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

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

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

A rooftop swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Kwang seok

AED 171

AED 191 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hallway with a fire extinguisher, a sign, and an elevator.

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

2. EG STAY hotel

Buk-gu, 2.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Moon Gyu

AED 181

AED 199 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A spacious indoor area with a carpeted floor, several tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible minibar.

3. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Buk-gu, 2.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Karina

AED 122

AED 134 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

4. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jake

AED 242

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

5. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Buk-gu, 3.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

S. Paul

AED 111

AED 123 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Buk-gu, 2.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Christian

AED 85

AED 95 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern staircase with metal railings, potted plants, and a tiled floor leading to a room with a bed.

7. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Moziah

AED 163

AED 179 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A cozy reading nook with a wooden table, cushions, a large teddy bear, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and various kitchen appliances.

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.

8. New Gwangju Guesthouse

Buk-gu, 3.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

소희

AED 128

AED 140 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

9. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

AED 170

AED 190 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel reception area with a card deck, self-service kiosk, and reception desk.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and headphones.

A sauna with wooden walls, a bench, and a towel.

A sauna room with wooden walls and a bench.

10. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

Seo-Gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

juhee

AED 143

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

11. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

KYEONGKEUN

AED 176

AED 193 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a staircase leading up to the doors, and well-lit surroundings.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round coffee table, a comfortable armchair, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.

12. Hotel Hive Inn

Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Youngsil

AED 154

AED 171 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 room with a round wooden table, two chairs, one beige and one blue, and a small table to the left.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a soap dispenser on a shelf.

13. Hotel Summit

Gwangsan-gu, 8.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jojo Soh

AED 153

AED 170 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

14. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

gwong won

AED 117

AED 129 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

15. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 10.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Chang

AED 194

AED 214 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building with vertical light strips and signage in Korean.

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

A spacious conference room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and a television screen.

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.

16. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 8.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

John

AED 140

AED 155 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A modern reception area with a stone-textured wall, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

17. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

Gwangsan-gu, 5.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jinhyung

AED 148

AED 164 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a contemporary design.

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.

18. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

JOONGHO

AED 174

AED 192 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

19. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Terry

AED 158

AED 174 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel entrance with a brick facade, a sign for 'Brown - Downtown Hotel', and a parking sign.

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

20. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Seo-Gu, 6.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Nicolas

AED 165

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

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

8/10 Good

"The counter staff could converse in simple English, extremely helpful and attentive. It took them less than 5 minutes to bring the items you requested to your room. Super efficient ."

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

8/10 Good

"Nice breakfast buffet."

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."

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 studying the exhibits at Gwangju National Museum 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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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 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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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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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 travelers 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 close to Gwangju Folk Museum?

Gwangju H1 Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 within a short distance include Biennale Hotel and Gwangju Tourist Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwangju Folk Museum?

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Gwangju Folk Museum.

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

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Gwangju Folk Museum, click here.

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 transit options close to Gwangju Folk Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Gwangju Folk Museum hotels

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

2. EG STAY hotel

3. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

4. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

5. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

6. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

7. Biennale Hotel

8. New Gwangju Guesthouse

9. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

10. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

11. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

12. Hotel Hive Inn

13. Hotel Summit

14. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

15. Gwangju Aura Hotel

16. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

17. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

18. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

19. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

20. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Compare top hotels near Gwangju Folk Museum

Gwangju H1 Hotel

EG STAY hotel

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

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

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

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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