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Our top choices for Gwangju Folk Museum hotels

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Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel
3.5 star property
Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (174)
"Convenient and comfortable stay. Easy taxi ride to centre of city and bus station. Kind staff especially at breakfast"
United Kingdom
Michele
The price is P3,623
P3,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Gwangju H1 Hotel
Daily buffet breakfast (KRW 20000 per person)
Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel
3.0 star property
Buk-gu, 1.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (93)
"Great staff and the rooms were exceptionally clean "
United States
Jake
The price is P3,840
P4,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Living room
Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel
3.0 star property
Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (80)
"Was a unique hotel set up with a great staff and rooms."
United States
Moziah
The price is P2,355
P2,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Biennale Hotel
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
3.0 star property
Buk-gu, 2.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46)
"A special breakfast served hotel. Very new & clean."
South Korea
Jangwoo
The price is P2,174
P2,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
2.5 star property
Buk-gu, 3.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (45)
"The staff was amazing!"
United States
Felicia
The price is P1,993
P2,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Reception
New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Buk-gu, 3.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30)
"각 방마다 도어락이 있어서 좋았습니다"
South Korea
소희
The price is P1,825
P2,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
New Gwangju Guesthouse
Restaurant
EG STAY hotel

EG STAY hotel

EG STAY hotel
2.5 star property
Buk-gu, 2.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"아침식사 정갈하고 정성스러워 감사합니다. "
South Korea
sunghyun
The price is P2,355
P2,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
EG STAY hotel
Reception hall
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
3.0 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 5.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
The price is P2,473
P2,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
Lobby
Hotel Hive Inn

Hotel Hive Inn

Hotel Hive Inn
3.0 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"Everything was much better than I expected. Room was very nice with good size, excellent amenites and good location. "
United States
Youngsil
The price is P2,560
P2,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hotel Hive Inn
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

CS Hotel
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu, 5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (601)
"Excellent location and high quality breakfast."
United States
Daniel
The price is P2,409
P2,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
CS Hotel
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Hotel Summit

Hotel Summit

Hotel Summit
3.0 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 8.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114)
"Perfect!"
United States
SEULJI
The price is P2,194
P2,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Hotel Summit
Reception
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
3.0 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (55)
"Comfort n good"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is P2,717
P2,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, free minibar
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
3.0 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
The price is P2,446
P2,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Dubai Hotel Gwangju
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu, 4.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (431)
"The hotel is beautiful: black, white, and gold everywhere "
United States
Jada
The price is P3,789
P4,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Dubai Hotel Gwangju
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang
3.0 star property
Dong-Gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (58)
"Near shopping and restaurant."
Singapore
Cheng Noi
The price is P3,261
P3,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hound Hotel Sangmu

Hound Hotel Sangmu

Hound Hotel Sangmu
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (162)
"Very convenient location. Short walk to Subway, convenience stores, restaurant and outlet mall nearby. Their breakfast served by hotel is delicious! Love the breakfast the most, especially weekends spread! The staffs were all friendly and helpful too!"
Singapore
Kat Shufang
The price is P3,261
P3,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hound Hotel Sangmu
Soundproofing, free WiFi
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
3.0 star property
Seo-Gu, 6.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"I really enjoyed staying there. The staff is very nice and helpful."
Canada
Nicolas
The price is P2,609
P2,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Brown Dot Hotel Pungam
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Hanam 1st Business Hotel

Hanam 1st Business Hotel

Hanam 1st Business Hotel
3.5 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 8.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (126)
"No"
South Korea
??
The price is P2,174
P2,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hanam 1st Business Hotel
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gwangju Hotel the spot

Gwangju Hotel the spot

Gwangju Hotel the spot
2.5 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (273)
"Very clean Excellent breakfast - specially compared to price it is really great. Very friendly front desk Very much satisfied the hygiene I will gonna stay again. "
South Korea
Jiyoung
The price is P2,391
P2,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Gwangju Hotel the spot
Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel
2.5 star property
Dong-Gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (74)
"Nice hotel at a reasonable price. Front desk is very responsive."
United States
Merose
The price is P1,975
P2,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Vantt Hotel
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Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel and staff were great. MAX from the front DESK was AWESOME. "
PAULINO 6-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Hotels near other Gwangju Folk Museum attractions

Jungoe Park

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

4.5/5 (12 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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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 95 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 Gwangju Tourist Hotel and Biennale Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Gwangju Folk Museum?
Expedia has 95 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.
What can I see and do near Gwangju Folk Museum?
Gwangju National Museum, Chosun University Museum of Art, 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, May 18th National Cemetery, and House of Choi Seung-hyo. Spend some time wandering around Damyang Marsh, 5-18 Memorial Park, and Ssangam 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.