Gwangan-dong Travel Guide
Busan
Visit Gwangan-dong
Things to do
Busan: Day Trip to Haeundae Sky Capsule & Yonggungsa Temple
Busan: Gyeongju Guided Day Trip to Three Kingdoms Capital
From Busan: Gyeongju Ancient Legacy Full Day Guided Tour
Busan: Top Coastal Highlights with Sky Capsule Full Day Tour
Private Temple, Culture Village & Markets Tour
Busan City Top Attractions Tour with Haeundae Blueline Park
Top hotels in Gwangan-dong
HOTEL GUESS WHO
"Beautiful hotel and great location right on Gwangalli Beach. Our stay was so relaxing and comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel. The rooms are well maintained, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It was easy to catch an Uber or cab to go anywhere we wanted to go. Lots of great restaurants ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington
"Perfectly situated on the waterfront. Staff were friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Homers Hotel
"Nice hotel in a good location. Plenty of buses to get you around and to tube. Some very good restaurants nearby."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Hotel Aqua Palace
"Moved from The Grand Jordan so obviously was not expecting same standard but market down for property being well maintained as in the room several things had been tapped up where damaged and the carpet in the lifts had come up and taped down. A lot of it was just cosmetic which is why I thought just ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Where to stay in Gwangan-dong
Haeundae
Haeundae Beach and Haeundae Traditional Market are top sights in Haeundae, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Haeundae Station or Jung-dong Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
Nampo-dong
Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Gwangbokro Culture and Fashion Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.
Yeongdo
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Yeongdo. You might want to make time for a stop at Taejongdae Park or Korea National Maritime Museum.
Jung-gu
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.
