The Best Hotels Closest to 5.18 Democracy Square in Gwangju for 2026

Our top choices for 5.18 Democracy Square hotels

Rooftop Party Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Vantt Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Tanya

￥5,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 23 - Jun 24

Stay Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Stanley

￥5,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 22 - Jun 23

Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Dong-Gu, 0.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Cheng Noi

￥9,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 23 - Jun 24

Culture Twin Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

ACC Design Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Harry

￥8,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

EG STAY hotel

Buk-gu, 2.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

nuri

￥6,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Buk-gu, 1.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

S. Paul

￥5,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 22 - Jun 23

Business Hotel Duu

Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Anonymous traveler

￥5,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Hotel The Hill

Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Hyungsuk

￥5,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

Premium Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

Nam-gu, 2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

￥5,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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

Dong-Gu, 0.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

￥13,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Palace Tourist Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Jose Luis

￥4,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 24 - Jun 25

Mudeungpark Hotel

Dong-Gu, 2.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Joanne

￥7,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 23 - Jun 24

New Gwangju Guesthouse

Buk-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

소희

￥6,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

VIP | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Dong-Gu, 2.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

￥4,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 24 - Jun 25

Deluxe Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Prince Motel

Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Aram

￥4,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Premium Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

Nam-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Christopher

￥5,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 23 - Jun 24

Twin Room | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Hotel Yeogiuhtte Chungjangro

Dong-Gu, 0.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

"이 호텔을 예약한 이유는 사진으로 본 인테리어가 정말 아름다웠기 때문입니다. 실제로 와보니 인테리어와 전체적인 분위기는 사진과 똑같이 훌륭했습니다. 한국에서 머물렀던 다른 호텔들과 비교해도 매우 독특하고 매력적인 공간이었습니다. 하지만 객실의 관리 상태 때문에 좋은 인상이 많이 사라졌습니다. 우선 조명 스위치가 제대로 작동하지 않았고, 에어컨 제어 패널은 완전히 고장 난 상태였습니다. 에어컨은 콘센트에 직접 연결된 채 계속 작동하고 있었으며, 제가 객실에 들어갔을 때부터 켜져 있었습니다. 전자 패널로 켜고 끄려고 했지만 전혀 반응이 없어서 결국 콘센트에서 직접 플러그를 뽑아야 했습니다. 침구 상태도 매우 좋지 않았습니다. 침대 시트와 이불 커버는 찢어져 있었고, 이불 자체는 오래되고 심하게 오염된 것처럼 보였습니다. 시트에는 얼룩이 있었고, 베개 아래에서도 정체를 알 수 없는 얼룩을 발견했습니다. 또한 침구 곳곳에서 머리카락도 발견되었습니다. 침대 받침 부분은 이미 썩기...

Ian

￥3,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Deluxe Twin Morocco - Jacuzzi | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.9 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

￥6,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 24 - Jun 25

GwangJu Nares minitel

Buk-gu, 1.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

￥4,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

Seo-Gu, 4.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Nicolas

￥6,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

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Compare popular hotels close to 5.18 Democracy Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Vantt Hotel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 85 reviews	View
Stay Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 224 reviews	View
Hotel Browndot Chungjang	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 78 reviews	View
ACC Design Hotel	3.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 552 reviews	View
EG STAY hotel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews	View

Top 5.18 Democracy Square Hotel Reviews

ACC Design Hotel

8/10 Good

"This hotel is in a great location in the middle of the ACC shopping district and close to the city square and art district. Lots of tragic history to learn about right across the street at the 5.18 archive. If you’re from the US, you have to try the LG clothing styler! It’s an amazing appliance!"

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our 6 day stay. The washing machine and air-con worked so well. There were no strange noises and the coil bed was so comfortable. We slept well every night. The bathroom had a bidet which was helpful. The room itself was probably the usual size here but for us it just was enough. We had 4 bags and we had to shuffle things around whenever we opened one. Although no laundry detergent nor kitchen detergent (we supplied our own) it was still good. We also went to local Daiso (best stocked one so far on our trip) at Lotte Mart MAXX across street for done light camping dishes and cups (we brought our own chopsticks). Lotte Mart was also good for discounted sushi and sashimi after 7:30pm! The hotel loaned us a clothes dryer rack which was really appreciated. Our room was high up but try to get a room above 16 because those higher floors had 2 lifts whereas ours had only 1 lift and that meant we had to wait a bit sometimes to go up or down. I liked that you could open the tilt window to let in fresh air but we didn’t do that much. They provided 2 bottles of water every day and were able to clean our room daily if we wanted them to. Our toilet blocked twice during our stay but they have a janitor on call and he sorted it out within 10 mins. I think the first time was due to batteries going flat in the bidet remote controller as I saw him change the batteries (controller controls flushing). No toothbrushes but we had our own ones. Lots of good Korean restaurants too."

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

8/10 Good

"Pretty great for the price, though the area is a bit rough around the edges in appearance but I didn’t feel unsafe at all. There’s a shop next door for easy snacks and there’s a few bus stops within walking distance as well as a major station a farther walk away. Only complaint would be the nice looking waterfall shower head needed cleaning and didn’t spray properly. Also the robes provided are not made for larger folks. Overall pretty great."

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Kunsthalle Gwangju

10.0/5 (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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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.

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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 JeungSimSa Temple, House of Lee Jang-woo, and House of Choi Seung-hyo are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at 5-18 Memorial Park, Jungoe Park, or Geumnam Park.

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Our top choices for 5.18 Democracy Square hotels

Vantt Hotel

Stay Hotel

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

ACC Design Hotel

EG STAY hotel

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Business Hotel Duu

Hotel The Hill

Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

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

Palace Tourist Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

New Gwangju Guesthouse

Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Prince Motel

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

Hotel Yeogiuhtte Chungjangro

Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

GwangJu Nares minitel

Brown Dot Hotel Pungam

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ACC Design Hotel

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Kunsthalle Gwangju

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