Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Jeju
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Jeju, South Korea — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Jeju City.
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Top pick
Jeju City
Arrival hub — black-pork street, Dongmun market.
2.7 km from center
#2
Seogwipo
South-coast base — waterfalls, Olle trails, the best diving.
28 km from center
#3
Seongsan
East end — the sunrise crater and Udo island ferries.
#4
Aewol
West-coast café coast — ocean-view espresso on basalt shores.
15 km from center
Getting around
Rent a car — attractions ring the island and buses are slow. Flights from Seoul run every 10-15 minutes (the world's busiest air route).
International license required. Split stays: Jeju City side + Seogwipo side to halve driving.