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

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 reception area with a coffee machine, a trash bin, and a sign reading "BROWN DOT".

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

1. BROWN DOT HOTEL

Buk-gu, 2.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

SoonHee

SAR 131

SAR 146 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a parking area in front.

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

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a glass door entrance, and a visible elevator.

A rooftop swimming pool with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

2. Gwangju H1 Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.8 km from Gwangju National Museum

Dr. Kim

SAR 171

SAR 188 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a red facade and a sign in a foreign language.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

3. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Jake

SAR 246

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible minibar.

A spacious indoor area with a carpeted floor, several tables and chairs, and potted plants.

4. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Buk-gu, 3 km from Gwangju National Museum

Karina

SAR 115

SAR 126 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 bathroom with white tiled walls, large potted plants, and white chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a glass partition separating the living area from a bathroom.

5. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Moziah

SAR 162

SAR 178 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

A modern bathroom with a glass partition, a built-in sink, and a mirror.

6. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Buk-gu, 4.6 km from Gwangju National Museum

KYEONGKEUN

SAR 176

SAR 193 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a staircase.

A modern office with three desks, each with a computer monitor, and a 'Staff only' door.

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 hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a staircase leading up to the doors, and well-lit surroundings.

7. Hotel Hive Inn

Gwangsan-gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Youngsil

SAR 166

SAR 184 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a wooden door.

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

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

8. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 4.7 km from Gwangju National Museum

gwong won

SAR 128

SAR 141 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bathroom with a toilet, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a soap dispenser on a shelf.

9. Hotel Summit

Gwangsan-gu, 8 km from Gwangju National Museum

Jojo Soh

SAR 154

SAR 170 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

10. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 4.8 km from Gwangju National Museum

Terry

SAR 133

SAR 147 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

Gwangsan-gu, 4.4 km from Gwangju National Museum

JOONGHO

SAR 168

SAR 185 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 parking garage entrance with a clear OUT and IN sign, a directional sign, and a parking space number 128.

A buffet area with multiple food stations, a marble counter, and a clean, modern design.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen above it, and a potted plant to the right.

12. CS Hotel

Seo-Gu, 5.1 km from Gwangju National Museum

Daniel

SAR 210

SAR 233 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

13. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 9.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

Chelsey

SAR 188

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative wall.

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

14. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 7.8 km from Gwangju National Museum

John

SAR 147

SAR 164 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

A modern hotel corridor with a polished marble floor, a glass elevator, and a dark elevator door marked with the number 602.

15. Gwangju Aura Hotel

Gwangsan-gu, 9.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

Andrew

SAR 185

SAR 206 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

16. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

Gwangsan-gu, 4.9 km from Gwangju National Museum

Jinhyung

SAR 149

SAR 164 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a white picket fence, and a decorative tree under string lights.

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

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "HOUND HOTEL" and a parking sign indicating a 5-6 meter parking space.

17. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 5.2 km from Gwangju National Museum

Taylor

SAR 189

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wall, a built-in air conditioning unit, and a sliding door.

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

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

18. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Seo-Gu, 7 km from Gwangju National Museum

Nicolas

SAR 179

SAR 197 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, steps leading up to it, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass.

A modern hotel lobby with a beige sofa, two white coffee tables, and artwork on the walls.

A modern building entrance with a tiled floor, a small garden area with plants, and a door with a handle.

19. Hotel Ami

Gwangsan-gu, 7.8 km from Gwangju National Museum

Rachel

SAR 160

SAR 178 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

20. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

Gwangsan-gu, 4.8 km from Gwangju National Museum

STEVEN

SAR 178

SAR 197 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gwangju National Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BROWN DOT HOTEL	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Gwangju H1 Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 269 reviews	View
Gwangju Tourist Hotel	8.8 Excellent 105 reviews	View
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan	8.8 Excellent 68 reviews	View
Biennale Hotel	7.6 Good 84 reviews	View

Top Gwangju National Museum Hotel Reviews

CS Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious and clean"

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

8/10 Good

"Functional hotel close to the main sights"

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."

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

10/10 Excellent

"Cute place , good location and nice staff"

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 National Museum

Gwangju Folk Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gwangju Folk Museum in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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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 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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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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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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Kumho Family Land

7.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the kids to Kumho Family Land and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Gwangju. 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gwangju National Museum?

Gwangju National Museum is located in an area of Gwangju that travelers like for its shopping. You'll find 110 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gwangju National Museum?

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located 3 mi (4.9 km) from Gwangju National Museum. Other good options within 5 miles include Gwangju H1 Hotel and Brown Dot Hotel Sinan.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Gwangju National Museum?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gwangju National Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gwangju National Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Gwangju National Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gwangju National Museum?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Gwangju National Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Gwangju National Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art, Gwangju Folk Museum, or Namdo Folk Food Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include 5.18 Democracy Square, Missionary's House of Wilson, and House of Choi Seung-hyo. You can wander around Ssangam Park, Damyang Marsh, or 5-18 Memorial Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to Gwangju National Museum?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Gwangju Station. There might not be many public transit options to choose from close to Gwangju National Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Gwangju National Museum hotels

1. BROWN DOT HOTEL

2. Gwangju H1 Hotel

3. Gwangju Tourist Hotel

4. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

5. Biennale Hotel

6. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

7. Hotel Hive Inn

8. Maison de On U Hotel Gwangju cheomdan

9. Hotel Summit

10. H-AVENUE Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

11. Hound Hotel Gwangju Cheomdan

12. CS Hotel

13. Madrid Hotel Gwangju

14. Hanam 1st Business Hotel

15. Gwangju Aura Hotel

16. CHEOMDAN HOTEL

17. Hound Hotel Sangmu

18. Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

19. Hotel Ami

20. Top Cloud Hotel Gwangju

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Top Gwangju National Museum Hotel Reviews

CS Hotel

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

Gwangju H1 Hotel

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

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Other attractions near Gwangju National Museum

Gwangju Folk Museum

Jungoe Park

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Namdo Folk Food Museum

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Kumho Family Land

May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Yangdong Market

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