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Empire Tourist Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center Gwangju hotel with restaurant

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In the heart of Gwangju, Empire Tourist Hotel welcomes you with warm hospitality and modern comforts. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or other spa services, indulge in Korean breakfast, and connect with free WiFi. Helpful multilingual staff are on hand to make your stay seamless.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $49
$54 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
25, Imbangul-daero 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 62277

What's nearby

  • Ssangam Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gwangju National Museum - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Yangdong Market - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Juknokwon Bamboo Forest - 25 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Mokpo (MWX-Muan Intl.) - 46 min drive
  • Jangseong Station - 18 min drive
  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 20 min drive
  • Gwangju Songjeon Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪쿠우쿠우 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪아필코 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lounge Oic - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪이바돔감자탕 첨단점 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪비밥 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Empire Tourist Hotel

When visiting Gwangju, Empire Tourist Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in Thai massages and enjoy Japanese cuisine at Hemi, which is open for lunch and dinner.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Korean breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–8:00 AM
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Hemi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Korean breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Empire Tourist Gwangju
Empire Tourist
Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel
Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Does Empire Tourist Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Empire Tourist Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Empire Tourist Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Gwangju National Museum (4 mi) and Jungoe Park (4.4 mi), along with Yangdong Market (6.7 mi) and Gwangju Art Street (7.6 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Empire Tourist Hotel?

Yes, Hemi offers Japanese cuisine.

Does Empire Tourist Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Empire Tourist Hotel like?

Empire Tourist Hotel is in Gwangsan-gu, a short 8-minute walk from Ssangam Park.

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Reviews

Empire Tourist Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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!
John, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

좋아요
CO LTD, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was no good
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

매우 만족한데 한가지 아쉬웠던건 주차가 편리 했으면 만점인데 조금 아쉬웠어요
jong ku, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

편리함
Cheon Seog, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

숙소 깨끗하고 타워주차시설이 있어 가성비 좋습니다
Myun, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

일단 주차장이 좀 협소하고 주변이 상가,유흥가라 좀 시끄러워요
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Yun Jeong, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

주차문제

주차가 너무 불편하였음, SUV차량은 더욱 주차하기 힘듬! 조식은 코로나 때문인지 전날 메뉴를 정해야 먹을 수 있다고 함.
AHN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing Clearness was excellent Everything was very good
Hee kak, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Neha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

좋았어요!

청결하여 좋았어요. 도심이라 주변이 산만한점이 신경 쓰임.
kyungjin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice condition, but has lot of noise during night. You make image.
sanggeun, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

첨단 지역 중앙에 위치하여 접근이 용이하고 근처에 맛집이 많아 맛있는곳 찾아 다닐 필요 없어요
Hurricain, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

가성비좋은곳

지하에 성인나이트와 주변에 가라오케등 유흥가라서 아이동반은 비추입니다. 하지만 방도 넓고 무엇보다 화장실도 굉장히 넓고 가성비는 최고였습니다
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

주변에 공사장 소음 새벽 5시 설잠
Bongsoo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

내부시설을 최근에 보수하여 깨끗하고 편안함
HANSOL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

시설이 훌륭하고 근무하시는 분들도 매우 친절합니다. 로비와 엘리베이터에 조용한 음악이 흐르고 있어 인상적이었습니다.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

편안한 엠파이어

편안했어요
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
정자, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

청결하고 친절한 호텔,다시 찾아 쉬고 싶은 호텔

전반적으로 시설도 좋고 청결하며 룸에 편의시설 설치와 친절하게 대해 주어 다시 가고 싶은 호텔입니다.
ByungKee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

좋아요

객실이 매우 넓고 깔끔했어요! 직원분들도 친절해서 좋았습니다
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Terrible check in

Actually, room is clean.what is the problem? I booked the twin beds room but they just gave me the standard room ...
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

주변에 음식점이 많아서 이용하기는 편리 했습니다. 객실 넓이도 적당 하였고요. 다만 주변에 노래방 이나, 술집 이 많아, 번화가 특유의 소음은 있으니 참조 하세요 .
SUNG YUN, 1-night trip