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UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

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Private spa tub
[Business trip PKG] Deluxe Residence Double - Housekeeping 2 times and Laundry powder 2 | Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla, 61949
  • Place, 5-18 Memorial Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Uncheon Reservoir
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kimdaejoong Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Boutique Double [3PM Check in]

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Boutique Twin [3PM Check in]

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 238 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Twin [3PM Check in]

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite (Party)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 612 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Boutique Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, a bed, and a large window offering a city view.

Party Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Romantic Suite [3PM Check in]

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite Residence Double [3PM Check in]

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gwangju

Seo-Gu stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Seo-Gu hotel, you'll find 5-18 Memorial Park and May 18th Memorial Cultural Center. Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center and Uncheon Reservoir are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Uncheon Reservoir - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • May 18th Memorial Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station - 11 min walk
  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 13 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪플로라 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪해남집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪동해해물탕 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BAR JESSIE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪디오빌부동산공인중개사사무소 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4-star hotel near Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence also features a front-desk safe and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Gwangju hotel is smoke free.

  • 487 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence offers 487 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Gwangju hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (KRW 10,000 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 25,000 for adults and KRW 12,500 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property’s breakfast may be served a la carte instead of buffet-style.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 25000 for adults and KRW 12500 for children
  • Self parking fee: KRW 10000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Utop Boutique & Gwangju
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Hotel
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Gwangju
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

How close is UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence to the airport?

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence is 3.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence on Jun 16, 2026 start from $58, 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.

Does UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence.

Does UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of KRW 25000 for adults and KRW 12500 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for KRW 10000 per night.

Does UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence have a pool?

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence does not have a pool.

Does UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence to downtown Gwangju?

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence is 0.8 mi away from Gwangju.

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1014 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jong Wook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yeongchun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adedayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great establishment, beautiful views from the rooms definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly cooperative staff, modern clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellamae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night but the room was cozy, clean, and comfortable! It’s about a 15 minute walk from the bullet train station so be mindful of that if you’re hauling around luggage, the sidewalks are not luggage friendly. Overall, a great hotel in a great area with a lot of local food nearby! Would stay again for longer whenever I return to Korea.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soo Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very clean great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

jinny

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms are much smaller than shown in the pictures. The lunch buffet was good.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheolmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to park, but kind staffs will help u
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

경호

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

IL HO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very kind and helped guests a lot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

ILHWAN

Good for shot business trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jirat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to stay in Gwangju when you visit this city. The hotel is located in the business district. Easy to go around for food and coffee. Recommended for those who want a good hotel in your budget range
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was large as desired for a family stay and quiet. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was great and friendly. Buffet was good too. Area in a busy night district.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haing Woo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,Quiet,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotel rooms ever. Basically a small apartment. Comfortable beds, fridge, two bedrooms and living space. Wish I could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good but not great

Overall a good place to stay. The bathrooms in the suites need enclosures for families. Power went out for 1 hour in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at UTOP. My room was practically a spacious two bedroom apartment. UTOP provided several amenities enabling a comfortable atmosphere. I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dohee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good to drink tea in the morning because there was a balcony and it was good to have an emart right downstairs I should have checked out an hour late, but there was no problem. It was soundproofed well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Couch was very uncomfortable, no desk to do any work related work. Chair by counter was also very uncomfortable. Hard to see the TV from the bed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Muriel-Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A decent option if you stop in Gwangju

Did it do the job, yes. Was it deserving 4 stars, certainly not. But as always in Korea the staff was efficient and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023