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Hotel Stay 53

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Hotel Stay 53 is close to Gwangju World Cup Stadium and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, valet parking, and local insights from the concierge, earning positive reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium Room (Styler)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler, Mac morning set Included)

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler, Mac morning set Included)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler, Mac morning set Included)

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Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Styler, Mac morning set Included)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room (Styler, Mac morning set Included)

View from room

Premium Room (Styler, Mac morning set Included)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Economy Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Seo-Gu, a neighborhood in Gwangju, Hotel Stay 53 is in the entertainment district and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Soswaewon Garden and Mudeungsan Mountain, while Gwangju National Museum and Nine Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Gwangju World Cup Stadium or Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.
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6, Sangmuyeonha-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, 61963

What's nearby

  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Guus Hiddink Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station - 4 min walk
  • Gwangju Station - 6 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪해태집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪진미가람 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪꾸다 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪seoga & cook / 서가앤쿡 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪소망식육식당 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stay 53

Hotel near Kimdaejoong Convention Center
Located close to Gwangju World Cup Stadium and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field, Hotel Stay 53 has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a reception hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, and an elevator
Room features
All 53 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heated floors, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KRW 6,000 for adults and KRW 6,000 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KRW 20000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KRW 6000 for adults and KRW 6000 for children
  • Late check-out fee: KRW 20000 (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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Hotel Stay 53 Gwangju
Stay 53 Gwangju
Stay 53
Hotel Stay 53 Hotel
Hotel Stay 53 Gwangju
Hotel Stay 53 Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Stay 53 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Stay 53?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Stay 53?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Stay 53?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for KRW 20000 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Stay 53 located?

Located in Seo-Gu, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kimdaejoong Convention Center and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Gwangju World Cup Stadium. Gwangju-Kia Champions Field and Gwangju National Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). Sangmu Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Stay 53 Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAKUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was okay~
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Pilchan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
too narrow and small in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near the train station and buses Very warm in the room Good breakfast option and common room nice rooftop terrace The machine at check-in didn't accept our Hotels reservation number and none was sent to us by email, so if we had checked in 15 min later, we would have been stuck, as the employee would no longer have been there and had forgotten to send it to use, so make sure you have received a code for auto check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

seunggi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
시설이나 청소 상태 등등 모두 좋았고, 무엇보다 응대가 친절하셨음.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donghoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aicha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for this nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SOMIN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

YEON UNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
숙박하기에 적당합니다..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Young

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi young

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YEON UNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hyunchul

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

HYUNSEOK

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

HYUNSEOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JINHYUCK

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ChoungWook

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sungsil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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