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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 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.

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

1. CS Hotel

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

Daniel

£45

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

2. Hound Hotel Sangmu

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

Taylor

£37

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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, 1.3 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Andrew

£80

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

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

4. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.8 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Dr. Kim

£31

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

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

5. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Seo-Gu, 0.4 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Ines

£45

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 modern interior with a central fireplace, a patterned wall, and a view of the street outside.

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

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

Seong min

£79

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, a door labeled "50", and a wall-mounted elevator control panel.

7. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

Seo-Gu, 0.5 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

MIJIN

£25

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

8. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Seo-Gu, 0.5 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Houaida

£44

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a large stove and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Hotel B

Seo-Gu, 0.4 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

"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."

Jungshik

£39

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A cozy outdoor seating area with a checkered tablecloth, two cushioned sofas, and a wine bottle and glasses on the table.

10. YAJA Hotel

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

Laura

£29

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.

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

11. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

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

Toshiharu

£41

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small table.

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

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

12. Hotel The May

Seo-Gu, 0.4 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

hwajin

£33

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the Bolton Hotel.

13. Bolton Hotel

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

OKCHEOL

£33

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A corridor with a brick wall on one side and wooden paneling on the other.

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.

14. Hotel Stay 53

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

Robert

£36

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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 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.

15. H Avenue Sangmu

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

byeong kwon

£35

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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, 0.6 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Edgar

£30

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a large window with curtains.

17. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

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

SUGU

£35

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 staircase with metal railings, potted plants, and a tiled floor leading to a room with a bed.

18. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.8 mi from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Moziah

£33

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

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

19. Gallery Hotel

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

Sara

£47

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A building entrance with a sign reading "삼무빌" and "아시아스쿨".

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

20. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

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

chang

£20

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
CS Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 774 reviews	View
Hound Hotel Sangmu	9.2 Wonderful 182 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Gwangju H1 Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 265 reviews	View
Dubai Hotel Gwangju	9.0 Wonderful 491 reviews	View

Top May 18th Memorial Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

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 B

10/10 Excellent

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. "

H Avenue Sangmu

10/10 Excellent

"So easy to check in and out and all the needs for stay are free"

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 in 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. Travellers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 29 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 choices close by include BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju) and CS Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options 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 refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center.

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 5-18 Memorial Park, Ssangam Park and Jungoe Park.

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

Make your way to Sangmu Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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

7. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

8. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

9. Hotel B

10. YAJA Hotel

11. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

12. Hotel The May

13. Bolton Hotel

14. Hotel Stay 53

15. H Avenue Sangmu

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

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

H Avenue Sangmu

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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