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
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
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
Nampodong Street

Nampodong Street

4/5(7 reviews)

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

Nampodong Street

Activities

Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide in Busan

Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide in Busan

AU$232
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide in Busan
Gyeongju Historic Areas Day Tour with Sky Capsule from Busan

Gyeongju Historic Areas Day Tour with Sky Capsule from Busan

AU$140
per adult
Gyeongju Historic Areas Day Tour with Sky Capsule from Busan
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 Customizable Private Tour with private vehicle

Busan Private Tour with licensed tour guide + private vehicle

AU$536
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Busan Private Tour with licensed tour guide + private vehicle
Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour

Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour

AU$86
per adult
Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour
Busan Night One Day Tour Maximum 7 Pax

Busan Night One Day Tour Maximum 7 Pax

AU$65
per adult
Busan Night One Day Tour Maximum 7 Pax
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Our pick of the best Dong-gu Hotel Deals

Asti Hotel Busan Station
Asti Hotel Busan Station
4 out of 5
7, Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is AU$114 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,022 reviews)
"Room is clean and location is very good. Super convenient to move around as the hotel is really next to Busan station (KTX) and metro station."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Asti Hotel Busan Station
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$90 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (1,348 reviews)
"Breakfast is always superb in Toyoko-inn"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
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$120 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$120
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (1,074 reviews)
"For business trip in Busan, It is the best near the Busan Station."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
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$100 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$100
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
Great hotel at a great price
"We had such a great stay at this hotel in Busan. The room was surprisingly spacious compared to other hotels we had stayed at on our trip. Unfortunately the pool was closed for construction while we were there but it looked great. We did get to enjoy the roof top bar which was really nice. The front ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Hound Hotel Busan Station
Notte La Mia
Notte La Mia
3 out of 5
265, Daeyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is AU$84 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$84
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
Great hotel
"Everything was great. Courteous staff, rooms with plenty of universal power plugs, usbs. A lot of space. My only comment would be that the mattress is a tad firm as im used to hotels providing softer mattresses"

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Notte La Mia
Busan View Hotel Busan Station
Busan View Hotel Busan Station
2.5 out of 5
16-10, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
Stay at this hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and Gwangalli ...
7.8/10 Good! (626 reviews)
The place is well worth the cost
"We should not complain because they offered a rebate but it seems it applied to all the people we talked to. The place was very hot no air conditioning control available. Constant noise from the train all night long"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

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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, 168 Stairs and Choryang Market 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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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

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
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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