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

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

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Dr. Kim

AED 191

AED 210 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen area with a counter displaying packaged snacks and a coffee machine.

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

A hallway with a fire extinguisher, a sign, and an elevator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

2. EG STAY hotel

Buk-gu, 2.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Moon Gyu

AED 157

AED 172 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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 121

AED 133 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 240

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, wooden floor, a brick wall, and a white door.

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

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

Buk-gu, 3.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

S. Paul

AED 105

AED 117 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 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.

6. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Moziah

AED 153

AED 168 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A compact workspace with a wooden desk, white chair, and a small shelf with potted plants.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a guest house.

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

7. New Gwangju Guesthouse

Buk-gu, 3.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

소희

AED 126

AED 138 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

8. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

AED 167

AED 187 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

KYEONGKEUN

AED 174

AED 192 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A cozy living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

10. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

gwong won

AED 119

AED 131 total

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

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.

11. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

Gwangsan-gu, 5.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jinhyung

AED 145

AED 161 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 10.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Andrew

AED 188

AED 209 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 woman sitting by a poolside area with a wicker basket and a white chair.

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

13. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Terry

AED 133

AED 146 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern lobby with a sofa set, a small table, and a bookshelf with books.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, bedside tables, and a bed.

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.

14. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

JOONGHO

AED 172

AED 190 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a variety of dishes, and blue pendant lighting.

15. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Taylor

AED 206

AED 229 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a sign for 'Madrid Business Hotel' and a 'Parking' entrance.

A hotel room with a washing machine, a vanity with a mirror, a wooden chair, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern hotel corridor with elevators, a polished floor, and a clean, contemporary design.

16. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 10 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Chelsey

AED 186

AED 206 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a central counter, seating area, and bookshelves.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding mirror, a sink with a speckled countertop, and two towels hanging on a rack.

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

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

Dong-Gu, 4.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Gordon

AED 329

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern room with a grey sofa, white tables, and a black wall-mounted light fixture.

A hallway with a fire extinguisher, a door with a number, and a ceiling with spherical lights.

A modern office space with a brick wall, a large window, and a desk with a computer and lamp.

18. Hotel The Spot

Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

James

AED 140

AED 154 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a striped carpet, recessed lighting, and mirrored walls.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Top Cloud Hotel" and a digital screen displaying information. There are two potted plants on either side of the desk.

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 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.

19. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

STEVEN

AED 168

AED 187 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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 bathroom with a large round mirror, two sinks, and a shower area.

20. BROWN DOT HOTEL

Buk-gu, 3.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

SoonHee

AED 154

AED 172 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju Folk Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gwangju H1 Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 284 reviews	View
EG STAY hotel	9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews	View
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan	8.8 Excellent 71 reviews	View
Gwangju Tourist Hotel	8.8 Excellent 107 reviews	View
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station	8.6 Excellent 64 reviews	View

Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice facilities and close to many restaurants."

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?

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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. Biennale Hotel

7. New Gwangju Guesthouse

8. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

9. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

10. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

11. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

12. Gwangju Aura Hotel

13. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

14. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

15. Hound Hotel Sangmu

16. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

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

18. Hotel The Spot

19. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

20. BROWN DOT HOTEL

Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju Folk Museum

Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

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

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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