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Empire Tourist Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Property entrance
Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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25, Imbangul-daero 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 62277
  • Place, Ssangam Park
    โ€ช9 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, 1913 Songjeong Station Market
    โ€ช17 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
    โ€ช25 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)
    โ€ช14 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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

Standard Room

  • 568 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

  • 532 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Futons

About the neighborhood

Gwangju

Located in Gwangsan-gu, Empire Tourist Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as Jungoe Park and Gwangju National Museum. The 43 rooms at this 3-star hotel include refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Ssangam Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Yangdong Market - 18 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Juknokwon Bamboo Forest - 25 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station - 17 min drive
  • Jangseong Station - 18 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ช๋น„๋ฐฅ - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ชํ€ธ๋ˆ ์ฒจ๋‹จ๋ณธ์  - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ช์•„ํ•„์ฝ” - โ€ฌ3 min walk
  • โ€ชLounge Oic - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ช์‚ผ๋Œ€๊ฐ€์กฑ๊ตญ๋ฐฅ - โ€ฌ1 min walk

About this property

Empire Tourist Hotel

Empire Tourist Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and free local calls are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday Korean breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: KRW 10,000 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hemi

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Thai massages

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for Korean breakfast: approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Empire Tourist Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Tourist Hotel?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Tourist Hotel on Mar 27, 2026 start from $42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Empire Tourist Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Gwangsan-gu within a short 8-minute walk of Ssangam Park. You'll also find Gwangju National Museum and Damyang Marsh within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is there a spa at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include Thai massages.

Does Empire Tourist Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Empire Tourist Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Empire Tourist Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a deep soaking bathtub, in-room massages, and premium bedding.

Does Empire Tourist Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Empire Tourist Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Empire Tourist Hotel serves Korean breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Hemi.

Will Empire Tourist Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Empire Tourist Hotel.

Does Empire Tourist Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Empire Tourist Hotel?

The closest major airport to Empire Tourist Hotel is Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.), which is 7.5 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Empire Tourist Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Empire Tourist Hotel that offer a balcony.

Empire Tourist Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was no good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the nicest hotels weโ€™ve stayed in and it was only $68 USD a night! Iโ€™ve paid more than $68 USD in taxes/fees at other hotels!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hee kak

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing Clearness was excellent Everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Gary, Texas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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 ...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGSU

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

jong ku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
๋งค์šฐ ๋งŒ์กฑํ•œ๋ฐ ํ•œ๊ฐ€์ง€ ์•„์‰ฌ์› ๋˜๊ฑด ์ฃผ์ฐจ๊ฐ€ ํŽธ๋ฆฌ ํ–ˆ์œผ๋ฉด ๋งŒ์ ์ธ๋ฐ ์กฐ๊ธˆ ์•„์‰ฌ์› ์–ด์š”
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jung sik

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

8/10 Good

Cheon Seog

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Inchul

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cheon Seog

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheon Seog

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ํŽธ๋ฆฌํ•จ
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

CO LTD

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
์ข‹์•„์š”
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cheonseog

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
์ˆ™์†Œ ๊นจ๋—ํ•˜๊ณ  ํƒ€์›Œ์ฃผ์ฐจ์‹œ์„ค์ด ์žˆ์–ด ๊ฐ€์„ฑ๋น„ ์ข‹์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

eunsil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

CheonSeog

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

seokgon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

byungyun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

SU JIN

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
์ผ๋‹จ ์ฃผ์ฐจ์žฅ์ด ์ข€ ํ˜‘์†Œํ•˜๊ณ  ์ฃผ๋ณ€์ด ์ƒ๊ฐ€,์œ ํฅ๊ฐ€๋ผ ์ข€ ์‹œ๋„๋Ÿฌ์›Œ์š”
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Yun Jeong

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
๊น”๋”ํ•˜๊ณ  ์ง์›๋ถ„๋„ ์นœ์ ˆํ•˜์„ธ์š” ๊ทธ๋Ÿฐ๋ฐ ์˜ค๋ž˜๋˜์„œ ๊ทธ๋Ÿฐ์ง€ ํ™˜๊ธฐ๋ฅผ ํ•ด๋„ ๋‹ด๋ฐฐ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ๋Š” ์•ˆ๋น ์ ธ์š” ํ™”์žฅ์‹ค ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ๋„์š” ์ œ๊ฐ€ ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ์— ๋ฏผ๊ฐํ•ด์„œ..๊ทธ๋ฆฌ๊ณ  ์Šคํƒ€์ผ๋Ÿฌ ์‚ฌ์šฉํ–ˆ๋”๋‹ˆ ๋นจ๋ž˜ ์•ˆ๋นค ๊ตฌ๋ฆฌ๊ตฌ๋ฆฌํ•œ ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ๊ฐ€ ์˜ท์— ๋ฐฐ๊ฒจ์„œ ์•„์ฃผ ๋ณ„๋กœ์—์š” ๋ณด์ผ๋Ÿฌ๋Š” ๋”ฐ๋œปํ•ด์„œ ์ข‹์•˜์–ด์š” ๋Œ€์‹  ์นจ๋Œ€๋Š” ๋”ฑ๋”ฑํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonghyuk

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020