Dong-gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Busan which includes signage
Busan which includes flowers and signage as well as an individual female
Dong-gu
Busan which includes flowers as well as a small group of people
Busan as well as an individual female

Popular places to visit

Busan showing flowers as well as a couple

168 Stairs

Leading from the Busan Port to Sanbok Road, this steep staircase is as high as a six-storey building and you’re invited to climb it.

168 Stairs
Gwangalli Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a high-rise building

Gwangalli Beach

4/5(6 reviews)

Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.

Gwangalli Beach
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch

Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch

4/5(8 reviews)

During your visit to Busan, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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

Shinsegae Centum City

4/5(8 reviews)

Experience the world’s biggest department store, complete with big brand shops, boutique stores, a diverse food hall, spa complex and golf driving range.

Shinsegae Centum City
Haeundae Beach showing a coastal town and a beach

Haeundae Beach

4/5(7 reviews)

Relax on an inflatable tube or sit back under a beach umbrella at South Korea’s most popular beach, where the usual South Korean rules don’t apply.

Haeundae Beach
Jagalchi Fish Market which includes a city as well as a small group of people

Jagalchi Fish Market

4/5(7 reviews)

Try fresh delicacies from the ocean prepared by expert fishmongers at the largest seafood market in South Korea.

Jagalchi Fish Market

Activities

Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

AU$72
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour with Sky Capsule

Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour with Sky Capsule

AU$87
Per adult
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour with Sky Capsule
Busan's Cultural Wonders with Beach Train & Gamcheon Village

Busan's Cultural Wonders with Beach Train & Gamcheon Village etc

AU$95
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Busan's Cultural Wonders with Beach Train & Gamcheon Village etc
Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour

Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour

AU$83
Per adult
Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour
Busan Night Small Group Photo Tour

Busan Night Small Group Photo Tour (Max 7)

AU$103
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Busan Night Small Group Photo Tour (Max 7)
Gyeongju Woljeonggyo Bridge.

Full Day Busan and Gyeongju Guided Tour

AU$127
Per adult
Full Day Busan and Gyeongju Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Dong-gu Hotel Deals

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
3 out of 5
12, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Dong-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is AU$82 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$82
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
"I had a great stay. No complaints"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Asti Hotel Busan Station
Asti Hotel Busan Station
4 out of 5
7, Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is AU$111 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Excellent location!
"Super convenient. Very very near to the Busan train station. Exit 5 of the Busan train station. Busan subway is there too. Many tours pick up points at the subway station. Excellent food with reasonable prices in the train station. . Chinatown and many eateries."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Asti Hotel Busan Station
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
4 out of 5
10, Jungang-daero 196 beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is AU$115 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I liked the interior of the room. The location was surrounded by a variety of classic restaurants and convenient to transportation."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Notte La Mia
Notte La Mia
3 out of 5
265, Daeyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is AU$80 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$80
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (684 reviews)
"Housekeeping and the lady in the front desk I wasn't able to get her name was not even smiling. Kinda difficult to approach."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Notte La Mia
Hound Hotel Busan Station
Hound Hotel Busan Station
2.5 out of 5
9, Jungang-daero 236beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, PUS
The price is AU$103 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"Spacious, clean and a great bath. Bed was a bit hard but overall a great room. Close to the train station and eateries."

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Hound Hotel Busan Station
Brown Suites Busan
Brown Suites Busan
4.5 out of 5
160 Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is AU$94 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$94
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful room once I was able to finally figure out where to go and how to enter the building. Offered luggage storage, but when departing for a day long tour at 7:30 in the morning, the office was not open and no one seemed to be able to help me, so I had to spend extra time and money ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Brown Suites Busan
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Other neighbourhoods around Dong-gu

Busan as well as an individual male

Choryang

4/5(2 area reviews)

Choryang is well liked for its monuments and waterfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Choryang Market and Choryang Ibagu-gil Road are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around.

Choryang
Jung District which includes night scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

Jung-gu

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Busan Tower while getting to know Jung-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station to see more of the area.

Jung-gu
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Photo by Wonho E (CC BY-SA)

Jungang-dong

While you're in Jungang-dong, take in top sights like Busan Port Passenger Terminal and jump on the metro at Jungang Station to see more of the city.

Jungang-dong
Jagalchi Fish Market showing markets and food

Nampo-dong

Noted for its shopping and seafood restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Nampo-dong. Top attractions like Jagalchi Fish Market and Nampodong Street are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Jangalchi Station or Nampo Station to see more of the city.

Nampo-dong
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wild flowers

Seomyeon

Travellers choose Seomyeon for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station and check out top sights like Seven Luck Casino.

Seomyeon
Busanjin showing wild flowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(21 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

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