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

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

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

1. CS Hotel

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Daniel

₩81,818

₩90,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

2. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Taylor

₩72,000

₩79,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

3. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Seo-Gu, 2.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Andrew

₩120,000

₩145,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

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.

4. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Buk-gu, 2.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Dr. Kim

₩65,454

₩72,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a trash bin.

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.

5. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Seo-Gu, 0.6 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Ines

₩74,812

₩82,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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

6. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Seo-Gu, 0.8 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Lee

₩84,227

₩92,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL B' and 'BUSINESS HOTEL GWANGJU'.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern hotel corridor with a sign indicating room numbers 301-305 and 306-311.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital screen, and a signboard with hotel amenities.

7. Hotel B

Seo-Gu, 0.7 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

jeung

₩63,592

₩69,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city at night.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

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

Seo-Gu, 0.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Seung Bin

₩135,000

₩148,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with a wooden bench, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a balcony with wicker furniture, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A reception area with a brick wall, a glass door, and a white bench.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, and a window with blinds.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden ceiling panels, a central dining table with chairs, a bar area, and a visible kitchen counter.

9. YAJA Hotel

Seo-Gu, 1.2 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Laura

₩51,750

₩56,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, glass doors, and a sign listing amenities like a business center and breakfast.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

The exterior of Hotel Signature Gwangju with a prominent 'Grand Open' sign, a visible entrance, and a parking area.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

10. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

Seo-Gu, 0.8 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

ChangHon

₩40,909

₩45,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a sofa, and a desk.

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a pattern of lights, a prominent entrance with glass doors, and a parking area with cars.

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

A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.

11. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

Seo-Gu, 1.2 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

JONGKYU

₩90,545

₩99,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the street below.

A restaurant with a long counter, wooden flooring, and traditional decor.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, wooden walls, and doors with electronic keycard readers.

12. Bolton Hotel

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

OKCHEOL

₩54,545

₩60,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A tall building with a 'MAY' sign at the top and a '5' sign at the entrance.

A reception area with a reception desk, multiple hanging lights, a staircase, and bookshelves with books.

A modern reception area with a counter, bookshelves, and a staircase leading to another level.

A modern conference room with a kitchen area, a reception desk, and directional signage.

13. Hotel The May

Seo-Gu, 0.6 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

hwajin

₩54,818

₩60,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a marble counter, a glass wall with 'H. AVENUE' signage, a reception desk, and a hand sanitizer dispenser.

A modern lobby with a staircase, white sofas, a glass coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'Haven' sign at the top.

A modern hotel room with a dark wood floor, a large bed with a headboard, two white armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window with vertical blinds.

14. H Avenue Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 0.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

byeong kwon

₩49,495

₩59,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with a leather sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a large yellow sign, multiple windows, and a parking area.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a fire extinguisher, and a red dresser.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a door labeled "HOTEL STAY 53".

15. Hotel Stay 53

Seo-Gu, 1.3 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Robert

₩64,891

₩71,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a river, and a park with trees.

A modern lobby with a self-check-in kiosk, seating area, and large windows.

A balcony with a metal table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture of Paris, and a window with curtains.

16. Boutique Hotel Wine

Seo-Gu, 1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Edgar

₩70,000

₩77,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a parking sign.

A modern lobby with glass doors, a painting, and seating areas.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with modern appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

17. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

SUGU

₩63,636

₩70,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

A modern bathroom with white tiled walls, large potted plants, and white chairs.

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

18. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 2.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Moziah

₩53,299

₩58,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A building with a sign reading "Business HOTEL Gallery".

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, a refrigerator, and a window.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

19. Gallery Hotel

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Sara

₩90,909

₩100,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lobby with a large fish tank, a glass railing, and a purple wall with butterfly designs.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a telephone, and a kettle.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A hallway with a fire extinguisher, a water dispenser, and a door at the end.

20. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

Seo-Gu, 0.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

chang

₩36,364

₩40,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
CS Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 816 reviews	View
Hound Hotel Sangmu	9.2 Wonderful 193 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Gwangju H1 Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 284 reviews	View
Dubai Hotel Gwangju	9.0 Wonderful 506 reviews	View

Top May 18th Memorial Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

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."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast service is very good."

Hotel B

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and very kind staff. A lot of restaurants nearby. Breakfast was basic with "continental' and Korean options, but was adequate. Parking space is sufficient. When it is tricky, the staff will help you for free. Adding a door for the toilet inside the bathroom would be nice for the privacy and simultaneous use of the toilet and bathroom sink by two family members. Adding a closet / drawer would be handy for those staying more than a couple of days."

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."

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

8/10 Good

"Great breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable beds, but it is directly in the party area. "

Hound Hotel Sangmu

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel in a nice area. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Close to city train."

Gwangju W Lounge Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is in a great location. I was able to walk to the Uncheon Reservoir to see the Cherry Blossoms and find some great places to eat. The Gwangju National Museum is only a 15 min. Taxi ride away. The room has a steam cleaning machine to press or refresh your clothes! The only thing that was wrong with the room is the mattress is SUPER hard. I actually ended up sleeping on the couch in the room as it was much more comfortable. I only wish the mattress was softer and the stay would have been perfect. "

YAJA Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location not far from train station and so many restaurants near by. The hotel look new. Need to pay attention to housekeeping. The dinning table in my room got stain on it. And there are no bathroom door. "

Other attractions near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

5-18 Memorial Park

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at 5-18 Memorial Park, a lovely green space 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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Uncheon Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Uncheon Reservoir during your travels in Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Kimdaejoong Convention Center

8.0/10 (48 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Guus Hiddink Stadium

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Catch an event at Guus Hiddink Stadium during your trip to Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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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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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 World Cup Stadium

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Gwangju World Cup Stadium during your trip to Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

May 18th Memorial Cultural Center is located in Gwangju. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 29 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

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 just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center. Other good options within a short distance include BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju) and CS Hotel.

How many hotels are there near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

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What can I see and do near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Chosun University Museum of Art, Gwangju National Museum, and Gwangju Folk Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. 5.18 Democracy Square, Missionary's House of Wilson, and House of Lee Jang-woo are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around May 18th Memorial Cultural Center. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Ssangam Park, 5-18 Memorial Park, and Jungoe Park.

How can I get to May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Head over to Sangmu Station for metro transit. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for May 18th Memorial Cultural Center hotels

1. CS Hotel

2. Hound Hotel Sangmu

3. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4. Gwangju H1 Hotel

5. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

6. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

7. Hotel B

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

9. YAJA Hotel

10. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

11. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

12. Bolton Hotel

13. Hotel The May

14. H Avenue Sangmu

15. Hotel Stay 53

16. Boutique Hotel Wine

17. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

18. Biennale Hotel

19. Gallery Hotel

20. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

Compare popular hotels close to May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Top May 18th Memorial Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

CS Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

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

Hotel B

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Hound Hotel Sangmu

Gwangju W Lounge Hotel

YAJA Hotel

Other attractions near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

5-18 Memorial Park

Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center

Uncheon Reservoir

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Guus Hiddink Stadium

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

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