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Panda Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from National Asian Cultural Complex

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Panda Guesthouse - Hostel in central Gwangju serves continental breakfast daily. Enjoy cityscape views from the rooftop and a quiet retreat in the garden. The bar is a popular spot for guests to connect over coffee. Its convenient location consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Shared Dormitory, Men only (8 people)

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Air conditioning
Hair dryer
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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 people)

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Air conditioning
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Private bathroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 people)

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Air conditioning
Hair dryer
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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (2 people)

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Air conditioning
Hair dryer
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Shared/communal kitchen
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Dong-Gu, a neighborhood in Gwangju, is home to Panda Guesthouse - Hostel. National Asian Cultural Complex and Chosun University Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gwangju Art Street and 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Gwangju Art and Culture Center and Mudeungsan Mountain are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
102, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla, 61465

What's nearby

  • National Asian Cultural Complex - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 5.18 Democracy Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gwangju Art Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Geumnam-ro Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chosun University Museum of Art - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gwangju Station - 2 min drive
  • Sangmu Station - 18 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪금관꽃돼지 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪카페 진정성 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪말리화 (茉莉花) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪로타리커피 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪육산도 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Panda Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near National Asian Cultural Complex
Located close to Gwangju Art Street and Chosun University Museum of Art, Panda Guesthouse - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Panda Guesthouse - Hostel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Panda Guesthouse - Hostel Gwangju
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Panda Hostel Gwangju
Panda Guesthouse Hostel
Panda Guesthouse
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panda Guesthouse - Hostel
Panda Hostel Gwangju
Panda Guesthouse - Hostel Gwangju
Panda Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Panda Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Panda Guesthouse - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Panda Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Panda Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Panda Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Dong-Gu, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gwangju Art Street and National Asian Cultural Complex. Chosun University Museum of Art and Gwangju Art and Culture Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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