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A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a parking area in front.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a glass door entrance, and a visible elevator.

A rooftop swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A spacious gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and large windows providing natural light.

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Dr. Kim

₩65,454

₩71,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with blinds, and a green birdcage on the table.

A multi-story hotel with a red facade and a sign in a foreign language.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A modern hotel room with a white console table, a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a kettle, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jake

₩96,364

₩106,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern kitchen area with a counter displaying packaged snacks and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hallway with a fire extinguisher, a sign, and an elevator.

A reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a trash bin, and a door with a red emergency light.

3. EG STAY hotel

Buk-gu, 2.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

MINHWAN

₩61,363

₩67,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a TV.

A spacious indoor area with a carpeted floor, several tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible minibar.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a TV, and a potted plant.

4. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Buk-gu, 2.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Karina

₩40,908

₩44,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a bed, wooden floor, a brick wall, and a white door.

A self-service breakfast area with a wooden counter, coffee machines, and storage cabinets.

A compact, modern washing machine in a wooden cabinet with a built-in sink.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a digital screen, and a coffee machine.

5. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Buk-gu, 3.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

S. Paul

₩49,090

₩53,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel facade with classical architecture, featuring columns and arched windows.

A reception desk with a sign reading "A.C.C Hotel Business Hotel" and a plant to the left.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a small desk with a lamp.

A hotel bathroom with a mirror, a towel rack, a telephone, a tray with mugs, and a kettle.

6. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Buk-gu, 2.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Christian

₩33,750

₩37,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass-enclosed shower, and a wooden headboard.

A modern staircase with metal railings, potted plants, and a tiled floor leading to a room with a bed.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a glass partition separating the living area from a bathroom.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

7. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Moziah

₩59,091

₩65,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A cozy reading nook with a wooden table, cushions, a large teddy bear, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a guest house.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and various kitchen appliances.

A compact workspace with a wooden desk, white chair, and a small shelf with potted plants.

8. New Gwangju Guesthouse

Buk-gu, 3.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

소희

₩39,341

₩43,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

9. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

₩70,909

₩78,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A swimming pool with a view of a tropical landscape through an open window.

A cozy living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a wooden door.

A room with a kitchen area, two wicker chairs, a small table, and large potted plants.

10. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

gwong won

₩53,577

₩58,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a staircase.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a staircase leading up to the doors, and well-lit surroundings.

A modern office with three desks, each with a computer monitor, and a 'Staff only' door.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round coffee table, a comfortable armchair, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.

11. Hotel Hive Inn

Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Youngsil

₩63,636

₩70,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, arranged on a long counter with chairs and tables in the background.

A modern bathroom with a glass partition, a built-in sink, and a mirror.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

12. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jimin

₩63,636

₩70,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spa area with a large bathtub, a wicker basket, and a wooden bench.

A modern outdoor patio with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A spa area with a seating area, a wooden wall, and potted plants.

A woman sitting by a poolside area with a wicker basket and a white chair.

13. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Terry

₩65,454

₩71,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern lobby with a sofa set, a small table, and a bookshelf with books.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small round table, a sofa, and a built-in wardrobe with a mirror.

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a contemporary design.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, bedside tables, and a bed.

14. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

JOONGHO

₩61,818

₩68,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating 'OUT PARKING IN' and a parking garage entrance.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a soap dispenser on a shelf.

A modern reception desk with a marble stool, a Christmas tree decoration, and a view of a hotel sign.

15. Hotel Summit

Gwangsan-gu, 8.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jojo Soh

₩59,091

₩65,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a dining area with a long table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A parking garage entrance with a clear OUT and IN sign, a directional sign, and a parking space number 128.

A buffet area with multiple food stations, a marble counter, and a clean, modern design.

A spacious lobby with a large potted plant, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a modern elevator.

