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

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a variety of dishes, and blue pendant lighting.

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.

1. Hound Hotel Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Taylor

NT$1,870

NT$2,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

2. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Seo-Gu, 2.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Andrew

NT$2,947

NT$3,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a trash bin.

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Dubai' sign, multiple floors, and a glass facade.

3. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Seo-Gu, 0.6 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Ines

NT$2,091

NT$2,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city at night.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, a patterned wall, and a view of the street outside.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

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

Seo-Gu, 0.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Seung Bin

NT$3,315

NT$3,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern laundry room with a front-loading washing machine, a sink, and a tiled backsplash.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a kitchenette.

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

5. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Seo-Gu, 0.8 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

DOUGLAS

NT$1,879

NT$2,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL B' and 'BUSINESS HOTEL GWANGJU'.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital screen, and a signboard with hotel amenities.

A modern hotel corridor with a sign indicating room numbers 301-305 and 306-311.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

6. Hotel B

Seo-Gu, 0.7 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

jeung

NT$1,800

NT$1,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a wooden bench, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a balcony with wicker furniture, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden ceiling panels, a central dining table with chairs, a bar area, and a visible kitchen counter.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, and a window with blinds.

A reception area with a brick wall, a glass door, and a white bench.

7. YAJA Hotel

Seo-Gu, 1.2 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Laura

NT$1,271

NT$1,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small ottoman.

A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.

8. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

Seo-Gu, 1.2 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

JONGKYU

NT$1,984

NT$2,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, glass doors, and a sign listing amenities like a business center and breakfast.

The exterior of Hotel Signature Gwangju with a prominent 'Grand Open' sign, a visible entrance, and a parking area.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, a door labeled "50", and a wall-mounted elevator control panel.

9. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

Seo-Gu, 0.8 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

ChangHon

NT$1,000

NT$1,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A tall building with a 'MAY' sign at the top and a '5' sign at the entrance.

A modern conference room with a kitchen area, a reception desk, and directional signage.

A modern reception area with a counter, bookshelves, and a staircase leading to another level.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small table.

10. Hotel The May

Seo-Gu, 0.6 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

hwajin

NT$1,340

NT$1,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a marble counter, a glass wall with 'H. AVENUE' signage, a reception desk, and a hand sanitizer dispenser.

A modern lobby with a staircase, white sofas, a glass coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'Haven' sign at the top.

11. H Avenue Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 0.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

byeong kwon

NT$1,414

NT$1,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a parking sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with glass doors, a painting, and seating areas.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

12. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

SUGU

NT$1,555

NT$1,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a leather sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a large yellow sign, multiple windows, and a parking area.

A corridor with a brick wall on one side and wooden paneling on the other.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a fire extinguisher, and a red dresser.

13. Hotel Stay 53

Seo-Gu, 1.3 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Robert

NT$1,586

NT$1,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a river, and a park with trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture of Paris, and a window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a self-check-in kiosk, seating area, and large windows.

A balcony with a metal table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

14. Boutique Hotel Wine

Seo-Gu, 1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Edgar

NT$1,587

NT$1,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 staircase with metal railings, potted plants, and a tiled floor leading to a room with a bed.

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

15. Biennale Hotel

Buk-gu, 2.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Moziah

NT$1,444

NT$1,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, a refrigerator, and a window.

A reception desk with a marble wall and a potted plant.

16. Gallery Hotel

Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Sara

NT$2,232

NT$2,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a large fish tank, a glass railing, and a purple wall with butterfly designs.

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a telephone, and a kettle.

A hallway with a fire extinguisher, a water dispenser, and a door at the end.

A building entrance with a sign reading "삼무빌" and "아시아스쿨".

17. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

Seo-Gu, 0.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

chang

NT$889

NT$978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with marble walls, a reception desk, and a pair of elevators.

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL RIL' sign, a parking entrance, and a modern facade.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small cabinet.

18. Hotel RIL

Seo-Gu, 1.2 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

HYUNKYUNG

NT$2,000

NT$2,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel reception area with a card deck, self-service kiosk, and reception desk.

A sauna with wooden walls, a bench, and a towel.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and headphones.

A sauna room with wooden walls and a bench.

19. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

Seo-Gu, 1.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

juhee

NT$1,333

NT$1,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, arranged on a long counter with chairs and tables in the background.

20. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Buk-gu, 7 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

KYEONGKEUN

NT$1,555

NT$1,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Top May 18th Memorial Cultural Center 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."

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 B

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and very kind staff. A lot of restaurants nearby. Breakfast was basic with "continental' and Korean options, but was adequate. Parking space is sufficient. When it is tricky, the staff will help you for free. Adding a door for the toilet inside the bathroom would be nice for the privacy and simultaneous use of the toilet and bathroom sink by two family members. Adding a closet / drawer would be handy for those staying more than a couple of days."

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."

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

8/10 Good

"Great breakfast, lovely staff, comfortable beds, but it is directly in the party area. "

Hound Hotel Sangmu

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel in a nice area. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Close to city train."

Gwangju W Lounge Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is in a great location. I was able to walk to the Uncheon Reservoir to see the Cherry Blossoms and find some great places to eat. The Gwangju National Museum is only a 15 min. Taxi ride away. The room has a steam cleaning machine to press or refresh your clothes! The only thing that was wrong with the room is the mattress is SUPER hard. I actually ended up sleeping on the couch in the room as it was much more comfortable. I only wish the mattress was softer and the stay would have been perfect. "

Other attractions near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

5-18 Memorial Park

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at 5-18 Memorial Park, a lovely green space 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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Uncheon Reservoir

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Uncheon Reservoir during your travels in Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Kimdaejoong Convention Center

8.0/10 (48 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kimdaejoong Convention Center during your trip to Mareuk-dong. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Guus Hiddink Stadium

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

Catch an event at Guus Hiddink Stadium during your trip to Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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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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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 World Cup Stadium

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Gwangju World Cup Stadium during your trip to Gwangju. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

May 18th Memorial Cultural Center is located in Gwangju. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 29 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

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 just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center. Other good options within a short distance include BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju) and CS Hotel.

How many hotels are there near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

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What can I see and do near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Chosun University Museum of Art, Gwangju National Museum, and Gwangju Folk Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. 5.18 Democracy Square, Missionary's House of Wilson, and House of Lee Jang-woo are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around May 18th Memorial Cultural Center. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Ssangam Park, 5-18 Memorial Park, and Jungoe Park.

How can I get to May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Head over to Sangmu Station for metro transit. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for May 18th Memorial Cultural Center hotels

1. Hound Hotel Sangmu

2. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

3. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

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

5. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

6. Hotel B

7. YAJA Hotel

8. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

9. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

10. Hotel The May

11. H Avenue Sangmu

12. Browndot Gwangju Sangmu

13. Hotel Stay 53

14. Boutique Hotel Wine

15. Biennale Hotel

16. Gallery Hotel

17. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

18. Hotel RIL

19. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

20. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Top May 18th Memorial Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

CS Hotel

Gwangju H1 Hotel

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

Hotel B

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

Hound Hotel Sangmu

Gwangju W Lounge Hotel

Other attractions near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

5-18 Memorial Park

Gwangju Student Education & Culture Center

Uncheon Reservoir

Kimdaejoong Convention Center

Guus Hiddink Stadium

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field

Gwangju Art and Culture Center

Gwangju World Cup Stadium

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