Gonjiam <Hwiseonjae>. Relax in the scenery. (BBQ allowed) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- ₩117M
- Occupancy
- 27.2%
- Daily rate
- ₩709,105
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Gwangju-si brought in ₩22,089,910 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 66% more than the Gyeonggi Province average of ₩13,345,083.
The short answer
Gwangju-si earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged ₩229,088 a night and were booked on 28% of available nights, against ₩159,000 and 34% for the Gyeonggi Province average.
August, usually the best month, brings in about 73% more per listing than March, usually the slowest. With only 46 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 46 active listings, Gwangju-si is the 11th-largest of 24 Gyeonggi Province markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 5% while the number of active listings shrank 13%.
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Gross bookings per Gwangju-si listing averaged ₩22,089,910 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Gyeonggi Province average: ₩13,345,083), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Gwangju-si listing brings in ₩3,320,000 in August, its best month, and ₩1,910,000 in March, its slowest. February runs within 4% of March, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 6.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 1.7 times what March does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩2,530,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | ₩2,001,677 | 26.8% | ₩216,670 | ₩66,723 | 23 days | 1.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₩2,988,166 | 36.3% | ₩227,654 | ₩96,392 | 26 days | 1.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₩1,979,627 | 28.7% | ₩218,608 | ₩65,988 | 30 days | 1.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₩2,401,406 | 28.6% | ₩226,481 | ₩77,465 | 25 days | 1.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₩2,456,877 | 31.9% | ₩228,431 | ₩79,254 | 23 days | 1.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₩1,912,670 | 27.3% | ₩225,968 | ₩68,310 | 21 days | 1.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₩2,053,368 | 24.7% | ₩224,023 | ₩66,238 | 16 days | 2.8 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₩3,374,355 | 27.8% | ₩244,274 | ₩112,479 | 28 days | 1.8 nights |
| May 2026 | ₩3,345,681 | 27.8% | ₩250,411 | ₩107,925 | 22 days | 1.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₩2,772,937 | 27.9% | ₩233,273 | ₩92,431 | 24 days | 2.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₩3,311,958 | 31.2% | ₩237,171 | ₩106,837 | 31 days | 3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₩3,847,730 | 36.6% | ₩237,313 | ₩124,120 | 28 days | 2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Gwangju-si listing earns about ₩1,490,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The short-term rental calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gwangju-si Airbnb took in ₩22,089,910 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₩1,350,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about ₩3,690,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ₩90,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ₩1,360,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ₩1,170,000 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₩21,999,910 | ₩59,310,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay0% of Gwangju-si bookings | ₩90,000 | ₩240,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₩22,089,910 | ₩59,550,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Gwangju-si listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₩3,240,000 | −₩8,750,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₩0 if you clean yourself | −₩90,000 | −₩240,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₩1,100,000 | −₩2,980,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₩440,000 | −₩1,190,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₩660,000 | −₩1,790,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₩220,000 | −₩220,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₩110,000 | −₩110,000 |
| Management₩0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ₩0 | ₩0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ₩0 | ₩0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ₩0 | ₩0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₩5,860,000 | −₩15,280,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₩16,229,910about ₩1,350,000 a month | ₩44,270,000about ₩3,690,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Gwangju-si's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Gwangju-si home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ₩4,960,000 a month, against ₩1,840,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Gwangju-si listings were booked on 28% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Gyeonggi Province average (34%) and 12 points below the South Korea average (40%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 36% in October and falls to 25% in March.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
October is usually the busiest month in Gwangju-si, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 28% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Gwangju-si, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₩229,088 over the past year, about 44% above the Gyeonggi Province and South Korea averages (both about ₩159,000). In a typical year, rates barely change through the year, staying between about ₩220,000 and ₩239,000.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Gwangju-si
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩231,000.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Gwangju-si it averaged ₩75,800 over the past year, from about ₩61,700 in a typical March to about ₩107,000 in a typical August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR is about 1.7 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩82,900. The 12-month RevPAR of ₩75,800 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 46 active listings, the monthly pattern in Gwangju-si is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in March.
