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

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

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

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

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

Dong-Gu, 0.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Gordon

SAR 339

SAR 373 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, and a glass sliding door leading to a balcony with a green lawn.

A modern kitchen with a large window, white cabinets, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a built-in bench.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a white door.

2. Vantt Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Anonymous traveler

SAR 145

SAR 160 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and marble walls.

An underground parking garage with directional arrows on the floor, multiple parking spaces, and a covered area with columns.

A cafe with wooden walls, white tables, and brown chairs.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and potted plants.

3. Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Dong-Gu, 0.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Cheng Noi

SAR 252

SAR 278 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

4. EG STAY hotel

Buk-gu, 2.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Moon Gyu

SAR 194

SAR 214 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, dark walls, and a door with a digital lock.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, a small table with a kettle, a coffee machine, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern hallway with a patterned floor, grey walls, and recessed lighting.

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a seating area, and a large skylight.

5. Stay Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Stanley

SAR 169

SAR 187 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

A hotel entrance with a yellow and black facade, a clear sign reading "HOTEL OFTEN", and a parking area with several cars.

6. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Buk-gu, 1.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

S. Paul

SAR 109

SAR 121 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a wardrobe with a mirror.

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, a metal ceiling grid, and a digital display on the wall.

A hotel entrance with the name "THEHILL" prominently displayed.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden chair, a small round table, a lamp, and a curtain.

7. Hotel The Hill

Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Hyungsuk

SAR 134

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with plants.

A modern room with a marble floor, a glass shower enclosure, a white cushioned seating area, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A modern bathroom with a marble sink, a large potted plant, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a marble floor, a wooden platform, a bed, a large window with blinds, and a potted plant.

8. ACC Design Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Seungyong

SAR 213

SAR 237 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

9. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Buk-gu, 2.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Christian

SAR 88

SAR 98 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

A hotel entrance with a modern European style sign, a red interior visible through the doorway, and a sign indicating a parking lot.

The exterior of the Duu Business Hotel with a prominent sign and a building in the background.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative plants.

10. Business Hotel Duu

Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Anonymous traveler

SAR 111

SAR 122 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand lobby with a classic car on display, elegant chandeliers, and a red carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and signage for "HOTEL MUDEUNG PARK".

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A grand lobby with a classic car on display, elegant chandeliers, and a circular marble floor.

11. Mudeungpark Hotel

Dong-Gu, 2.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Joanne

SAR 181

SAR 201 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a mirror, and a door.

A balcony with a view of high-rise buildings, a wooden wall, and a small table with chairs.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small white bedside table with a tissue box and a magazine, a white bedside unit, and sheer white curtains.

A hotel with illuminated signage, a modern facade, and a flat roof.

12. Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Dong-Gu, 2.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

SANG JO

SAR 130

SAR 144 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

An elevator with a wooden panel design and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bed.

A hotel reception area with a front desk, a clock, and a microwave on a small table.

13. Palace Tourist Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

shu mei

SAR 112

SAR 125 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a small table with a candle, and a brick-patterned wall.

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

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a geometric ceiling pattern and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a marble floor, a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV.

14. Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

Nam-gu, 2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Junung

SAR 125

SAR 139 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 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.

15. New Gwangju Guesthouse

Buk-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

소희

SAR 131

SAR 144 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a sofa and table, a bathroom with a glass shower, and a brick accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small round table, a bed with white linens, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

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

16. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

Nam-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Christopher

SAR 121

SAR 135 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

17. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.9 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

SAR 174

SAR 194 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a ceiling light.

A hotel reception area with a green sofa, a plant, and a sign for 'Hotel Prince'.

A lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, a water dispenser, and a staircase.

A narrow hallway with wooden walls and doors, leading to a bright room at the end.

18. Prince Motel

Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Aram

SAR 95

SAR 105 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

A compact hotel room with a coffee maker, a bag of toiletries, and neatly folded towels on a wooden table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a waste bin.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a minibar, a refrigerator, and a vending machine.

19. OK Hotel

Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

SAR 94

SAR 103 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A staircase with a metal railing, a tiled wall, and a door at the top.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall, a green ceiling, and a purple stripe on the floor.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a blue refrigerator.

A bedroom with a wooden desk, a bed with a grey mattress, and a floral wallpaper.

20. GwangJu Nares minitel

Buk-gu, 1.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

SAR 109

SAR 122 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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Compare top hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang) Dong-Gu, 0.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square View	Vantt Hotel Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square View	Hotel Browndot Chungjang Dong-Gu, 0.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square View	EG STAY hotel Buk-gu, 2.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square View	Stay Hotel Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square View
9.2 Wonderful 66 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 94 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 83 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews	8.8 Excellent 247 reviews
SAR 339 SAR 373 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	SAR 145 SAR 160 total includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov	SAR 252 SAR 278 total includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov	SAR 194 SAR 214 total includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov	SAR 169 SAR 187 total includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov

Top 5.18 Democracy Square 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 ."

Palace Tourist Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location is great, limited communication with service staff, as they don't speak english well."

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."

Vantt Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Close to subway and important historic buildings. The owner allowed me to check in early as well as gave me a room upgrade. Tow thumbs up!"

Stay Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice breakfast. "

Other attractions near 5.18 Democracy Square

Kunsthalle Gwangju

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the events happening at Kunsthalle Gwangju during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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National Asian Cultural Complex

9.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to National Asian Cultural Complex during your stay in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Gwangju Art Street

8.2/10 (47 reviews)

During your trip to Gwangju, you can do some window-shopping at Gwangju Art Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

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Nine Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nine Gallery in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Geumnam Park

Explore the great outdoors at Geumnam Park, a lovely green space in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Geumnam-ro Street

8.8/10 (39 reviews)

During your trip to Gwangju, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.

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Daein Market

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

During your trip to Gwangju, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Daein Market. Amble around the area's parks or experience its art scene.

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Gwangju Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Gwangju Theatre during your trip to 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 5.18 Democracy Square?

5.18 Democracy Square is located in an area of Gwangju that travelers like for its shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to 5.18 Democracy Square?

Adjacent to 5.18 Democracy Square, ACC Design Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang) and Vantt Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near 5.18 Democracy Square?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from 5.18 Democracy Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near 5.18 Democracy Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near 5.18 Democracy Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near 5.18 Democracy Square?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near 5.18 Democracy Square, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near 5.18 Democracy Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art, Gwangju National Museum, or Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil. Sights like House of Lee Jang-woo, Missionary's House of Wilson, and JeungSimSa Temple are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at 5-18 Memorial Park, Geumnam Park, or Jungoe Park.

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Our top choices for 5.18 Democracy Square hotels

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

2. Vantt Hotel

3. Hotel Browndot Chungjang

4. EG STAY hotel

5. Stay Hotel

6. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

7. Hotel The Hill

8. ACC Design Hotel

9. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

10. Business Hotel Duu

11. Mudeungpark Hotel

12. Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

13. Palace Tourist Hotel

14. Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

15. New Gwangju Guesthouse

16. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

17. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

18. Prince Motel

19. OK Hotel

20. GwangJu Nares minitel

Compare top hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square

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

Vantt Hotel

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

EG STAY hotel

Stay Hotel

Top 5.18 Democracy Square Hotel Reviews

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

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

Palace Tourist Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

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

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Vantt Hotel

Stay Hotel

Other attractions near 5.18 Democracy Square

Kunsthalle Gwangju

National Asian Cultural Complex

Gwangju Art Street

Nine Gallery

Geumnam Park

Geumnam-ro Street

Daein Market

Gwangju Theatre

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