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

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

1. Hound Hotel Sangmu

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

Taylor

RM236

RM259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

2. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

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

Andrew

RM370

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern dining area with a brick wall, multiple tables, and buffet-style food stations.

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

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

3. Dubai Hotel Gwangju

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

Ines

RM264

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, a fireplace, and a patterned wall.

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned 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

RM416

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, illuminated windows, and a prominent entrance at street level.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a dining area, and a bed.

5. UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

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

DOUGLAS

RM237

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 spacious dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a large stove and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

RM227

RM249 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

7. YAJA Hotel

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

Laura

RM159

RM175 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a pattern of lights, a prominent entrance with glass doors, and a parking area with cars.

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

8. HOTEL GRAND PARIS

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

JONGKYU

RM250

RM275 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a small table.

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

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

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

9. HOTEL SIGNATURE GWANGJU

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

ChangHon

RM126

RM139 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

10. Hotel The May

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

hwajin

RM169

RM186 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee machine.

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

A modern hotel room with a dark wood floor, a large bed with a headboard, two white armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window with vertical blinds.

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

11. H Avenue Sangmu

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

byeong kwon

RM178

RM216 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with modern appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

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

RM196

RM216 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and potted plants.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows.

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

13. Boutique Hotel Wine

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

Edgar

RM216

RM237 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a door labeled "HOTEL STAY 53".

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.

14. Hotel Stay 53

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

Robert

RM200

RM220 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 glass partition separating the living area from a bathroom.

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

A modern bathroom with white tiled walls, large potted plants, and white chairs.

15. Biennale Hotel

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

Moziah

RM182

RM200 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Gallery Hotel

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

Sara

RM280

RM308 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a mix of glass and concrete facades.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with chairs, a door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

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

17. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

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

chang

RM112

RM123 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a vanity with a mirror.

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.

18. Hotel RIL

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

HYUNKYUNG

RM252

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern reception area with a seating area, a person reading a book, and a plant arrangement.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a large window with blinds.

A modern interior with a wooden door, a person seated at a counter, and a geometric wall decoration.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, yoga mats, and a mirrored wall.

19. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

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

juhee

RM168

RM185 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and illuminated signage.

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

RM196

RM215 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare top hotels near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Hound Hotel Sangmu Seo-Gu, 1.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center View	Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG Seo-Gu, 2.1 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center View	Dubai Hotel Gwangju Seo-Gu, 0.6 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center View	BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju) Seo-Gu, 0.9 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center View	UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Seo-Gu, 0.8 km from May 18th Memorial Cultural Center View
9.2 Wonderful 194 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 509 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 51 reviews	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews
RM236 RM259 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	RM370 RM447 total includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov	RM264 RM290 total includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct	RM416 RM457 total includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov	RM237 RM260 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 in 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. Travellers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 29 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 choices close by include BREEV GWANGJU by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Gwangju) and CS Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options 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 refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center.

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?

Make your way to Sangmu Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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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. Boutique Hotel Wine

14. Hotel Stay 53

15. Biennale Hotel

16. Gallery Hotel

17. Motel Sangmu Gwangju

18. Hotel RIL

19. ANOOK HOTEL HWAJUNG GWANGJU TERMINAL

20. Lantana Hotel Gwangju

Compare top hotels near May 18th Memorial Cultural Center

Hound Hotel Sangmu

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Dubai Hotel Gwangju

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

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

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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