Average revenue by month in Gwangju-si
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ₩2,530,000.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | ₩2,690,000 |
| February | ₩1,980,000 |
| March | ₩1,910,000 |
| April | ₩2,550,000 |
| May | ₩2,740,000 |
| June | ₩2,340,000 |
| July | ₩2,730,000 |
| August | ₩3,320,000 |
| September | ₩2,340,000 |
| October | ₩2,850,000 |
| November | ₩2,300,000 |
| December | ₩2,550,000 |
Guests book Gwangju-si stays 23 days ahead on average (about three weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 30 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 14 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-June.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
93% of the 46 active listings in Gwangju-si display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Gwangju-si.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Gwangju-si neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Gwangju City Hall, Namgu and Seo-gu. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Gwangju City Hall | The central area of Gwangju, filled with cultural attractions and transport links. Ideal for those wanting to explore the city's rich history and local life. | Gwangju City Hall, Mudeungsan National Park, Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, Gwangju National Museum, 5.18 Memorial Park |
| Namgu | A vibrant district known for its shopping, food, and nightlife, appealing to both locals and tourists looking for entertainment and dining options. | Yangdong Market, Jigu Fortress, Gwangju Folk Museum, Gwangju Shinsegae Department Store |
| Seo-gu | Home to many cultural sites and universities, this area attracts students and international visitors looking for accommodations close to educational institutions. | Gwangju University, Chonnam National University, Gwangju Art Street, Korea International Circuit |
| Unseo | A developing area with proximity to parks and golf courses, perfect for leisure tourists seeking outdoor activities and relaxation. | Unseo Golf Club, Hyangdong Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Exhibition Hall |
| Buk-gu | A quieter neighborhood with access to nature and local experiences, ideal for families and longer stays to explore the suburban lifestyle. | Mudeungsan Mountain, Taein Tombs, Boseong Green Tea Plantation |
| Yeonsan-dong | Known for its local markets and eateries, this area is popular with both locals and tourists looking for authentic Korean cuisine and experiences. | Yeonsan Market, Gwangju World Cup Stadium |
| Joongang-ro | A bustling area with shopping centers, entertainment venues, and cultural spots, sought after by both business travelers and tourists. | Gwangju Plaza, Art Center, Wang Geun-jin Park |
| Daein Market | Famous for its vibrant market culture, making it an attractive destination for travelers looking for local foods and souvenirs. | Daein Night Market, Yangdong Traditional Village, Gwangju Economic and Trade Center |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Gwangju-si are entire homes (91%), with private rooms at 9%. Houses are the most common property type at 63%, about 2.4 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (26%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Gwangju-si Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.3% | 42 |
| Private room | 8.7% | 4 |
Listings by property type
Gwangju-si Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 63.0% | 29 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 26.1% | 12 |
| Apartment/Condo | 10.9% | 5 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Gwangju-si (41% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (31%). Shares are of the 32 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Gwangju-si entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 40.6% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.8% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% | 3 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Gwangju-si earned ₩6,270,000 over the past year, against ₩9,280,000 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | ₩6,270,000 | ₩19,200,000 | ₩174,548 | 34% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10 | ₩9,280,000 | ₩22,100,000 | ₩213,083 | 29% |
The most common capacity in Gwangju-si is four guests (36% of listings), and 55% of listings sleep six or more.
Gwangju-si listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 4.5% | 2 |
| 3 guests | 4.5% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 36.4% | 16 |
| 6 guests | 31.8% | 14 |
| 7 guests | 2.3% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 20.5% | 9 |
Gwangju-si hosts set up an average of 1.9 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About one in ten listings (11%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Gwangju-si: 98% of listings offer it, and 72% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Gwangju-si listings with each common amenity
Guests
Gwangju-si draws mostly domestic guests: 91% of those who left reviews live in South Korea. Seoul alone accounts for 54% of reviews. Of the 9% from abroad, most come from the United States and New Zealand. Guests speak a mix of languages: Korean leads at 54%, followed by English and Japanese.
