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 Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch 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
Lovely night view in Busan, Korea.

Gwangan-dong

When in Gwangan-dong and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Gwangalli Beach or Shinsegae Centum City and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station.

Gwangan-dong
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
Ananti at Busan Cove

Ananti at Busan Cove

5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
The price is AED 657 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
AED 657
per night
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds and hotel"

Reviewed on 28 August 2025

Ananti at Busan Cove
Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is AED 369 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
AED 369
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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! (1,984 reviews)
Recommended
"Great location"

Reviewed on 24 August 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

2.5 out of 5
5, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Fully refundable
The price is AED 157 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
AED 157
per night
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,154 reviews)
"Great price for a quality hotel within walking distance to the be"

Reviewed on 30 August 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
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Raviens haeundae Avenue

Raviens haeundae Avenue

2.5 out of 5
30, Gunam-ro 18beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Stay at this aparthotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"해운대 가족 여행 패밀리 더블로 1박 다녀왔습니다. 해변에서 가깝고 신축 건물이라 시설 깨끗해서 만족합니다. 아이들도 좋아해서 즐거운 나들이 였습니다."

Reviewed on 6 July 2025

Raviens haeundae Avenue
Brown Suites Busan

Brown Suites Busan

4.5 out of 5
160 Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Busan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
"Ocean view, full kitchen, lots of space, very clean, east check in"

Reviewed on 10 September 2025

Brown Suites Busan
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, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (308 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a family."

Reviewed on 31 August 2025

NEWCZ HAEUNDAE RESIDENCE
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Popular places to visit

Gwangalli Beach showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Gwangalli Beach

4.5/5(102 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Gwangalli Beach, a popular beach in Busan. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Gwangalli Beach
Haeundae Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town

Haeundae Beach

4.5/5(200 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Haeundae Beach, a popular beach in Busan. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Haeundae Beach
Lotte Department Store which includes a statue or sculpture, a fountain and heritage elements

Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch

4.5/5(110 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch, a popular shopping spot in Busan. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
Shinsegae Centum City showing interior views and shopping

Shinsegae Centum City

4.5/5(69 reviews)

During your visit to Busan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Shinsegae Centum City. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or check out its seafood restaurants.

Shinsegae Centum City
Nampodong Street

Nampodong Street

4.5/5(77 reviews)

During your trip to Busan, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nampodong Street. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Nampodong Street
Songdo Beach featuring a coastal town, a beach and general coastal views

Songdo Beach

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Songdo Beach during your travels in Busan?

Songdo Beach

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
2
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

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.