Haeundae Travel Guide

Busan

Haeundae featuring a sunset, landscape views and a city
Haeundae
Haeundae showing a city and signage
Songjeong Beach showing a coastal town, a beach and general coastal views
Haeundae showing a sunset, general coastal 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-kilometre) stretch of white sand known as Haeundae BeachOpens in a new window. The beach itself is 160 feet (50 metres) 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 recognise 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 Centre 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 Centre, 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 Centre.

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 centre 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 accommodation across a broad price range fairly close to the beach.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


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 Rp800.750 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp800.750
Rp880.825 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,159 reviews)
"The staff are polite, but really don’t speak much English and if you ask them any questions, you won’t get an answer But, they can book a taxi and always smile."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Signiel Busan

Signiel Busan

5 out of 5
30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
The price is Rp3.285.886 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp3.285.886
Rp3.975.922 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay is a pleasant. The bed is comfortable and the breakfast buffet has many varieties, the food quality is excellent!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 Rp1.980.611 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.980.611
Rp2.178.672 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,675 reviews)
Great stay at St
"Great spot steps away from Haeundae beach and lots of restaurants and nightlife. Rooms were very nice and clean. Our room was a little bit worn in some aspects but mostly still very clean and modern. Was a nice stay for our family and would recommend!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae
Paradise Hotel Busan

Paradise Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is Rp2.415.406 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.415.406
Rp2.922.642 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,437 reviews)
"Close to the beach and family friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Paradise Hotel Busan
Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Haeundae

Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Haeundae

3.5 out of 5
8, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 209beonga-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is Rp693.749 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp693.749
Rp847.067 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was a bit small. Bathroom lighting was too dark."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Haeundae
Grand Josun Busan

Grand Josun Busan

5 out of 5
292, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Busan
The price is Rp2.796.156 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp2.796.156
Rp3.075.772 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and kindness staff"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Grand 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 Oryukdo Island, 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
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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.

Yeonsan

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