[edit]Understand

Busan (부산, 釜山, [1]), formerly romanized as Pusan, is a city

Contents
located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang,
South Korea.

With over 3.6 million people,

Busan is South Korea's second
largest city and the country's
largest seaport (a few years
back, the government made the
official English-language
spelling "Busan" rather than the
outdated "Pusan" as the former
sounds more like the native
pronunciation). Although the
city does have some historical
cultural sites to see--such as
Geumjeong Fortress--these sites pale in comparison to other attractions Busan is
known for, including beaches, hot springs, and nature reserves in addition to the
city's international film festival held each fall. The locals have also made strides in
hoping to secure a possible 2020 Summer Olympics bid. For those who might be
intimidated by Seoul's size or perhaps wanting a more laid back, somewhat natural
scene, Busan's culture is entrenched with coastal culture and might also be a good
choice for families or those on a tighter budget as prices a bit cheaper than in the
capital city. Resting at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula as South Korea's
most vital port, this gives the city an international flair, with sailors from around
the world trooping through and, these days, more than a few tourists (mostly from
Japan, China and Russia).

[edit] Orientation

Busan sits roughly 450 km southeast of the South Korean capital, Seoul, and about
150 km northeast of some of Japan's main islands.

Nampodong to the south is Busan's shopping and entertainment downtown, while

central Seomyeon at the intersection of subway lines 1 and 2 is where the office
buildings are. Seomyeon also has an active night life with lots of street food.
Between them are Busan's train station and its international ferry terminals. The
beaches of Gwangalli, Haeundae and Songjeong lie to the east, the ruins of
mountain fortress Geumjeong guard the north, and Gimhae Airport occupies the
last compass point in the west.

[edit] Get in
[edit] By plane

Busan's Gimhae Airport [2] (IATA: PUS) fields flights around the country and
some international flights as well, mostly to Japan and China but also to Manila,
Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. The airport is quite old and very small for a city of
Busan's size, though an international terminal has been constructed next to the
domestic terminal. You are not allowed to take pictures of the airport (both from the
plane and outside) because it also serves as an air force base.

Airport limousine buses connect to various points in the city for a flat ₩6000. The
trip takes 30-40 min (in good traffic) and there are departures on all lines every 20-
30 min. City buses leave for downtown quite regularly. They are even cheaper,
around ₩1000. Be sure to visit the information desk at the international arrival
terminal if your Korean is not very good. It is one of the few places that has
English-speaking assistance.

A taxi to the city center will set you back about ₩15000 (daytime) including tolls.

[edit] By train

Space-age Busan Station looks like a UFO that has accidentally landed in the
somewhat grubby stretch between the bright lights of Nampodong and Seomyeon.
Still, it's easy enough to get in or away with Subway Line 1, and there are lots of
cheap motels and eating places in the vicinity (although sadly if you're looking for
Korean food, Busan Station may not be the best option).

Gupo Station is also in Busan. It's a 1-min walk from the Gupo stop on Subway
Line 3. It's much smaller than Busan Station and usually uncrowded. A ticket from
Gupo to Seoul is a thousand won cheaper than a ticket from Busan Station to Seoul.
Gupo Station is ideal if you are coming or going from a place far away from Busan
Station, such as Hwamyeongdong.

KTX [3] trains connect Seoul to Busan via Daegu and Daejeon in about 175 min
(₩51700). Tickets can be purchased at the counter but automated English-language
machines are available to make purchases with too. Passengers tend to be extremely
quiet so it's best to avoid making excess noise if possible. Snacks can be purchased
on the trains using the vending machines or from an attendant. Other trains, such as
Saemaeul and Mugunghwa, connect Busan with other major cities as well. They're
cheaper but slower than KTX. Head to the First Class car for a free-of-charge water
vending machine.

[edit] By car

1. Gyeongbu Highway: connecting Busan with Seoul via Daejeon and Daegu.
2. Gumi Highway: alternative highway to Daegu.
 2. Gumi Highway: alternative highway to Daegu.
3. Namhae Highway: connecting to Gwangju via Jinju and Sacheon.

