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

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

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Buk-gu, 0.8 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Dr. Kim

£34

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel with a prominent sign indicating it's open for business.

2. EG STAY hotel

Buk-gu, 1.7 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

MINHWAN

£39

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

3. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Buk-gu, 0.9 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jake

£54

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 hotel entrance with a yellow and black facade, a clear sign reading "HOTEL OFTEN", and a parking area with several cars.

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

4. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Buk-gu, 1.9 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

S. Paul

£25

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A hallway with doors marked with room numbers, carpeted flooring, and a modern design.

5. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.5 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Christian

£16

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

6. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 0.8 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Moziah

£36

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

7. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.9 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

£38

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A person seated at a desk with a computer, keyboard, and headphones.

A modern interior with a central seating area, recessed lighting, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a painting of mountains.

A person using a coffee machine in a room with a window, a shelf with items, and a sink.

8. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

Seo-Gu, 1.8 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

£30

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

9. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Buk-gu, 3.3 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

YONG WOOK

£39

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

10. Hotel Hive Inn

Gwangsan-gu, 3.4 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Youngsil

£37

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A hotel entrance with a wooden door and a sign reading "Maison de on HOTEL".

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

11. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 3.4 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

gwong won

£27

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

12. Hotel Summit

Gwangsan-gu, 5.1 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jojo Soh

£34

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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 hotel with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a parking area.

13. BROWN DOT HOTEL

Buk-gu, 2.1 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

SoonHee

£29

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, a lounge chair, and a wooden fence with potted plants.

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

14. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 3.4 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Terry

£32

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

15. CS Hotel

Seo-Gu, 3.1 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Daniel

£47

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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 sofa, armchair, bedside tables, and a bed.

16. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 3.2 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

JOONGHO

£35

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 corridor with red walls, a polished floor, and framed artwork.

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

17. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 5 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

John

£33

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

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

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

18. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 6.3 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Andrew

£42

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

Gwangsan-gu, 3.5 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jinhyung

£33

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

20. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 3.2 mi from Gwangju Folk Museum

Taylor

£53

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju Folk Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gwangju H1 Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 269 reviews	View
EG STAY hotel	9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Gwangju Tourist Hotel	8.8 Excellent 104 reviews	View
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station	8.8 Excellent 61 reviews	View
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel	8.4 Very good 59 reviews	View

Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

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

8/10 Good

"Functional hotel close to the main sights"

Gwangju H1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Well kept room, very clean, very helpful and courteous front desk staff. Had a very pleasant stay. Thank you!"

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."

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 exploring the galleries in Gwangju National Museum 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-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 browsing the exhibits at 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 travellers like for its shopping. You'll find 103 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Gwangju H1 Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 close by include Biennale Hotel and Gwangju Tourist Hotel.

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

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Gwangju Folk Museum.

What can I see and do near Gwangju Folk Museum?

Chosun University Museum of Art, Gwangju National Museum 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 Ssangam Park, Damyang Marsh and 5-18 Memorial 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 transport options to choose from near Gwangju Folk Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Gwangju Folk Museum hotels

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

2. EG STAY hotel

3. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

4. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

5. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

6. Biennale Hotel

7. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

8. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

9. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

10. Hotel Hive Inn

11. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

12. Hotel Summit

13. BROWN DOT HOTEL

14. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

15. CS Hotel

16. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

17. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

18. Gwangju Aura Hotel

19. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

20. Hound Hotel Sangmu

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Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

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

Gwangju H1 Hotel

CS Hotel

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

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

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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