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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near 5.18 Democracy Square on Hotels.com. These hotels close to 5.18 Democracy Square consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 14, 2026.

A modern kitchen area with a counter displaying packaged snacks and a coffee machine.

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.

1. EG STAY hotel

Buk-gu, 2.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

HoJin

CNY327

CNY360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A hotel entrance with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a sign indicating a parking area.

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

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

2. Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Dong-Gu, 0.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Cheng Noi

CNY455

CNY500 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible minibar.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a TV, and a potted plant.

3. Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Buk-gu, 2.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Anonymous traveler

CNY205

CNY225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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.

4. Business Hotel Duu

Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Anonymous traveler

CNY227

CNY250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A hotel entrance with a modern facade, a gated driveway, and a green artificial turf area in front.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a mirror, a small trash bin, and a wardrobe.

5. Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch

Dong-Gu, 2.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

"광주가 고향이고 광주에서 대학교까지 졸업했지만 35년넘게 서울에 살고있습니다 이번에 대학교 동아리 동기들 40주년 기념모임에 참석하려고 서울에 사는 친구들과 함께 광주내려가 1박을 했습니다 학교 근처엔 4인이 함께 묵을 수 있는곳이 없어서 검색후 무등산 뷰가 있는 호텔 야자를 예약했는데 친구들 모두 대만족이었습니다 2개의 침대가 다 넓고 편해서 2인씩 자기 좋았고 TV 가 완전 대형입니다 그리고 욕실과 세면대가 분리되어있어 편했고 발코니도 있어서 야경도 즐겼답니다 스타일러가 있어서 외투가 있는 계절에 이용하면 좋을것 같아요 가격도 저렴하고 여러가지로 편리해서 가족이나 친구들 여행시 숙소로 추천합니다"

SOOKHEE

CNY188

CNY206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and various kitchen appliances.

A multi-story building with a sign indicating it is a guest house.

6. New Gwangju Guesthouse

Buk-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

소희

CNY229

CNY252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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 white BMW parked in a parking garage with green and white painted lines, concrete pillars, and a view of trees and buildings outside.

7. Prince Motel

Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Sarah

CNY181

CNY200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

8. Gwangju Grand Maison Baobab Hotel

Buk-gu, 1.9 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

CNY355

CNY390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

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

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

Dong-Gu, 0.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Kyonghwan

CNY600

CNY660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

10. Stay Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Nathan

CNY318

CNY350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

A modern bathroom with a marble sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a potted plant.

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.

11. ACC Design Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Aidan

CNY423

CNY465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A VANTT hotel entrance at night with illuminated signage, a visible entrance, and steps leading up to the door.

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

12. Vantt Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Ryun

CNY245

CNY270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

A self-service breakfast area with a wooden counter, coffee machines, and storage cabinets.

A compact, modern washing machine in a wooden cabinet with a built-in sink.

13. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

Buk-gu, 1.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Leo

CNY243

CNY267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

A reception area with a marble counter, a reception desk, a television, and potted plants.

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

14. Hotel The Hill

Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

June Yi

CNY222

CNY244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

15. Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Buk-gu, 2.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Christian

CNY152

CNY167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

16. Mudeungpark Hotel

Dong-Gu, 2.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Joanne

CNY269

CNY296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern hallway with glass doors, a ceiling light, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

17. Palace Tourist Hotel

Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

shu mei

CNY218

CNY240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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.

18. Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

Nam-gu, 2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Junung

CNY270

CNY297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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.

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

19. GwangJu Nares minitel

Buk-gu, 1.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

CNY198

CNY218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 bathroom with a white sink, a round mirror, and a brick wall.

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 brick wall, a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a large mirror.

20. HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

Nam-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square

Christopher

CNY241

CNY266 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to 5.18 Democracy Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
EG STAY hotel	9.0 10 10 reviews	View
Hotel Browndot Chungjang	9.0 82 82 reviews	View
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan	8.8 65 65 reviews	View
Business Hotel Duu	8.6 38 38 reviews	View
Hotel Yaja Gwangju Mudeungsan branch	8.4 5 5 reviews	View

Other landmarks near 5.18 Democracy Square

Kunsthalle Gwangju

10.0/10 (1 review)

Kunsthalle Gwangju is worth a pic or two when discovering Dong-Gu.

