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

1. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel
Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
Dr. Kim
P2,850
P3,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gwangju H1 Hotel
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with blinds, and a green birdcage on the table.
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.
A multi-story hotel with a red facade and a sign in a foreign language.

2. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Gwangju Tourist Hotel
Buk-gu, 1.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Jake
P4,446
P4,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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
P3,397
P3,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
EG STAY hotel
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 hotel entrance with a yellow and black facade, a clear sign reading "HOTEL OFTEN", and a parking area with several cars.

4. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Buk-gu, 3.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
S. Paul
P2,013
P2,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
A hotel facade with classical architecture, featuring columns and arched windows.
A hotel bathroom with a mirror, a towel rack, a telephone, a tray with mugs, and a kettle.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a small desk with a lamp.
A hallway with doors marked with room numbers, carpeted flooring, and a modern design.

5. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
Buk-gu, 2.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
Germany
Christian
P1,588
P1,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
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 cozy cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view of the street, and various decorations including notes and stuffed animals.

6. New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse
Buk-gu, 3.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
소희
P2,118
P2,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
New Gwangju Guesthouse
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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

7. Biennale Hotel

Biennale Hotel
Buk-gu, 1.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Moziah
P2,726
P2,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Biennale Hotel

8. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel
Buk-gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
P3,272
P3,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel
A person seated at a desk with a computer, keyboard, and headphones.
A modern hotel room with a bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.
A modern interior with a central seating area, recessed lighting, and a window with blinds.
A person using a coffee machine in a room with a window, a shelf with items, and a sink.

9. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL
Seo-Gu, 3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
P2,517
P2,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL
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.

10. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Lantana Hotel Gwangju
Buk-gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
YONG WOOK
P2,936
P3,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Lantana Hotel Gwangju
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a staircase.
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.
A modern office with three desks, each with a computer monitor, and a 'Staff only' door.

11. Hotel Hive Inn

Hotel Hive Inn
Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Youngsil
P2,936
P3,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Hive Inn
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 modern bathroom with a large round mirror, two sinks, and a shower area.
A modern reception area with a coffee machine, a trash bin, and a sign reading "BROWN DOT".

12. BROWN DOT HOTEL

BROWN DOT HOTEL
Buk-gu, 3.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
SoonHee
P2,817
P3,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
BROWN DOT HOTEL
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 cozy living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a wooden door.

13. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
Gwangsan-gu, 5.4 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
gwong won
P1,699
P1,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan
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 modern spa area with a large bathtub, a lounge chair, and a wooden fence with potted plants.
A modern outdoor patio with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

14. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Gwangsan-gu, 5.5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Terry
P2,936
P3,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
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 buffet area with multiple food stations, a marble counter, and a clean, modern design.

15. CS Hotel

CS Hotel
Seo-Gu, 5 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Daniel
P3,775
P4,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
CS Hotel
A modern lobby with a sofa set, a small table, and a bookshelf with books.
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.
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.

16. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
Gwangsan-gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
JOONGHO
P2,852
P3,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
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 modern reception desk with a marble stool, a Christmas tree decoration, and a view of a hotel sign.
A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, one beige and one blue, and a small table to the left.

17. Hotel Summit

Hotel Summit
Gwangsan-gu, 8.3 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
Singapore
Jojo Soh
P2,726
P2,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Summit
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a dark door.
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.

18. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
Gwangsan-gu, 5.6 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
South Korea
Jinhyung
P2,576
P2,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

19. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangju Aura Hotel
Gwangsan-gu, 10.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Andrew
P3,481
P3,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Gwangju Aura Hotel
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a modern design.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a wooden floor.

20. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
Seo-Gu, 6.1 km from Gwangju Folk Museum
United States
Andrew
P5,537
P6,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
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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
269 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
8.8
Excellent
104 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
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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
61 reviews
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A hotel facade with classical architecture, featuring columns and arched windows.
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
8.4
Very good
59 reviews
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Top Gwangju Folk Museum Hotel Reviews

Gwangju H1 Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Generally facility was good but not easy to say excellent."
Kwang seok 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Gwangju H1 Hotel
CS Hotel

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Well kept room, very clean, very helpful and courteous front desk staff. Had a very pleasant stay. Thank you!"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
CS Hotel
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

8/10 Good
"Clean room and kind staffs"
JOONGHO 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan
BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)

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

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast service is very good."
kyunghee 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju)
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 3 months ago
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

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 102 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 102 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?
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.