Busan

Travel Guide

Dongpirang Village featuring general coastal views, a house and a bay or harbor
Busan featuring landscape views, a bridge and night scenes
Chungnyeolsa showing wildflowers, a park and heritage elements
Gwangalli Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Busan which includes outdoor eating and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Busan

Haeundae which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town

Haeundae

4.5/5(300 area reviews)

Famous for its stunning beach, Haeundae also boasts the scenic Dalmaji Hill and Dongbaek Island. Enjoy shopping malls and movie theaters near Haeundae Station, with easy access via Busan Subway Line 2.

Haeundae
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wildflowers

Seomyeon

Consider a visit to Seven Luck Casino and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.

Seomyeon
Jagalchi Fish Market showing food and markets

Nampo-dong

Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Nampodong Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.

Nampo-dong
Jung District which includes a city, a river or creek and a bridge

Jung-gu

4.5/5(66 area reviews)

Travelers choose Jung-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station and check out top sights like Busan Tower.

Jung-gu
Busanjin which includes wildflowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(97 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Bujeon Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

Busanjin
Yeongdo which includes boating, a bay or harbor and general coastal views

Yeongdo

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Located on Yeong Island, Yeongdo District boasts the Korea Maritime and Ocean University and the National Maritime Museum of Korea, offering a unique experience for travelers.

Yeongdo
Lotte Hotel Busan
Lotte Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is SAR 423 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
SAR 423
SAR 512 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,855 reviews)
"Convenient and safe location for business, sightseeing and shopping. Professional service. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Shilla Stay Haeundae BEXCO
Shilla Stay Haeundae BEXCO
4 out of 5
46, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is SAR 311 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 311
SAR 342 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,686 reviews)
"Enjoyed the view from the room and staff was very helpful and accommodating. Room was very very warm and hotel provided a fan since it was on central heating for the season."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Shilla Stay Haeundae BEXCO
Ananti at Busan Cove
Ananti at Busan Cove
5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
The price is SAR 691 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 691
SAR 760 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms and views were great, especially for the price. However, there were obvious signs of wear on the furniture in the room and on the walls and carpet in the hallway."

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Ananti at Busan Cove
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
4 out of 5
30 Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Stay at this 4-star residence in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"My stay was enjoyable. It is conveniently located near the attractions and transit. For the price and the location, it's a good deal. For future travellers, this property is not like a hotel - trash needs to be thrown out yourself, towel and cleaning is requested. Even when requested, the cleaners ..."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
LCT Residence Y Collection
LCT Residence Y Collection
4 out of 5
30 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Stay at this 4-star residence in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (40 reviews)
"Planty of room for large family"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

LCT Residence Y Collection
Urbanstay Seomyeon
Urbanstay Seomyeon
3 out of 5
752, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gwangalli Beach and Haeundae Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)
"Nice cozy place to stay. It is close to the station which makes it accessible."

Reviewed on 7 December 2024

Urbanstay Seomyeon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Busan

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
239
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
144
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
25
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Dennis

Best city in South Korea

5/5 - Excellent

Ness

A lot of great places to visit. A variety of food. It's a city surrounded by beautiful mountains and located right next to the ocean. There are plenty of nice beaches to visit, such as Songjung where you can surf as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots of good foods, awesome options of public transportation, easy access to everything you can imagine. The city offered a nice comfortable atmosphere for travelers to find everything they want easy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Still my favorite city in the WORLD!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Busan offers tons of great foods in a reasonable price, super friendly people, and the area has a feel like I’m back in Seoul 20 years ago; people are still friendly and traditional markets are packed with so much foods and goods!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

So much culture. And the light festival was very pretty.