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Our top choices for Gwangju Folk Museum hotels

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.

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel
Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
Dr. Kim
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Gwangju H1 Hotel
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with blinds, and a green birdcage on the table.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
A multi-story hotel with a red facade and a sign in a foreign language.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

2. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Buk-gu, 1.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Jake
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
A modern kitchen area with a counter displaying packaged snacks and a coffee machine.
A hotel with a prominent sign indicating it's open for business.
A reception area with a reception desk labeled "INFORMATION," a trash bin, and a door with a red emergency light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

3. EG STAY hotel

EG STAY hotel
Buk-gu, 2.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
MINHWAN
AU$79
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
EG STAY hotel
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a TV.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a TV, and a potted plant.
A spacious indoor area with a carpeted floor, several tables and chairs, and potted plants.
A tall, white building with multiple windows and a distinctive tower with a logo at the top.

4. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Buk-gu, 2.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Karina
AU$45
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
A hotel room with a bed, wooden floor, a brick wall, and a white door.
A hotel entrance with a yellow and black facade, a clear sign reading "HOTEL OFTEN", and a parking area with several cars.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a digital screen, and a coffee machine.
A self-service breakfast area with a wooden counter, coffee machines, and storage cabinets.

5. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Buk-gu, 3.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
S. Paul
AU$47
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
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 bathroom with white tiled walls, large potted plants, and white chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

6. Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel
Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Moziah
AU$59
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Biennale Hotel
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 compact workspace with a wooden desk, white chair, and a small shelf with potted plants.
A cozy cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the street, and various decorations including notes and stuffed animals.

7. New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse
Buk-gu, 3.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
소희
AU$50
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
New Gwangju Guesthouse

8. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel
Buk-gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated signage.
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.

9. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Lantana Hotel Gwangju
Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
AHRAHM
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Lantana Hotel Gwangju
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern reception desk with a marble stool, a Christmas tree decoration, and a view of a hotel sign.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a soap dispenser on a shelf.
A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, one beige and one blue, and a small table to the left.

10. Hotel Summit

Hotel Summit
Gwangsan-gu, 8.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
Singapore
Jojo Soh
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Summit
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 hotel reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A parking garage entrance with a clear OUT and IN sign, a directional sign, and a parking space number 128.

11. CS Hotel

CS Hotel
Seo-Gu, 5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Daniel
AU$82
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
CS Hotel
A modern building with a sign for 'Madrid Business Hotel' and a 'Parking' entrance.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
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.

12. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Madrid Hotel Gwangju
Gwangsan-gu, 10 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
Canada
Chelsey
AU$74
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Madrid Hotel Gwangju
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 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.

13. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Gwangsan-gu, 10.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Frank
AU$74
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Gwangju Aura Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, steps leading up to it, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass.
A modern building entrance with a tiled floor, a small garden area with plants, and a door with a handle.
A modern hotel lobby with a beige sofa, two white coffee tables, and artwork on the walls.
A modern entrance with a wooden door, a small indoor garden, and a concrete pathway leading to a glass door.

14. Hotel Ami

Hotel Ami
Gwangsan-gu, 8.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Rachel
AU$55
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hotel Ami
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern reception area with a stone-textured wall, a reception desk, and a potted plant.
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.

15. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
Gwangsan-gu, 5.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
KWANG SUN
AU$59
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
A modern hotel corridor with a striped carpet, recessed lighting, and mirrored walls.
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.
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.

16. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
STEVEN
AU$72
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju
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 bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a trash bin.

17. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Seo-Gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Ines
AU$83
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
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 modern hotel with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a parking area.
A modern reception area with a coffee machine, a trash bin, and a sign reading "BROWN DOT".

18. BROWN DOT HOTEL

BROWN DOT HOTEL
Buk-gu, 3.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
SoonHee
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
BROWN DOT HOTEL
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A multi-story Holiday Inn hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring numerous windows and a prominent signage.
A swimming pool with a no diving sign, a glass barrier, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

19. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Seo-Gu, 6.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Andrew
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
A modern hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, dark walls, and a door with a digital lock.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror.
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 lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a seating area, and a large skylight.

20. Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel
Dong-Gu, 4.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Stanley
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju Folk Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a parking area in front.
Gwangju H1 Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
261 reviews
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A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with blinds, and a green birdcage on the table.
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
103 reviews
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A modern kitchen area with a counter displaying packaged snacks and a coffee machine.
EG STAY hotel
9.0
Wonderful
10 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a TV.
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
8.8
Excellent
65 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, wooden floor, a brick wall, and a white door.
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
8.8
Excellent
60 reviews
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Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

CS Hotel

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful staff, great room"
Marie-Claude 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
CS Hotel
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Clean, and helpful staff"
PAUL 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
ACC Design Hotel
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

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."
Vanessa 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

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."
CHOY JING 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice room and facilities. Loved it."
Ji 1-night trip
Posted 11 months ago
Gwangju H1 Hotel

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 101 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 101 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, House of Lee Jang-woo and Missionary's House of Wilson. Spend some time wandering around 5-18 Memorial Park, Damyang Marsh and Jungoe 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.