91% of Gwangju-si guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Gwangju-si guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Seoul | 53.7% |
| Incheon | 4.4% |
| Seongnam-si | 3.7% |
| Daegu | 2.2% |
| Anyang | 1.5% |
Where Gwangju-si guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 91.3% |
| United States | 4.1% |
| New Zealand | 0.6% |
| Australia | 0.6% |
| Mexico | 0.6% |
Languages spoken by Gwangju-si guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Korean | 54.3% |
| English | 37.0% |
| Japanese | 3.3% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| German | 2.2% |
Gwangju-si Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 17% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.69, against 4.91 for check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 90 reviews each on average.
Check-in scores highest in Gwangju-si; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.86 |
| Cleanliness | 4.81 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.73 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
About nine in ten Gwangju-si listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 37% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Gwangju-si listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 71.7% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 17.4% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 8.7% | 4 |
| 1-30 days | 2.2% | 1 |
Days a year Gwangju-si listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.3% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 6.5% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 19.6% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 32.6% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 37.0% | 17 |
The average Gwangju-si booking lasts 2 nights, longest in July and shortest in November. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. About nine in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Gwangju-si
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Gwangju-si accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Gwangju-si listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Gwangju-si, used by 54% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 37% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Gwangju-si listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than two in ten Gwangju-si listings charge a cleaning fee. Fees here tend to be small: for listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up less than 1% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Gwangju-si, a three-bedroom home, took in ₩117,000,000 over the past year, about 5.3 times the city's average of ₩22,100,000.
Gonjiam <Hwiseonjae>. Relax in the scenery. (BBQ allowed) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Howdy / Vacation Home Detached Pension / Free Steam Room and Karaoke Room / Fireplace / Barbecue… Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Garden of Cloud Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
[Seagull House] Private house next to the valley 6 minutes to Gonjiam and Hwadam Forest Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.73
Gyeonggi-do accommodation where you can do 41 semi-glamping, fire, forest, water, and meat. Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.95
[Sunshine Premium Private House] Perfect private house in the suburbs of Seoul where you can enjoy… Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98 Professional management companies run 22% of Gwangju-si listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run half of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 28% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 36 km, Namyangju-si (36 km away, 39 listings) earned the most per listing, about 29% more than Gwangju-si. Seongnam-si was the busiest, booked on 50% of nights against 28% in Gwangju-si.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seongnam-si 18 km | 75 | ₩9,950,180 | ₩93,725 | 50% |
| Yongin-si 18 km | 109 | ₩14,523,527 | ₩177,939 | 33% |
| Yangpyeong 25 km | 60 | ₩18,164,543 | ₩329,877 | 26% |
| Suwon-si 28 km | 442 | ₩11,835,111 | ₩109,361 | 39% |
| Guri-si 30 km | 117 | ₩10,717,471 | ₩88,615 | 45% |
| Osan-si 32 km | 33 | ₩5,842,998 | ₩75,716 | 33% |
| Anyang-si 33 km | 81 | ₩5,828,521 | ₩63,497 | 37% |
| Namyangju-si 36 km | 39 | ₩28,602,604 | ₩319,396 | 28% |
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FAQ
An active Gwangju-si Airbnb grossed ₩22,089,910 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 46 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₩4,020,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Gwangju-si listings earn between ₩576,000 and ₩4,020,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₩5,580,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Gwangju-si were booked on 28% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Gyeonggi Province average. October is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Gwangju-si cost ₩229,088 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₩130,000 and ₩271,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Gwangju-si, 93% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Gwangju-si Airbnb grossed ₩22,089,910 in the 12 months to September 2026, 66% above the Gyeonggi Province average of ₩13,345,083. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ₩16,229,910 a year (about ₩1,350,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about ₩3,690,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging ₩3,320,000 per active listing over the past two years, and March usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Gwangju-si listing was open to book earned ₩75,800 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ₩172,000 or more.
Gwangju-si stays were booked 23 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Gwangju-si Airbnb stay lasted 2 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Gwangju-si Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Gwangju City Hall, Namgu and Seo-gu draw the most short-term rental interest in Gwangju-si. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 46 active Airbnb listings in Gwangju-si as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Seongnam-si, 18 km away.
In Gwangju-si, more than two in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the fees tend to be small: for listings that charge one, they make up less than 1% of gross revenue.
Method
Figures on this page cover 46 active Airbnb listings in Gwangju-si from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in South Korean won at ₩1,448 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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