Gwangan-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gwangan-dong
Popular places to visit
Gwangalli Beach
Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.
Haeundae Beach
Join the crowds of locals and tourists who come for the views, the fresh ocean air and refreshing dips in the water off Korea’s most famous beach.
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
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.
Nampodong Street
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.
Songdo Beach
Fine golden sand, lively restaurants, a sky walk and lively music festivals make this a popular beach in southern Busan.
Dadaepo Beach
Head to Busan’s most popular beach for a day of swimming, building sand castles and watching the impressive musical fountain show.
Activities
Skyhub Lounge at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Busan Full-Day City Tour with Gamcheon Village, Sea Temple & more
South Korea: SEA LIFE Busan Standard Admission Ticket
From Busan: Gyeongju Ancient Legacy Full Day Guided Tour
Busan Highlights in One Day: Small Group Tour (Max 6 Pax)
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Our pick of the best Gwangan-dong Hotel Deals
Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington
Tyy
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
HOTEL GUESS WHO
We had a very pleasant stay at the hotel. The room was quite spacious, which made it comfortable and relaxing throughout our visit. Even though we chose a partial view room, it still offered a lovely open space with a balcony and a nice sea view, which was a bonus. The facilities provided were excellent ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Homers Hotel
It was a good stay
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Aqua Palace
Yes, I paid for a room with a full ocean view, only to stare at a wall for two days. While other guests who paid less than me enjoyed the ocean view, it wasn’t the hotel’s fault. Expedia didn’t make a reservation for the room I purchased; instead, they sent a generic reservation. I’m extremely disappointed ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ananti at Busan Cove
Everything excellent!!! Will visit soon again
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Lotte Hotel Busan
Great place, would definitely stay there again. Staff were amazing and helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangan-dong
Suyeong-gu
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.
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.
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.
Yeonsan
During your stop in Yeonsan, check out the restaurants, and jump on the metro at Yeonsan Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
Busanjin
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.