[edit] By bus

Almost all cities and counties in South Korea have an express bus to Busan. There
are two major bus stations:

Dongbu Intercity Bus Terminal (동부시외버스터미널), Nopodong Station

(Line 1). For points north and east (eg. Daegu, Gyeongju, Seoul, Ulsan).
Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal (서부시외버스터미널), Sasang Station (Line 2).
For points west (e.g., Jinju, Masan).

[edit] By boat

Befitting Busan's status as a major port, there are regular international ferry services
to Osaka and Shimonoseki, and especially Kyushu island. Kanpu Ferry's [4] daily
overnight runs to Shimonoseki are the cheapest, but JR Kyushu's Beetle [5]
hydrofoils to Fukuoka run five times a day and take just under 3 hr. There are also
domestic ferries to Jeju which take about 11 hr and run daily.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By Bus

Bus fares are ₩1000, and transfers are not free.

(Unless you buy a Hanaro card, see below in the
Subway section.) So-called limousine buses are a
bit more, ₩1400 or so. Recently, Busan has been
added to the public transit section of Google
Maps, so you can easily click the "From here" and
"To here" buttons and get accurate info on bus
routes in (mostly) English.

[edit] By subway

The three lines of the Busan Subway [6] --Red (1), Green (2) and Brown (3)-- connect
with the bus terminals and nearly all sights of interest together. Rides are ₩1100 or
₩1300 depending on distance (hang onto your ticket until you exit), and both
signage and announcements are in English so finding your way is easy. Travelers
who've visted Seoul will likely be happily surprised to find automatic ticket
machines available to make purchases from--and these are much easier to use than
those in the capital. Also, the cars tend to be a bit cleaner and less crowded than
Seoul's. One-day ticket costs ₩3500.

If you are staying for a bit, consider buying a Hanaro card (하나로카드). The
physical card itself costs ₩2000, and then you can put money on the card using
kiosks in almost every subway station. You can also buy "cell phone jewelry" which
has the exact same RFID as the Hanaro card, and can be used the same way. Prices
for these vary, and the come in innumerable designs.

Using the Hanaro card will save you some money. A bus is ₩1000 with cash, but
₩950 when you use the Hanaro card. Further, if you "scan out" from a subway and
"scan in" to a bus within 15 minutes or so, the bus fare is only ₩250, again,
deducted from the Hanaro card.

[edit] By taxi

There are plenty of taxis prowling the streets of Busan. Regular taxi flag drop is
₩2200 for the first two kilometers, then the meter starts ticking at ₩100 for each 143
m or every 34 seconds if the taxi is going under 15 kph. Deluxe "mobeom" taxis
(black and red) charge ₩4500 for the first 3 km and then ₩200 for each 160 m or 38
seconds. Fares increase 20% between midnight and 4AM.

Especially at Busan Port, some unscrupulous taxis may attempt to charge much
higher fixed fares, as much as ₩20000. Insist on the meter, and take a different taxi
if your driver refuses to use it.

[edit] On foot

Busan as a whole is far too large to walk around, but some districts like Haeundae
Beach, Dongbaek Island, and Yongdusan Park can be comfortably covered on foot.

See [edit][add
listing]
Beomeo-sa Temple, subway Beomeosa. One of Korea's Great 5
Temples, this large temple complex is located up in the mountains, seemingly
much further away from the big city than the few kilometers it is. Founded in
678, the buildings have been destroyed and rebuilt many times, but they're still
atmospheric. Watch out though, as the temple gets packed with worshippers,
hikers (see Do) and tourists on weekends. To get there, take exit 5 from the
station, make a U-turn, turn left and take bus 90 from the station a few
hundred meters up (₩900, 20 min, every 15 min). Entry ₩1000.

Yonggungsa. This Buddhist temple complex is situated on top of a large rock

along the ocean. To get there, take bus 181.

40 Steps (40 Gyedan), subway Jungang-dong. A few streets of a grubby district

have been 'restored' to their condition in the post-Korean War 1960s, with
wooden lamppost and bronze figures illustrating scenes of hardscrabble street
life.
 Yongdusan Park, subway Nampodong (take the hillside escalator up). This
pleasant little park is home to Busan's one true tourist trap, the creaky 118 m
Busan Tower (₩3000). There are some decent views even without going up the
tower, and you can buy some corn to feed the resident population of ravenous
pigeons.

