Hwamyeong Travel Guide

Busan

Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong
Hwamyeong

Mountains and riverfront views create an atmosphere of being in the country in this northern Busan neighborhood, far from the frenzy of the city center.

Emerging from Hwamyeong subway station after a short trip from the city center, you may find it hard to believe how close you are to Busan. Girded by mountains and the slow-moving Nakdong River, with a mostly residential population, Hwamyeong is the perfect place to relax and recover from a trip to downtown. Make this a home base from which to explore the high-rises to the south. Go from mountain to river and back again in a day and fall asleep to the sound of crickets outside your window.

Start the day with a run, skate or walk along the paths of the Waterfront Park, which overlooks Busan’s main waterway. Enjoy the wetland scenery or join a game of badminton or soccer taking place on the park’s many courts.

Get a sense of Hwamyeong’s connection with the water at the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, a fascinating lens onto the fishing heritage of Busan, including the opportunity to look at real catches and old technology still being used today.

Head into the nearby mountains, toward the forests. About 25 minutes’ drive northeast is the Hwamyeong Arboretum, a huge complex with hundreds of walking trails and a multilevel greenhouse showcasing both native Korean and foreign plants.

Hwamyeong, in northern Busan, is a 30-minute subway ride from most parts of downtown Busan. Get here in 45 minutes from Busan station. The airport is a 45-minute train ride away. Bus networks provide connections within Hwamyeong. Much of the construction in Hwamyeong is new and includes several international hotel chains. A recent cleanup project has revitalized the river, but swimming here is still not advisable.

In the summer, end the day at Hwamyeong Ecological Park Swimming Pool, where DJ concerts and food trucks keep the party going well into the evening.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Hwamyeong

Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is ₹11,052 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹11,052
₹13,372 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,028 reviews)
Excellent location

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Paradise Hotel Busan

Paradise Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is ₹11,693 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹11,693
₹14,362 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,436 reviews)
Excellent hotel & staff! Will return.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Paradise 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
The price is ₹3,876 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹3,876
₹4,303 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
Great location — very close to Haeundae Beach, restaurants, and shopping areas. The staff were kind and helpful. The breakfast was decent considering the price. The only downside was the bathroom — it was too small and could be a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, everything was clean and convenient. ...

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Signiel Busan

Signiel Busan

5 out of 5
30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
The price is ₹18,090 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹18,090
₹21,927 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
We had a bumpy start as one of our room had electrical issues but the staff quickly managed to change room and offered us a great service. Swimming pool was amazing. Staff when we checked out was also very helpful in the end. We are frequent travellers with many five star hotel experiences and we ...

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Signiel Busan
Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae

Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae

4 out of 5
46, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is ₹8,534 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹8,534
₹9,388 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,695 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae
Lavalse Hotel

Lavalse Hotel

3.5 out of 5
82, Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
The price is ₹5,827 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹5,827
₹6,410 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Amazing views, clean room and cheap price

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Lavalse Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Hwamyeong

Busan which includes wild flowers, mountains and a city

Gangseo District

5/5(1 area review)

Get to know Gangseo District and its many features like its restaurants and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Busan New Port and Daejeo Ecological Park, and you can jump on the metro at Gangseo-gu Office Station or Sports Park Station to get around the city.

Gangseo District
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
Busanjin showing wild flowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

Busanjin
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 Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.

Seomyeon
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Sasang

4/5(2 area reviews)

The seaside views and waterfront are just a few things visitors like about Sasang. Samnak Eco Park and Champion Takgugyosil are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Gamjeon Station or Sasang Station to get around the larger area.

Sasang
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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


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