Haeundae Travel Guide

Busan
Haeundae which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a city
Known across the country for its spacious and beautiful beach, this part of Busan also has numerous exciting cultural attractions.

The city of Haeundae attracts thousands of people to the 1-mile (1.5-kilometer) stretch of white sand known as Haeundae Beach. The beach itself is 160 feet (50 meters) wide. Its gently sloping seafloor offers a shallow wading area in a protected bay. Join the hordes of people on the beach and include plenty of time to explore inland sites as well.

For an interesting perspective on this part of the city, view the film Tidal Wave, South Korea’s first major disaster movie. The plot involves people trying to escape a tsunami at Haeundae Beach. You might recognize some of the film locations as you travel around the city. The movie’s disaster story is fiction, of course.

Walk west along the beach to Dongbaekseom Island. It is now a peninsula but still bears the island name. Look for a mermaid statue, beautiful camellias and views over the ocean and toward the Gwangangdaegyo Bridge.

Inland from the beach are many attractions with broad appeal. Stop at Radium Art Center for exhibits of contemporary visual, digital and sound art. Stroll through Busan Haeundae Traditional Market where typical Korean shopping includes housewares and farm-fresh produce and seafood.

Haeundae has many natural hot springs. Have a spa treatment at Haeundae Spa Center, enjoy views while soaking in outdoor pools at Cimer Spa or rest your feet at the public Haeundae Hot Spring Footbath near the Haeundae Beach Tourist Information Center.

Visit the SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium, which has over 250 species of marine creatures. Look for fish, amphibians, reptiles and algae in large tanks over three levels. Walk through a transparent tunnel and be surrounded by swimming sea animals.

See a concert or sporting event just west of Haeundae in the large convention center BEXCO in Centum City. The Busan Cinema Centre hosts autumn’s famous Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Take the Busan metro to the Haeundae stop. You’ll find accommodations across a broad price range fairly close to the beach.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Haeundae

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
The price is ₹3,400 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
₹3,400
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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 their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Paradise Hotel Busan
Paradise Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹11,837 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹11,837
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,218 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Room was excellent except there was a wet spot by the bed on the floor. Perhaps it had just been cleaned. Amenities were superb. Hot spring pools were a great way too end our day from all of the walking. Ate at the breakfast buffet twice and it did not disappoint. Excellent service ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Paradise Hotel Busan
Shilla Stay Haeundae
Shilla Stay Haeundae
4 out of 5
46, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,036 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹8,036
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free parking, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,769 reviews)
"The check in process was a first for me. You had to get into a queue with a Korean number, which I didn’t have. Someone did help but it was confusing at first. I noticed a lot of ppl walk up to front desk to check in, for a while then to learn they needed to “get a number”, which delayed them even ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Shilla Stay Haeundae
Signiel Busan
Signiel Busan
5 out of 5
30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
The price is ₹15,578 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
₹15,578
per night
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"So beautiful view"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2024

Signiel Busan
Grand Josun Busan
Grand Josun Busan
5 out of 5
292, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Busan
The price is ₹17,121 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
₹17,121
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (875 reviews)
"The beach is in the backyard. It is definitely a five star hotel. Food is in five minutes walk. Highly recommend the hotel."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Grand Josun Busan
The Westin Josun Busan
The Westin Josun Busan
5 out of 5
67 DongBaek-Ro, Haeundae-Gu, Busan, Busan
The price is ₹13,600 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹13,600
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants and breakfast. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"good service breakfast is okay not great for the price room is clean but bathroom is bit old location is good but you need to walk 5-10mins from the main street."

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2024

The Westin Josun Busan
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Other neighbourhoods around Haeundae

Gwangalli Beach featuring a sandy beach, a city and a coastal town

Millak-dong

Discover Millak-dong, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Millak-dong include Gwangalli Beach and Millak Waterfront Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Millak Station.

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

Suyeong-gu

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Noted for its beaches and bars, there's plenty to explore in Suyeong-gu. Top attractions like Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Grand Bridge are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station to see more of the city.

Suyeong-gu
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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 of the city at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station.

Gwangan-dong
Busan showing a bridge, rocky coastline and general coastal views

Nam-gu

Get to know Nam-gu and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Oryukdo Skywalk and Igidae Park, and you can jump on the metro at Kyungsung University- Pukyong National University Station or Daeyeon Station to get around the city.

Nam-gu
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Yeonje-gu

Visitors to Yeonje-gu like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at City Hall Station or Mulmangol Station to see top sights like Busan Asiad Main Stadium while you're in the area.

Yeonje-gu
Chungnyeolsa featuring heritage elements, wild flowers and a garden

Dongnae District

Dongnae District is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongnae Station or Myeongnyun Station to explore sights like Sajik Baseball Stadium.

Dongnae District

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