Busan Museum of Modern Art (aka Busan Municipal Art Museum) (Line 2,
Art Museum stn) has 2 full floors (one exhibit on the basement level) of modern
art. You can probably feel pretty good about spending 2-3 hours here and feel
like you've seen it all. A few minutes walk from Busan Youth Hostel Arpina.
₩7000. Closes at 8PM.

Chungryeolsa (Shrine) (Line 1, Myeongnyun-dong Stn) Take a bus no. 29/29-

1/89/129 and walk 5 min. ₩200 adults, ₩100 children.

UN Memorial Cemetery (Line 2, Kyungsung Univ. & Fukyong Nat'l Univ. Stn).
Take bus from in front of Memorial Park after subway exit.

Nakdong River Estuary Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Line 1, Hadan Stn)

Do [edit][add
listing]
Busan Aquarium, Heaundae
Beach (Line 1-Haeundae station),
☎ +82 051-740-1700, [7]. The
largest aquarium in Korea.
Great facility with excellent
displays. There is also a 3D ride
that is worth checking out.
₩17,000. edit

[edit] Beaches and hot springs

Busan is above all famous for its seven beaches and three hot springs.

Haeundae Beach (해운대), near subway/KNR Haeundae. One of the most

popular summer destinations in South Korea. Haeundae attracts tourists from
all around the country, and gets overcrowded in late July and early August.
There are numerous hotels nearby. The Busan Aquarium--South Korea's largest
at 13,000 sq m--is beside the beach (₩17,000 for adults). Besides the beach,
there are some excellent restaurants, both Korean and non, in the area, and a
wide variety of shops, although many are hidden away. Explore the streets
behind the beachfront boulevard. Many showings and events for the Pusan
International Film Festival (Pusan, not Busan) are in this area which typically
runs the first 10 days in Oct. Haeundae Tourist Info. Center is a good place to
 get a lot of info. about the area. If you're interested in sailing [8], Haeundae has
the biggest leisure marina in Korea located about 10 min from the beach
walking in the direction of Chosun Beach Hotel.

Hur Shim Chung Spa (허심청 Heoshimcheong), subway Oncheonjang (exit 1,

cross the street and make a beeline for Hotel Nong Shim; it's connected by a walkway),
[9]. This massive hot spring complex claims to be the largest in Asia:
Noboribetsu might disagree, but it certainly is huge, with hot, tepid, cold and
strawberry milk-filled baths, saunas, pools, and an outdoor section. On the 3rd
floor is a large jjimjilbang resting area, containing (among other things) a
restaurant, a beauty salon, an oxygen room, and three 'igloos' heated to 81°C,
51°C and 0°C. You'll get a key when you come in, use it to open your shoe and
clothes lockers and pay for any purchases inside. Men's and women's spas are
segregated but the resting area is shared, so pick up a robe before you head
downstairs. There's also some signage in English to guide you around. Entry to
the spa is ₩7,900, plus ₩1,000 for the jjimjilbang on Sunday/holidays only.
You can stay as long as you want, but it gets quite crowded and noisy on
weekends.

Gwangalli Beach (광안리 Gwangalli), near subway Geumnyeonsan (exit 1). Best
experienced at night when the massive Gwangan Grand Bridge behind it is
illuminated. Overall, similar to Haeundae but smaller and less upscale.
Nevertheless, some interesting restaurants, bars and shops in the area. Also,
you should try visiting one of the the tall, newly built hotels on the beach.
They have really nice Sauna and Jjim Jil Bangs overlooking the bridge. ₩8000.

[edit] Tourist Attractions

Busan City Tour All-day ticket available for double-decker tour buses. Popular
pick-up from Busan Station. Kids ₩5000, adults ₩10000.

Taejongdae (Busan Monument #28) The park was named for King Taejong
Muyul (654-661) of the Silla Dynasty who practiced archery here after unifying
the Three Kingdoms. During the Joseon period, King Taejong (1400-1418) is
reputed to have visited here for recreation and pleasure. The magistrate of
Dongnae also came here during a major drought to offer prayers for rain.
Taejongdae is one of the famous tourist attractions in Busan, with its white
lighthouse overlooking the green sea. Many people enjoy eating fresh raw fish
on the rocky shore, taking a boat around the Olyuk ('five or six') Islands, and
seeing the famous 'Suicide Rock.' When the weather is nice, Daema Island can
be seen in the distance, 56 km away. The scene from the observation deck is
beautiful and the white lighthouse together with the green sea looks very
exotic. The walk from the entrance to the lighthouse is quite long. However, a
shuttle bus runs from the shops. lifeinkorea.com
 Yongdusan Park - Busan Tower This is a park located at the heart of Busan. If
you go up the Busan Tower, you will get to see an awesome, if not, the best
panorama of the entire city.

