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8.3

551 reviews

Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

5, Guseong-Ro 144beon-Gil , Gwangju, 61479, South Korea

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Business center

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel is a 3-star property in Gwangju, South Korea, located just 0.5mi from the city center. Address: 5, Guseong-Ro 144beon-Gil. Price starts from $45, inviting travelers to explore a convenient corner of the city.

Inside, a practical lineup awaits: free Wifi, air conditioning, and on-site private parking. An adults-only atmosphere, soundproof rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and non-smoking rooms help ensure comfort. The property also features a restaurant, a free business center, an elevator, a bidet, free toiletries, and views to enjoy after a day of wandering.

Reviews total 551, signaling steady appreciation from guests who value the close proximity to downtown and straightforward comfort. A lively base for exploring Gwangju's streets and markets.

On-site dining adds a playful edge to the stay. The restaurant features a Modern ambiance and offers American and Jewish-influenced flavors, with Korean-style breakfast available Tue–Sun and a simple breakfast option on Mondays.

For payment, flexibility is ready for travelers: cash is accepted, alongside a range of cards including Visa, Diners Club, Maestro, UnionPay debit cards, BC-Card, and UnionPay.

With 551 reviews, guests often praise the easy stroll to downtown and the straightforward comfort on offer, making it a lively base for exploring Gwangju’s streets and markets and winding down with the views enjoyed after a day of wandering.

Closest airports

Kwangju Ab

6mi

Muan International Airport

31.8mi

Yeosu/Suncheon Airport

45.3mi

Gunsan Airport

54.7mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof

Elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

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Rooms

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

375 sqft

Spa tub

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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The hot tub is a top feature of this family room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, an electric kettle and tumble dryer. The unit has 2 beds.

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Cottage

95 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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The double room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, yukata, as well as a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior Room

290 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The double room offers an electric kettle, tumble dryer, a sofa, a tiled floor and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

250 sqft

Balcony

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Family room 1 adult is 248 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or a single bed 80-130 width plus balcony, extra beds on demand, and safe.

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Deluxe Room

270 sqft

Pet Friendly

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, an electric kettle and a sofa. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

Spa tub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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Suite

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Suite Room

Room

1 Twin Bed

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Bed In Dormitory

x8

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Suite, Queen Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.3

551 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Jefferson

10

April 2025

1: The room and toilet is extremely clean. Room is bright, bed is spacious, and overall a very comfortable stay. :) 2: The hotel is about a 5 mins walk from the nearest subway station, which is ok. :) There are restaurants and eateries nearby. If you are hungry in the middle of the night, the hotel also has snacks/instant noodles at the 1F lobby. Affordable prices! 3: Staff is very friendly. Hotel price is value for $. 4: [Perhaps the most important point] The hotel offers free breakfast! It is a mini-buffet mainly made of Korean dishes (rice, stew, soup, vegetables) and toast+eggs. The ahjuma cooking those food is friendly, and the food is delicious :D

All is good :)

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Rizalee

10

September 2024

Breakfast was a choice between bread and butter and Korean fare. Most side dishes are the same daily buy they change up the stew and soups every day. It's quite filling and the dining room lady is very nice. The bathroom is also big and comfortable. We just didn't like the whole door is not frosted, so if you're traveling with friends, you have to be mindful or cover it so you won't be seen.

The second floor area has a smell, we think because the dining room is located there. But other than that, the place is clean.

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Richard

10

December 2023

This hotel far exceeded my expectations. After a 15-minute bus ride from the bus station and a 5-10 minute walk on foot, you're welcomed with an easy and friendly check-in. The room is great and cleaned every day! The bed is comfy (with an electric warmer), there's moisturisers and a dressing gown, the bathroom is spacious. You can easily walk into Gwangju centre (10 minutes) or to the bus stop for further destinations. There's a 24-hour laundrette just around the corner. Breakfast is simply fantastic. It's a full Korean buffet with local side dishes, a variety of mains, stews and soups. The woman who prepares breakfast is very sweet and encouraging - thank you! Excellent value for money, make sure you stay here!

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Améliet

9.1

August 2025

The rooms were large and comfortable (the soundproofing was a plus!), the staff very kind throughout our stay, and breakfast, which was cooked every morning, was really good.

The bin under the table in my room hadn't been emptied before my arrival but there was only a bottle of water in it so it was fine.

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Mohammed

9.1

September 2025

It was decent with the price of the hotel and the location of it.

Overall, I had a comfortable and pleasant stay – the rooms were clean, staff very helpful, and location convenient. The only thing I wished for was more variety in the breakfast, as it was mostly Korean dishes.

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Iga_v

8.2

October 2023

Quite good location - walking distance from the metro and buses, as well as the main street and ACC Room was tidy and well equipped (kettle, tv, charger, cleaning supplies, fridge, bottled water), bathroom was clean. Breakfast was ok (the limited one on Monday was a bit odd)

AC was working a bit odd. The room was rather small and cramped. There was no wardrobe to put the clothes away. Monday breakfast (limited version) was in fact instant noodles (very spicy), fortunately there were toasts with jam available.

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Eveliina

10

May 2023

The staff was amazing, especially the man who was in the reseption when I arrived and left - he was very kind! Also the room had so many amenities I couldn't even dream of! A hair dryer is basic, but even a hair straightener, 3 hair brushes, face cream in the fridge so it's nice and cool when putting it to your face - who even thinks that, such a great service! Toothbrushes, facial cleansers, coffee and tea, satin robes (they were my favorite!), even a multi-head phone charger and I guess mattress heater (didn't need to use it), and so many more I'll forget to mention. Air conditioner, television and lights worked with the same remote, so nice to use. Breakfast was Korean breakfast which I like and it was delicious and the chef lady was very sweet. I was so pleasantly surprised, thank you!! 너무 감사합니다~!!

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Ellen

9.1

November 2023

The LG styler closet in my suite was super helpful since we had BBQ almost every night. The water was fast and hot enough. The location was great. The staff was friendly even though he only spoke limited English.

The breakfast was more or less the same every day. The room is functional, but the design is cold. The bed is a bit too hard for me. Most of the signs are only in Korean.

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Mi

10

February 2023

They provided a high quality breakfast!!! I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a delicious homemade breakfast!!! And the chef was so friendly that I had a pleasant breakfast with her comfort and service!!!

I don't know if it's a smoke free building or a building where smoking is allowed in some rooms, but there was a slight smell of cigarettes in the hallway! The room was totally fresh and nice!!! I'm sensitive to the smell of cigarettes, so I'm posting about it!!! Those who are not sensitive to the smell of cigarettes will be completely fine!!!

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Rob

9.1

June 2023

- Large room - Huge, modern bathroom - Friendly, English speaking staff - Excellent WiFi. Probably the best WiFi I’ve ever had in a hotel/hostel. - Lots of useful things provided with the room (toothbrush, comb, razors, cotton buds, etc) - Fantastic breakfast included in the price

- Very minor thing, but some areas of the main bedroom looked like they were starting to show some wear and tear (window, edge of desk, etc) - Other than that can’t think of any negatives. I’d definitely stay here again if I was in town

Points of Interest Around Stay Hotel

Airports

Kwangju Ab

6mi

Muan International Airport

31.8mi

Yeosu/Suncheon Airport

45.3mi

Gunsan Airport

54.7mi

Restaurants

한식조식(화,수,목,금,토,일)간편조식(월)

Cuisines

  • American
  • Jewish

Ambiances

  • Modern

Amenities of Stay Hotel

Business center

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof

Elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

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Stay rules - Stay Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property