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Our top choices for 5.18 Democracy Square hotels

Exterior
Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Hotel Browndot Chungjang
3.0 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (58)
"Near shopping and restaurant."
Singapore
Cheng Noi
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Hotel Browndot Chungjang
Exterior detail
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel
2.5 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Nice hotel at a reasonable price. Front desk is very responsive."
United States
Merose
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Vantt Hotel
Artist Suite
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang
4.0 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.7 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (167)
"Amazing 4star hotel"
United States
Miok
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang
Lobby sitting area
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel
3.0 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (203)
"Great breakfast"
Germany
Jan
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Stay Hotel
ACC Double Suite (Styler)
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel
3.0 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (512)
"The bed was amazingly soft"
United States
Jada
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
ACC Design Hotel
Royal Double Room
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel

Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
2.5 star property
Buk-gu, 2.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (53)
"Big, clean room and good service, Gwangju Station and a number of bus stops in the vicinity, good Restaurants as well."
Germany
Christian
The price is €26
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Sinan E.KKLIM Hotel
Interior
Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel

Mudeungpark Hotel
3.5 star property
Dong-Gu, 2.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (79)
"호텔이 오래 되서 그렇지 나쁘지 않음"
South Korea
hwang geun
Mudeungpark Hotel
Exterior
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim
2.5 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (75)
"먼지있음 화장실 방음안됨 "
South Korea
YEOM
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Hotel Artheim
Front of property
Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel
3.0 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.4 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (124)
"On the downtown."
South Korea
OH
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Palace Tourist Hotel
Business Twin Room
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
2.5 star property
Buk-gu, 1.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (45)
"The staff was amazing!"
United States
Felicia
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Station
Down duvets, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Hotel The Hill

Hotel The Hill

Hotel The Hill
2.5 star property
Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (17)
"This hotel is great for its value. Clean and spacious rooms with great amenities. I especially like it because it is in a convenient area close to where I need to be for my travels to Gwangju. There are several small motels/hotels around the area, but I think this is the best one out of them all."
United States
Hyungsuk
Hotel The Hill
Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan

Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
3.0 star property
Buk-gu, 2.6 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46)
"A special breakfast served hotel. Very new & clean."
South Korea
Jangwoo
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Brown Dot Hotel Sinan
Deluxe (Styler)
Business Hotel Duu

Business Hotel Duu

Business Hotel Duu
2.5 star property
Dong-Gu, 0.8 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (37)
"Very nice and clean hotel. Great price. Friendly welcome and service. Lots of free water was nice."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Business Hotel Duu
Reception
New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse

New Gwangju Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Buk-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30)
"각 방마다 도어락이 있어서 좋았습니다"
South Korea
소희
The price is €30
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
New Gwangju Guesthouse
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un

HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
3.0 star property
Nam-gu, 2.1 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
"클렌징오일 두고 와서 사야되나 했는데 로비에 있어서 너무 좋았어요 침구가 조금 얇긴 했는데 전기장판도 있고 해서 좋았어요"
South Korea
EUNSUN
HOTEL Yeogiuhtte Gwangju Baek Un
Premium Double Room
Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel

Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Nam-gu, 2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Gwangju Awesome Boutique Hotel
Deluxe Twin Room
Prince Motel

Prince Motel

Prince Motel
2.5 star property
Nam-gu, 2.2 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
5.8 out of 10, (23)
"Comfort and cheap"
New Zealand
Aram
The price is €21
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Prince Motel
Exterior
EG STAY hotel

EG STAY hotel

EG STAY hotel
2.5 star property
Buk-gu, 2.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
"아침식사 정갈하고 정성스러워 감사합니다. "
South Korea
sunghyun
The price is €38
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
EG STAY hotel
Property amenity
jawoondang

jawoondang

jawoondang
2.0 star property
Nam-gu, 2.3 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
jawoondang
Building design
CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL

CHEOMDAN HOTEL
3.0 star property
Gwangsan-gu, 10.5 km from 5.18 Democracy Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"시설도 깨끗하고 직원분들도 너무 친절하셔서 너무 좋았습니다. 다음에도 광주가면 꼭 여기에서 묵을거에요~~ 오늘 다른분에게 방 추천해서 예약해드리고 나욌습니더"
South Korea
JUNGWOO
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
CHEOMDAN HOTEL
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Top 5.18 Democracy Square Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very kindly staff and good quality amenities"
jinny 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Hotels near other 5.18 Democracy Square attractions

Kunsthalle Gwangju

Learn about the events happening in Kunsthalle Gwangju during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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National Asian Cultural Complex

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Asian Cultural Complex in 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 travellers like for its shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 19 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include Palace Tourist Hotel and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang.
How many hotels can I expect to find near 5.18 Democracy Square?
Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options 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 if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near 5.18 Democracy Square.
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, Geumnam Park or Jungoe Park.