Indoor skiing. In Mt. Hwangryung you can enjoy skiing any time, any season.
This facility has recently closed, due to lack of demand. It's not known if it will
open again in the future.

[edit] Fitness

Chicago Fitness Club [10] is a great place to train. It has a wide range of cardio
equipment, free weights (dumbells upto 100lbs) and machines as well as golf
practice facilities. It is located on the 5th floor of the Milligore Shopping Center in
Seomyeon. Some locals say it is the best gym in Busan.

[edit] Hiking

The mountains around Busan have some good hiking trails. Probably the most
popular route is from the South Gate (Nammun) of Geumjeong Fortress, reachable
by cable car from Oncheongjang, through the North Gate (Bukmun) and down to
Beomeosa Temple, a distance of 8.8 km (3-4 hr).

[edit] Learn

[edit] Work

Positions teaching English are available in Busan. See the main South Korea article
for details.

Buy [edit][add
listing]
Ja-galchi Fish Market (Line 2, Jagalchi stn) If you're in Busan,
then you must visit Jagalchi Fish Market, which the city is famous for. This
market displays freshly caught fish and various other sea creatures that are
still alive. Better yet you can visit restaurants on the 2nd floor of the main
multi-storied fishing complex and eat fish you've picked out from the first
floor.

Can market (Ggangtong market) is an old market near Jagalchi Market in

Nampo dong. People can’t easily notice there since it is located in a deep
corner. There is nothing this market doesn’t serve. Since Busan has a big
harbor, many foreigners have visited, so that it was quite early when citizens
of Busan began to accept exotic culture and products. Ggangtong Market is a
kind of evidence of that history. At the end of the Ggangtong market, there is a
narrow street which reminds us of the period from 1960-70. That is the Book
 Street of Bosudong, which contains many secondhand books.

Gukje Market, Gwangbok-dong Market, and Nampo-dong Market Three

major shopping districts connected to each other. Very much similar to Seoul's
Namdaemun Market and MyeongDong shopping district. Various shops
geared towards young and old people with many brand name stores and
underground stores. You will be able to bargain with the people who are
selling on the streets or underground.

Shinsegae, newly built in Centum City. Sporting i's Guiness World Book of
Records stamp of apporval as the biggest department store in the world.

Lotte Department Store, subway Seomyeon. An over-the-top temple to

consumerism (check out the fountains and statues at the basement entrance),
this is Busan's second largest department store. It is the place to pick up some
₩500,000 ginseng or perhaps a Spam gift set for the folks back home. The
basement has good food court/delicatessen/supermarket section.

Choryang Foreigner Shopping Area, opposite Busan station. This is a strange

duck indeed, namely a combined China-and-Russiatown with ornate Chinese
gates and Russian shops selling pickles and vodka. The overall feeling is
distinctly downmarket, and if you want to take the name literally there are
ladies of many nationalities enticing sailors and other customers in the
doorways; you may get more than you bargained for though, as the area is
notorious for ripoffs and even the occasional robbery at night.

Eat [edit][add
listing]
An affordable and popular Busan treat is dong-nae pajeon (동래파전), a
seafood and green onion pancake.
Being located in the seaside, Busan is well-known for fresh fish and sashimi. If you
love fish, you definitely should try one of the local seafood restaurants.
Food and eating out in general is quite affordable and the city offers you a variety
of tastes.

[edit] Budget

Gimbap Cheongook (김밥천국), a block to the north of Busan station (orange-

yellow-white sign). Serves up gimbap from W1000 and all sorts of noodles for
₩2500-4000. No English menu or sign, but if you can say it they'll make it, and
it's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

welly&, Busan station 3F. This food court serves all the usual Korean favorites,
with plastic food and English menus making ordering a snap. Meals from
₩5000.
 Seoul Kakkduggi, Nampo-dong. Specializes in beef soups and kakkduggi side
dish. Meals around ₩6000.

