Athene Motel
156, Sangmupyeonghwa-ro, Seo-gu
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Why people book this hotel
“Free breakfast, washing machine and dryer”
“Also check-in anytime and free laundry and a breakfast (self cook) includes eggs”
“Complimentary and varied Breakfast ingredients, kind staff, well equipped commun…”
“Lovely staff, good English, perfect bed”
“The bed can warm itself up”
“The rooms were clean and had a window that would turn the room completely dark o…”
“Very close to metro station, easy access to train station and airport”
“Bed was comfortable, window to outside, walkable to subway”
“Clean and quiet”
“Staff were helpful, gave a welcome pack, offered a room cleaning service and gav…”
“Great value - a double bed room and private bathroom with amenities and furnitur…”
“Good price for the value, kitchen and washing machine very practical”
Overview
Athene Motel is located in Gwangju, within 6.8 km of Asian Culture Complex and 8.3 km of Hannam Industrial Complex. The property is situated 3.7 km from Gwangju Stadium, 6.4 km from Gwangju National Museum and 6.7 km from Gwangju Art Street. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi. Guest rooms in Athene Motel are equipped with slippers and a computer. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gwangju Statue of Peace, Kimdaejung Convention Center and Gwangju Student independence Movement Memorial Hall. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 6 km from Athene Motel.
Traveller reviews
Elisa
couple
January 20, 2026
Complimentary and varied Breakfast ingredients, kind staff, well equipped communal kitchen with washing facilities and reusable cutlery.
lulla
family_with_children
December 8, 2025
Lovely staff, good English, perfect bed
Szuhaj
family_with_children
December 4, 2025
Free breakfast, washing machine and dryer. Plenty of reusable cutlery, dishes, pots and pans. Very close to metro station, easy access to train station and airport. 24/7 staff on duty.
Sanelisiwe
extended_group
December 3, 2025
“I had to cancel the booking. I couldn't sleep there”
Nothing
Kyt
solo_traveller
October 25, 2025
“Excellent value”
Great value - a double bed room and private bathroom with amenities and furniture for the price of a dorm bed. Also check-in anytime and free laundry and a breakfast (self cook) includes eggs. Bed was comfortable, window to outside, walkable to subway. Did not detect smoking smell. Clean and quiet.
Naomi
extended_group
April 2, 2025
“Good staff but poor place”
Staff were helpful, gave a welcome pack, offered a room cleaning service and gave us a new room when we had a complaint. However, this place seems to be a love motel. The rooms are shabby and the place smells of smoke. Cannot recommend it.
Greg
couple
March 31, 2025
“Love Hotel, rooms let by the hour…”
Location is OK
Romain
solo_traveller
November 17, 2024
“Good price for value”
Good price for the value, kitchen and washing machine very practical
Sonia
solo_traveller
November 6, 2024
“Basic, but decent for the price.”
Overall, fairly pleasant.Typical "love motel" but with breakfast (if you're not vegetarian, there are decent offerings: toast, eggs, ramyeon DIY). The bidet toilet was nice. Location is fine, near subway and a nice park nearby.
lemon
solo_traveller
November 1, 2024
Nice and clean
Adejoke Elizabeth
solo_traveller
October 7, 2024
“Confy”
I admire the hospitality and Staff Profesionalism
Madihah
extended_group
September 9, 2024
They provide excellent breakfast n all facilities needed included bidet, fridge. The staff is really helpful, help us to book taxi etc. Very nice for backpacker's experience
Bastian Damke
extended_group
July 16, 2024
I forgot my Ipad. They informed me immediately. And even sent it back to Seoul.
Peter
couple
June 7, 2024
“Nice stay, lovely staff & management.”
Friendly staff helped us with transport bookings.
Hanibaram
family_with_children
May 5, 2024
“Cost-effectiveness is good, but the facilities are outdated.”
It's nice to have a common facility (public kitchen, laundry/dryer) with time constraints other than accommodation. Breakfast is self-contained, including bread, eggs, cereal, milk, coffee, and ramen.
Olga Karin
couple
April 22, 2024
The price is very good. You get breakfast, free laundry. The bed can warm itself up. I didn’t use the wi-fi because it was too slow. But a great place to stay at. It is a bit on the old side, but then again it has a good price.
예준
couple
March 31, 2024
“5 out of 10”
It was quite old and didn’t seem like maintained well
Henry
couple
March 6, 2024
“Great value for price, would come again.”
Great value for price! Breakfast was simple but good: eggs, bread, cereal, juice and coffee. Subway station is nearby, easy check-in and check-out. Good facilities, water and microwave in the hallway and free laundry.
Romina
couple
March 4, 2024
“Great location & service”
The breakfast was so convenient! We were backpacking low-budget around the south of Korea, so having the included breakfast was great! They offered bread, jam, and Nutella. There were water dispensers for hot and cold. The rooms were clean and had a window that would turn the room completely dark once shut.
SF
extended_group
December 22, 2023
“Convenient”
It was convenient, and provided basic necessities such as bathroom, breakfast, and a washing machine
Facilities
Activities
Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Lift, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Room service, 24-hour front desk, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries
Double Room
This double room features a hot tub. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double or Twin Room
The hot tub is a top feature of this twin/double room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The twin/double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
Single Room
Guests will have a special experience as this single room provides a hot tub. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The air-conditioned single room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker and a dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.
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