Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Busan
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Busan, South Korea — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Haeundae.
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Top pick
Haeundae
Beach district — long sandy beach, luxury hotels, cafés, summer crowds.
8.2 km from center
#2
Gamcheon Culture Village
Painted hillside neighborhood — alleys, murals, photo spots.
11 km from center
#3
Seomyeon
Downtown shopping and nightlife — restaurants, hostels, the subway hub.
2.8 km from center
Getting around
Subway network covers the city; KTX bullet train from Seoul takes 2.5 hours.
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