Seamen's Club; located on the port side of Busan Station, walk through the
parking lot above the train tracks then head down the stairs and take a left.
This is a western style restaurant that caters to homesick sailors, with your
typical family restaurant/ diner kind of menu, along with some special treats
like pumpkin pie. It's cheap and very delicious. You can also drink at the bar
with a bottle of Guiness. They also have a store that sells some basic essentials
like deodorant and shampoo, along with Reeses cups, a very rare find in
Korea. May need a U.S. Military ID to get in, as a sign on the door specifies a
100% ID check policy in place.

Amby's, Texas St (Russia Town). European, N. American, Russian, and S.E.

Asian dishes; try the borscht stew. Popular with sailors and their lady
companions, the best time to go is after midnight. A small shop offering a
limited and over-priced selection of dust-covered western goods is located in
the front. edit

Dave's Fish and Chips, (Jangsan Stn, exit 3, walk straight up the hill for approx 150
m. Dave's is on the left side of the street, 2nd floor of a building with an orange banner
in front). M-F 7-10PM, Sa Su 9AM-10:30PM. The menu covers more than you'd
think from the name, including tacos, burritos, nachos, Chicken and Beef
burgers, Indian curry sauce, all homemade, plus many imported beers,
including Newcastle Brown Ale. Run by Dave from Manchester. Full English
breakfast ₩6000 (Sa Su 9 AM-1:30PM only). edit

Eva's near Kyeongseong University (경성대) turns into a bar, but they serve
excellent Western food, and American-style breakfast until the afternoon. Open
air bar. Thursday is lady’s bottomless drinks for ₩15000. In-Jung runs the bar
and is a great hostess.

[edit] Splurge

Busan is famous for raw fish (회 'Hway'), which the Koreans eat in the same style as
bulgogi, namely topped with kimchi and gochujang and wrapped in a lettuce leaf. One of
the best places to sample this is the Millak Town Raw Fish Center, a large brown
building at the northern end of Gwangalli Beach. The first floor is the actual fish market and
the floors above are packed with nothing but restaurants serving it up. This can get
expensive, so order a set or specify your budget to avoid surprises.

Four Season Raw Fish (Sakyeocheol Hoetjip), Millak Raw Fish Center 2F. The
owner, Mr. Jun, speaks English, and ordering here is easy: it's either set A, B or
C at ₩30/40/50000 per head. Even Set A is huge, while C will feed a family of
 North Koreans for a year. Be warned: this is as real as it gets and dishes will
include still-moving octopus tentacles and other stuff most Westerners would
not readily categorize as "food".

Ventanas Grill Steak and Seafood, Novotel Ambassador, Haeundae, tel. +82
051-743 1234. Steak, fresh seafood, premier wine. Sephia style interior design,
cozy atmosphere, and ocean view.

Drink [edit][add
listing]
Busan has thousands if not tens of
thousands of drinking places scattered
throughout the city. Popular spots include
Nampodong and the area around Dave's
Fish and Chips. M-F 7PM-10PM, Sa Su
9AM-10:30PM. Sadly, Dave's is no longer
open. editPusan National University.
Drinking spots popular with the foreign
community include:

Kyungsung University area: Currently this

area has the most selections in terms of
density and sheer numbers of drinking establishments of any area in Busan.

Ghetto, Probably the cheapest drinks in Busan. ₩1000 shots of your preferred
liquor. The music is loud and sometimes obnoxious, but this place always
draws a dancing crowd.
Vinyl Underground, A good place to meet Korean girls and act like a total
douche bag. Sometimes cover. Has become more clubby lately, as opposed to
pubby. [11]
Foxy, Plays hip-hop, caters more to the college crowd. Sometimes there are live
performances of locals. Cover varies nightly, can be as high as ₩15000. You
will want a private room to escape the crowd, prepare to pay for that as well.
Ol'55, A usually quiet western style bar with a free to use billiards table and
dart board. Sometimes live music. [12]
Kino-Eye, Darts and a big bar, occasionally there's dancing. Look for the
creepy rabbit with the red eye. Party starts after 1am or so. Movies shown
nightly.
302, Small, but there's (pretty good) live jazz on the weekends.
Thursday Party Much akin to the other Thursday Parties in town, one of the
most popular places for Koreans and Westerners to intermingle. If you've been
to one, you've been to them all.