16. CS Hotel

Seo-Gu, 5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Daniel

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern building with a sign for 'Madrid Business Hotel' and a 'Parking' entrance.

A modern restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and a central counter with food displays.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern hotel corridor with elevators, a polished floor, and a clean, contemporary design.

17. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 10 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Chelsey

₩70,662

₩77,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building with vertical light strips and signage in Korean.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate sofa, a glass coffee table, a vanity with a mirror, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative wall.

A spacious conference room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a television screen.

18. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 8.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

John

₩44,318

₩48,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern hotel reception area with a glass entrance, a reception desk, and a computer setup.

A modern cafe interior with a counter, menu board, seating area, and potted plants.

A modern hotel reception area with a marble counter, a reception desk, and a seating area with a coffee table.

A modern hotel corridor with a polished marble floor, a glass elevator, and a dark elevator door marked with the number 602.

19. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 10.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Andrew

₩75,392

₩82,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a small table, and a chair.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a white picket fence, and a decorative tree under string lights.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a variety of dishes, and blue pendant lighting.

20. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Taylor

₩67,500

₩74,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju Folk Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gwangju H1 Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 262 reviews	View
Gwangju Tourist Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 103 reviews	View
EG STAY hotel	9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan	8.8 Excellent 65 reviews	View
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station	8.8 Excellent 60 reviews	View

Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast service is very good."

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, great room"

ACC Design Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Clean, and helpful staff"

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

10/10 Excellent

"Was great for a few nights stay in Gwangju, easy access to public transport and affordable. The room itself was clean and had all the amenities I needed. Was useful having a microwave and utensils on each floor. And I really appreciated the free Netflix and Disney plus. Would definitely stay again."

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

8/10 Good

"Hotel was quite far from other areas and the convenience store at the bottom of the hotel was not that well stocked. But the hotel was clean and the room was of a decent size for 2 people."

Gwangju H1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room and facilities. Loved it."

Other attractions near Gwangju Folk Museum

Jungoe Park

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Jungoe Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Gwangju National Museum

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gwangju National Museum in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Gwangju Art and Culture Center

8.2/10 (51 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Gwangju Art and Culture Center during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

8.4/10 (20 reviews)

Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Namdo Folk Food Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Namdo Folk Food Museum during your travels in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Yangdong Market

7.4/10 (42 reviews)

During your trip to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Yangdong Market. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to May 18th Memorial Cultural Center during your stay in Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center

Enjoy an outing to Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center during your stay in Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwangju Folk Museum?

Gwangju Folk Museum is located in an area of Gwangju that travelers like for its shopping. You'll find 100 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gwangju Folk Museum?

Gwangju H1 Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gwangju Folk Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include Biennale Hotel and Gwangju Tourist Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwangju Folk Museum?

Expedia has 100 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gwangju Folk Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwangju Folk Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Gwangju Folk Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gwangju Folk Museum?

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What can I see and do near Gwangju Folk Museum?

Gwangju National Museum, Chosun University Museum of Art, and Namdo Folk Food Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like 5.18 Democracy Square, Missionary's House of Wilson, and House of Choi Seung-hyo. Spend some time wandering around 5-18 Memorial Park, Damyang Marsh, and Ssangam Park.

How can I get to Gwangju Folk Museum?

If you're taking a train to the area, Gwangju Station is the closest station to Buk-gu. There may not be many public transit options close to Gwangju Folk Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Gwangju Folk Museum hotels

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

2. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

3. EG STAY hotel

4. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

5. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

6. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

7. Biennale Hotel

8. New Gwangju Guesthouse

9. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

10. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

11. Hotel Hive Inn

12. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

13. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

14. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

15. Hotel Summit

16. CS Hotel

17. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

18. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

19. Gwangju Aura Hotel

20. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju Folk Museum

Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

CS Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Other attractions near Gwangju Folk Museum

Jungoe Park

Gwangju National Museum

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Namdo Folk Food Museum

Yangdong Market

May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center

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