Where to stay in Busan — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Busan is a seaside port city, more laid-back than Seoul, with Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches, the candy-coloured Gamcheon Culture Village, the clifftop Haedong Yonggungsa temple by the sea, and fresh seafood at Jagalchi fish market. It's linked to Seoul by KTX high-speed train in about 2.5 hours.
Why stay in Busan
City beaches
Haeundae and Gwangalli, long sandy beaches right in the city beneath the skyline.
Gamcheon Village
Candy-coloured houses tumbling down a hillside, with photogenic art lanes.
Seaside temple
Haedong Yonggungsa, a rare Buddhist temple perched on a sea cliff.
Fresh seafood
Jagalchi fish market and Korean-style hoe (raw fish).
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Local dishes to try in Busan
- 1🐟
Hoe (Korean raw fish)
Fresh Korean-style raw fish dipped in gochujang sauce, eaten at the fish market.
📍 Jagalchi - 2🍜
Milmyeon & dwaeji gukbap
Busan's cold wheat noodles and pork rice soup, famous local dishes.
📍 Across the city - 3🥟
Eomuk & market snacks
Snacks and fried treats from Gukje and BIFF markets.
📍 Across the city - 4☕
Sea-view cafes
Beachfront cafes with views of the sea and the bridge.
📍 Haeundae & Gwangalli
- 1🏖️
Haeundae Beach
Busan's most popular beach, a long stretch of sand backed by high-rises and cafes.
📍 Haeundae - 2🏘️
Gamcheon Village
Colourful houses stacked up a hillside, with legendary art lanes and photo spots.
📍 Saha - 3🛕
Haedong Yonggungsa
A Buddhist temple on a sea cliff, especially beautiful at sunrise.
📍 Gijang - 4🦐
Jagalchi Market
Korea's largest seafood market, pick it fresh and have it cooked on the spot.
📍 Jung-gu - 5🌉
Gwangalli
A beach with views of the Gwangan Bridge at night, plus seaside cafes and bars.
📍 Suyeong
Things to do in Busan
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3 Busan hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4LuxuryPark Hyatt Busan
Serene marina-side luxury with first-class service
★ 9.1LuxurySigniel Busan
Panoramic sea views from the city's tallest tower
★ 9.1LuxuryGrand Josun Busan
Spacious family-friendly rooms near Haeundae Beach
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Paradise Hotel Busan
Beachfront resort with hot-spring spa and casino
Lotte Hotel Busan
Large downtown luxury hotel linked to department store and subway
Avani Central Busan Hotel
Modern design hotel near Seomyeon and the finance district
Toyoko Inn Busan Seomyeon
Great value with free breakfast in the shopping hub
Hotel Forêt Premier Haeundae
Haeundae location walkable to the beach and aquarium
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🚆 Getting around Busan
KTX from Seoul
The Seoul-Busan high-speed train takes about 2.5 hours; book ahead.
Busan metro
Connects Haeundae, Seomyeon and Nampo; works with T-money.
Taxi & Kakao T
Handy for the seaside temple and Gamcheon, which the metro doesn't reach.
Gimhae Airport
Has direct flights from Thailand; reach the city by light rail or taxi.
Where to go next near Busan
SeoulThe city that never sleeps: palaces, Myeongdong, Hongdae, stylish cafes and K-Culture.
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JejuA volcanic World Heritage island: the Seongsan Ilchulbong crater, Hallasan, waterfalls, beaches and flower fields.
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SokchoAn east-coast seaside town: the gateway to Seoraksan National Park, a fish market and the East Sea.
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GyeongjuThe old Silla capital: Bulguksa temple, ancient tombs and open-air World Heritage sites.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Busan
How many days in Busan?+
2-3 days for Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon, the seaside temple and the fish market, easy to add on after Seoul via KTX.
How do I get to Busan from Seoul?+
The KTX from Seoul Station takes about 2.5 hours and is the easiest way, or fly direct from Thailand into Gimhae Airport.
How is Busan different from Seoul?+
Busan is a more relaxed seaside port focused on beaches, seafood and views, while Seoul is all about shopping, palaces and city life.
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