In Haeundae:
 Elune In the basement of Paradise Hotel. This is the newest club in Busan and
by far the most worthy of being considered a club. Elune is sizeable, attracts
international DJs, and has a good sound and light system. Expect to pay a
cover.
MURPII, Novotel Ambassador Busan, entirely renovated, the trendiest night
entertainment on Haeundae Beach [13]
U2 Bar, across from the Novotel Ambassador Busan.
Starface Bar, Dalmaji Hill. Pool table and cool Americans aplenty.
Maktum, A bit of a flashy dance club that brings in Foreign DJs
http://maktum.co.kr/.
Boracay In between Haeundae and the Apec Center. In the basement of a
hotel. This is a Korean style booking club. It's expensive and offers the
potential to meet Korean women, which are customers not employees.
Thursday Party Much akin to the other Thursday Parties in town, one of the
most popular places for Koreans and Westerners to intermingle.

PNU:

Crossroads, A chilled out sit-down bar with an excellent music selection

Moe's, A funkier atmosphere, sometimes live music
Soultrane, A dancey, loud place.
The Basement, An ultra smokey bar with pool tables and plenty of expats and
food.
Camel Bar, Miniature billiards and rarely a second customer in the place.

In Gwangalli:

Hollywood Star, Pool table and darts available. Talk to Jun, he's friendly and
knowledgeable and speaks great English. Usually has sexy girls working there.
Fuzzy Navel, A lot of fun in summer but dead in winter. Beware of the Long
Island Ice Tea, famous for its blackout-inducing potential.
Beach Bikini
Thursday Party, Gwangalli classic. On a good night the foosball table area
becomes a dancefloor and in summer the party spills onto the beach.

Seomyeon also has a lot to offer:

O'Briens Irish Bar and Restaurant, an excellent 'dive' bar in Busan. A variety
of Beers, Live Sports, & sometimes Live Music together with Good Western
food available til late. [14] Very relaxed atmosphere. Slammin' burgers and
Western chow. Live Music on occasion. Just past Seomyeon on the #2 subway
line, Gaya station exit #2.
Foxy's, Formerly Hollywood Star. There are two floors, three bars, and a
balcony.
Cowboy Bar, There's a cheesy wild west theme going on, but it has a good
 Cowboy Bar, There's a cheesy wild west theme going on, but it has a good
selection of drinks.
Miller Time, Order pitchers of Miller Genuine Draft and eat some HOF style
snacks.
Thursday Party Much akin to the other Thursday Parties in town, one of the
most popular places for Koreans and Westerners to intermingle.
Rock 'n' Roll Bar . ₩3000 cocktails, ₩6000 for high-end drinks. Occasional live
music and a laid back atmosphere. E-dart board and Pool Table. Across the
street from the Lotte Hotel (look for the large sign with Kurt Cobain down the
small street perpendicular to Lotte)

Sleep [edit][add
listing]

[edit] Budget

All sorts of love motels can be found throughout the city, for instance near Sasang
and Western Cross-Country Bus Termninal. Some are noted as some of the best
bargains in all of Busan. Most will cost you ₩30,000-50,000/night.

Actor & Tourist Guest-house, (Choose exit (2) when exiting the Namcheon subway
station, go up the stairs and walk for 25 meters, the Guesthouse will be on the left.
There will be a small yellow sign (in the shape of a fish) pointing to a courtyard which
is the entrance to the Guesthouse. Go to the 4th floor to check-in.), ☎ +82 70-7528-
9069 (ohjaka@gmail.com), [15]. Owned by Mr Lee, a friendly and well-traveled
backpacker. Amenities include: free Internet, free tea, a spacious kitchen, travel
books, photo albums, western toilets, two clean showers and one bath. There is
also a very large balcony with tables and chairs that overlook the city. It's only
Ten minutes walk to Gwangalli beach and a few minutes further by subway to
a host of other popular destinations. ₩15000. edit

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina, [16]

Blue Backpackers, [17]

