Empire Tourist Hotel  

In the heart of Gwangju’s Gwangsan‑gu, minutes from Ssangam Park and a short drive to Gwangju National Museum and Jungoe Park. About 12 km from Gwangju International Airport. A family-friendly base close to Kumho Family Land and Yangdong Market.

A compact hotel with 43 air‑conditioned rooms that feel neatly furnished and modern. Rooms include refrigerators or minibars, flat‑screen TVs and safes. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos with deep soaking tubs and designer toiletries. Extras like electric kettles, complimentary bottled water, phones with free local calls and daily housekeeping keep things easy.

Soak away travel dust with onsite massages and a spa center, or hit the fitness room to keep your routine. There’s karaoke for late‑night energy and a 24‑hour front desk, plus concierge and tour/ticket assistance to plan local outings. Free self‑parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas round out practical perks.

A small business center and complimentary lobby newspapers support work needs. Express check‑in and check‑out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and free Wi‑Fi make short stays efficient.

Onsite restaurant Hemi serves guests and weekday Korean breakfasts are available for a fee. Room service is offered, and nearby options include Italian choices like Tao Second Story for when you want to explore local flavors.