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National Asian Cultural Complex

9.6/10 (7 reviews)

Dong-Gu is home to National Asian Cultural Complex, so why not stop by during your stay in Gwangju. If you have fun at National Asian Cultural Complex, you'll love Penguin Village, just a short walk away.

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Gwangju Art Street

8.2/10 (47 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Gwangju Art Street in Dong-Gu. Splash some more cash at Geumnam-ro Street, Daein Market, and Nam-Gwangju Night Market.

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Nine Gallery

If you like art, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Nine Gallery in Dong-Gu and see if there's something that takes your fancy. If you want to see more of the art galleries in Gwangju, Chosun University Museum of Art and Art Museum of Woo Jae Gil aren't far.

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Geumnam Park

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Geumnam Park in Dong-Gu. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to 5-18 Memorial Park and Jungoe Park, both nearby.

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Geumnam-ro Street

8.8/10 (39 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Geumnam-ro Street in Dong-Gu. Splash some more cash at Daein Market, Yangdong Market, and Gwangju Art Street.

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Daein Market

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Daein Market in Dong-Gu and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Geumnam-ro Street, Yangdong Market, and Gwangju Art Street.

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Gwangju Theatre

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Gwangju Theatre in Dong-Gu. If you want to experience more of the culture Gwangju has to offer, head to Geumnam-ro Street, 5.18 Democracy Square, and National Asian Cultural Complex.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square?

Guests love staying at Culture Hotel LAAM, which is a hotel near 5.18 Democracy Square.
Another highly rated hotel is ACC Design Hotel, which is a short walk away.
You'll find 139 hotels, vacation rentals, and more to choose from within the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near 5.18 Democracy Square?

You can find different room prices based on when and where you want to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

Search for the lowest price per night from CNY167

Can I find hotels close to 5.18 Democracy Square that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels offering refundable rates, but make sure to review the cancellation deadline before you book. To find those rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Prado Hotel and UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence are highly rated hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square?

For a romantic stay, Prado Hotel offers 3 restaurants and a bar/lounge. It's a short 10-minute drive from 5.18 Democracy Square.
Another great option is Damyang Hotel, which is 42 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels close to 5.18 Democracy Square with free breakfast?

Enjoy a free continental breakfast to begin your day at Stay Hotel, which is a 12-minute walk from 5.18 Democracy Square.
Browndot Gwangju Sangmu is also a recommended place to stay with a free buffet breakfast, and it's located 24 minutes away by car.

Which hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with city or garden views at Culture Hotel LAAM, which is steps from 5.18 Democracy Square.
Another great choice nearby is ACC Design Hotel, which has rooms with city views.

What are the best family hotels close to 5.18 Democracy Square?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG offers children's meals, an indoor pool, and free valet parking. 5.18 Democracy Square is 24 minutes away by car.

What are the best luxury hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Prado Hotel, which is a short 10-minute drive from 5.18 Democracy Square. This hotel features 3 restaurants including Idea, and offers a sauna.

What are the best hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Culture Hotel LAAM, which offers free parking. You'll be steps from 5.18 Democracy Square.
Another property that offers free parking is ACC Design Hotel, which is a short walk away.

What are the best hotels near 5.18 Democracy Square with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the outdoor pool at Gwangju H1 Hotel. 5.18 Democracy Square is a short 16-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG.

What cheap motels can I book close to 5.18 Democracy Square?

To save on your stay near 5.18 Democracy Square, take a look at Gwangju Chungjangro Gold Brown Hotel, which offers parking and in-room jetted bathtubs.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near 5.18 Democracy Square?

Sights like Gwangju-Kia Champions Field, 1913 Songjeong Station Market, and Damyang Marsh are in the area near 5.18 Democracy Square.
Other places in the area are Mudeungsan Mountain, National Asian Cultural Complex, and Geumnam-ro Street.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to 5.18 Democracy Square?

Bring your furry friend to Urban Stay, which is a 25-minute drive from 5.18 Democracy Square.
Hotel The Terrace is a second pet-friendly option.

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