
Lobby
Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby
Coffee shop
Aura Hotel in Gwangju offers a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop, 15 spa tubs, and a buffet breakfast. Multilingual staff provide attentive service. Free valet parking and luggage storage add convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Business Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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VIP Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

VIP Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
2 bathrooms
  • 69 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Vip Room

  • Sleeps 2

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
28, songjeong-ro 1beon-gil, Gwangju

What's nearby

  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Guus Hiddink Stadium - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 20 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 5 min walk
  • Sangmu Station - 11 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪송정떡갈비 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪유건모밀 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪영명국밥 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gwangju Aura Hotel

Hotel near 1913 Songjeong Station Market
Located close to 5-18 Memorial Park and Pungam Reservoir, Gwangju Aura Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour business center, and 15 hot tubs. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bidets, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KRW 15,000 for adults and KRW 11,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 15 hot tubs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

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
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator

More

  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
Disposable personal items, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and razors are available at the front desk (surcharge).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 15000 for adults and KRW 11000 for children

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; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Gwangju Aura
Gwangju Aura Hotel Hotel
Gwangju Aura Hotel Gwangju
Gwangju Aura Hotel Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Is Gwangju Aura Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gwangju Aura Hotel?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gwangju Aura Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gwangju Aura Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gwangju Aura Hotel located?

Located in Gwangsan-gu, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from 1913 Songjeong Station Market and within 6 mi (10 km) of 5-18 Memorial Park and Pungam Reservoir. Yeongsangang River Culture Pavilion and Guus Hiddink Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) is only a 5-minute walk and Gwangju Songjeon Station is 5 minutes.

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