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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

1. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Jake

₩96,364

₩106,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel corridor with wooden walls, a light-colored carpet, and a brick accent wall.

A modern bathroom with a large round mirror, two sinks, and a shower area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with two chairs, and a door leading to another room.

A modern reception area with a coffee machine, a trash bin, and a sign reading "BROWN DOT".

2. BROWN DOT HOTEL

Buk-gu, 2.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

SoonHee

₩64,636

₩71,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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 kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

3. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Moziah

₩53,761

₩59,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

4. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Buk-gu, 4.6 km from Gwangju National Museum

KYEONGKEUN

₩63,636

₩70,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet line with various dishes, and a restaurant counter in the background.

5. Hotel Hive Inn

Gwangsan-gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Youngsil

₩63,636

₩70,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

6. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 9.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

Andrew

₩75,232

₩82,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "CHEOMDAN HOTEL" and a "CAFE JOY" sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a dark door.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass door entrance, and a potted plant.

7. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

Gwangsan-gu, 4.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

Jinhyung

₩55,840

₩61,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel room with a washing machine, a vanity with a mirror, a wooden chair, and a bed.

8. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 9.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

Chelsey

₩70,661

₩77,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

9. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 4.8 km from Gwangju National Museum

Terry

₩49,090

₩53,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

10. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

gwong won

₩40,727

₩44,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "HOUND HOTEL" and a parking sign indicating a 5-6 meter parking space.

11. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju National Museum

Taylor

₩72,000

₩79,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wall, a built-in air conditioning unit, and a sliding door.

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, featuring a bar and seating.

12. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Seo-Gu, 7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Nicolas

₩65,455

₩72,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiled walls, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a dining area, and a bed.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent entrance at street level.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a kitchenette.

13. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Seo-Gu, 4.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

Lee

₩84,227

₩92,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel room with a dark blue accent wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden console, a massage chair, a sofa, and a round table.

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.

14. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 4.4 km from Gwangju National Museum

JOONGHO

₩66,909

₩73,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen above it, and a potted plant to the right.

15. CS Hotel

Seo-Gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju National Museum

Daniel

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a modern design.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a wooden floor.

16. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Seo-Gu, 6.1 km from Gwangju National Museum

Andrew

₩120,000

₩145,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, leather seating area, and a well-lit interior.

A modern dining area with a brick wall, multiple tables, and buffet-style food stations.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Dubai' sign, multiple floors, and a glass facade.

17. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Seo-Gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Ines

₩74,645

₩82,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

A reception area with a glass door, a reception desk, a blue sofa with a yellow pillow, and a potted plant.

A hallway with a fire extinguisher, a door with a number, and a ceiling with spherical lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

18. Hotel The Spot

Buk-gu, 4.5 km from Gwangju National Museum

James

₩51,166

₩56,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, dark walls, and a door with a digital lock.

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a seating area, and a large skylight.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, a small table with a kettle, a coffee machine, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern hallway with a patterned floor, grey walls, and recessed lighting.

19. Stay Hotel

Dong-Gu, 5 km from Gwangju National Museum

Stanley

₩57,272

₩62,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel corridor with a striped carpet, recessed lighting, and mirrored walls.

A hotel room with two large beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a city view.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair. A large window offers a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, a small wooden table, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

20. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 4.8 km from Gwangju National Museum

STEVEN

₩68,182

₩75,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju National Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gwangju Tourist Hotel	8.8 Excellent 107 reviews	View
BROWN DOT HOTEL	9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews	View
Biennale Hotel	7.6 Good 86 reviews	View
Lantana Hotel Gwangju	9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Hotel Hive Inn	9.6 Exceptional 63 reviews	View

Top Gwangju National Museum Hotel Reviews

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice facilities and close to many restaurants."

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious and clean"

Gwangju H1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Generally facility was good but not easy to say excellent."

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

8/10 Good

"Clean room and kind staffs"

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

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast service is very good."

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."

Other attractions near Gwangju National Museum

Gwangju Folk Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gwangju Folk Museum in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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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 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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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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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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Kumho Family Land

7.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the kids to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Gwangju. 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwangju National Museum?

Gwangju National Museum is located in an area of Gwangju that travelers like for its shopping. You'll find 110 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gwangju National Museum?

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located 3 mi (4.9 km) from Gwangju National Museum. Other good options within 5 miles include Gwangju H1 Hotel and Brown Dot Hotel Sinan.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Gwangju National Museum?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gwangju National Museum.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Gwangju National Museum.

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

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Gwangju National Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Gwangju National Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art, Gwangju Folk Museum, or Namdo Folk Food Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include 5.18 Democracy Square, Missionary's House of Wilson, and House of Choi Seung-hyo. You can wander around Ssangam Park, Damyang Marsh, or 5-18 Memorial Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to Gwangju National Museum?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Gwangju Station. There might not be many public transit options to choose from close to Gwangju National Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Gwangju National Museum hotels

1. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

2. BROWN DOT HOTEL

3. Biennale Hotel

4. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

5. Hotel Hive Inn

6. Gwangju Aura Hotel

7. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

8. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

9. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

10. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

11. Hound Hotel Sangmu

12. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

13. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

14. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

15. CS Hotel

16. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

17. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

18. Hotel The Spot

19. Stay Hotel

20. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju National Museum

Top Gwangju National Museum Hotel Reviews

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

CS Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

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

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Other attractions near Gwangju National Museum

Gwangju Folk Museum

Jungoe Park

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Namdo Folk Food Museum

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Kumho Family Land

May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Yangdong Market

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