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
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch, a popular shopping spot in Busan. 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.
Shinsegae Centum City
Browse a huge range of fine fashion and then go ice skating, sample gourmet foods or relax with a spa treatment in the world’s largest department store.
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
Busan: Sunset Haeundae Sky Capsule & Busan Night Views Tour
Busan's Cultural Wonders with Beach Train & Gamcheon Village etc
Small Group Full Day Busan Tour (Max 6 Pax)
Busan's Best: Sea Temples, Yacht Tour & Sky Capsule Day Tour
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour opt. Sky Capsule
From Busan: Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Day Tour
Our pick of the best Gwangan-dong Hotel Deals
Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington
The view was incredible right on the beach, the room itself was nice and the bathroom as well. Staff was always quick to address all our needs. Very nice!
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Lotte Hotel Busan
The staff are very friendly attentive, the rooms and hotel are spotless, and the overall experience is very comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Paradise Hotel Busan
Staff was kind. I loved cimer spa for their outdoor baths and sauna for their indoor and outdoor onsen like soaks.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Signiel Busan
Our room on 19th floor was fabulous, with superb views of Haeundae beach, incredibly comfortable bed, huge bathroom and a lovely terrace (rare in S Korean hotels). There was a great guest lounge on 8, open all day for complimentary tea/coffee/soft drinks and serving free champagne and nibbles from ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Very clean, nice location, staff was friendly and rooms are very spacious ( we had the double room suite). We also really enjoyed the breakfast every morning!!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
L7 HAEUNDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
It was a nice new hotel, and they gave us a complimentary upgrade which was a nice surprise!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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.
Daeyeon-dong
If you're spending time in Daeyeon-dong, check out sights like Busan Museum or United Nations Peace Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Daeyeon Station or Kyungsung University- Pukyong National University Station.
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 Paradise Casino 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. 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.
