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

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.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

1. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jake

AED 259

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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.

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 151

AED 167 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

3. New Gwangju Guesthouse

Buk-gu, 3.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

소희

AED 128

AED 141 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 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.

4. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Moziah

AED 159

AED 176 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

5. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

AED 171

AED 191 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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.

6. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 10 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Chelsey

AED 199

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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 hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated signage.

7. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

KYEONGKEUN

AED 176

AED 194 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

8. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 10.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Chang

AED 203

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, one beige and one blue, and a small table to the left.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating 'OUT PARKING IN' and a parking garage entrance.

A modern reception desk with a marble stool, a Christmas tree decoration, and a view of a hotel sign.

9. Hotel Summit

Gwangsan-gu, 8.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jojo Soh

AED 157

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

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

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

10. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Seo-Gu, 6.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Nicolas

AED 165

AED 184 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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.

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

11. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

Gwangsan-gu, 5.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Jinhyung

AED 149

AED 164 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with vertical light strips and signage in Korean.

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.

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

12. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 8.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

John

AED 144

AED 159 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a 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.

A reception area with a glass door, a reception desk, a blue sofa with a yellow pillow, and a potted plant.

13. Hotel The Spot

Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

James

AED 143

AED 157 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

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

14. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Terry

AED 138

AED 154 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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 223

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a vending machine, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A parking garage with multiple parking spaces, a sign for Brown-Dot Hotel, and a white SUV parked in one of the spaces.

16. Browndot Hotel Gwangju Hanam Branch

Gwangsan-gu, 7.9 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

YONGSUN

AED 174

AED 192 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 hotel room with a sofa, armchair, bedside tables, and a bed.

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

17. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

JOONGHO

AED 178

AED 197 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, leather seating area, and a well-lit interior.

18. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Seo-Gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

Ines

AED 228

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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, and a chair. A large window offers a view of a cityscape at night.

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 hotel room with two large beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a city view.

19. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

STEVEN

AED 184

AED 203 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a dining area, and a bed.

20. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Seo-Gu, 4.8 km from Gwangju Folk Museum

DOUGLAS

AED 213

AED 235 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Although I didn’t need it, it was pleasant surprise to see a full size refrigerator and washer and cooktop."

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 ."

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious and clean"

Gwangju H1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

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."

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 Tourist Hotel

2. EG STAY hotel

3. New Gwangju Guesthouse

4. Biennale Hotel

5. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

6. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

7. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

8. Gwangju Aura Hotel

9. Hotel Summit

10. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

11. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

12. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

13. Hotel The Spot

14. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

15. Hound Hotel Sangmu

16. Browndot Hotel Gwangju Hanam Branch

17. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

18. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

19. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

20. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Compare top hotels near Gwangju Folk Museum

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

EG STAY hotel

New Gwangju Guesthouse

Biennale Hotel

Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

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

CS Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

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

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

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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