Indy House, [18] Dormbeds start at 20,000 WON per night. This is the best
place to stay in Busan. Owned by Indy and he is such a nice guy. He will help
you with everything and it's also fun to hang out with him. 150 m away from
"Kyungsung University & Pukyong National University" subway station.
There are tons of restaurant, cafes, coffee shops, supermarkets, bars within
walking distance. Well equipped with small pool table, free Internet, free
movies and free laundry. Booking & Contact No. Phone (+82) 070-8615-6442 ,
mobile (+82) 010-8910-6442, email=hakee2@nate.com

Kumran Hotel (Gumran) (금란), Telephone: 0518038800. ₩25000 or

₩30000/double per night. Seomyeon Station Exit 9 (5 min walk from the
 station). Once you take the Station Exit 9, you will face the Family Mart and a
dumpling(Mandoo), Gumran Hotel is in the alley to the right of Family Mart,
an not the same alley Family Mart is on. Located near the Younggwan Library
(영관 도서관), ask someone, they'll know. It is about 100 m into the alley. Free
parking.

Motel Elysee, Yongdusan Park, Nampo-dong, ☎ +82-11-264-8048, [19].

excellent central location in Nampo-dong, two subway stops (line 1) from the
train station and a few minutes from Yongdusan Park. Spacious rooms are
spotless, rooms have everything for a very enjoyable stay: TV, fridge, water
cooler/heater, a/c, fan, dvd and free movies, and many little surprising
details. Owner is very helpful and speaks very good English.
iamsonsh@gmail.com. ₩40000-₩50000. edit

Vesta Sauna. 15-min walk from Haeundae beach, travelers can stay for 7,900
WON a night. This is a jjimjilbang and sleeping is on a large communal floor
with only a limited supply of mats and pillows. The entrance fee includes
access to good saunas and baths, a variety of hot rooms and a small PC room.
Facilities are mostly mediocre, but the view over Haeundae beach from the
sleeping floor and baths is stunning.

Zen Backpackers, 1530 Neospot, Seomyeon, ☎ +82 051-806-1530

(june@zenbackpackers.com), [20]. checkin: 10AM~2AM; checkout: 11 AM.
Relatively well-located in the Seomyeon area, but by far the best part about
this place is June, the dude who runs it. Not only is he totally chilled out, but
he gives fantastic travel advice along with free fortune telling. He also cleans
the place every morning, which is an anomaly for hostel-owners. Spotless,
spacious, and just plain awesome. ₩22000 dorm/₩30000 twin, private). edit

The Planet Guesthouse, Crystal Beach Officetel room 311, Haeundae, ☎ +82
70-8201-6350 (earthling-house@daum.net), [21]. checkin: 14:00~20:00; checkout: 12
PM. one min to the Haeundae beach, 5 min walk to the Haeundae station.
Beautiful natural scenery. Woman only. ₩30000 dorm). edit

Pusan Hostel, 18-4 Toseong-Dong 4th street, Seo-gu (2 minute walk from Jagalchi
Station exit 1), ☎ +82 10 9354 0003 or +82 70 4132 4003 (pusanhostel@gmail.com),
[22]. Great hostel. Dorm ₩16,000-20,000. edit

[edit] Mid-range

Gwangjang Tourist Hotel (광장관광호텔), 1200-17, Choryang 3-dong, Dong-gu

(north side of Busan Station Plaza), ☎ +82 051-464-3141. Centrally located no-
frills two-star hotel. Rooms have bathrooms, air-con and TV. Singles/doubles
from ₩43000/48000. edit
[edit] Splurge

There are plenty of luxury hotels along Haeundae Beach.

Novotel Ambassador Busan, [23]

Paradise Hotel
Westin Chosun Beach

A few luxury hotels are more centrally located.

Commodore Hotel, Jung-an-dong. Within walking distance of Nampo-dong.

Lotte Hotel, Seomyeon. In the heart of Busan. The basement level and first
floor are attached to one of the largest shopping centers in Busan. All of the
staff speak very good English, and the rooms are quite large with great views
of the city surrounding it. The hotel also offers a casino on the second floor, an
Irish-style pub, and an expensive restaurant. The shopping center has a
grocery store and a variety of restaurants at reasonable prices, and a movie
theater on the top level. The shopping center itself is like any typical western-
style mall, with name-brand and high-end consumer items and clothing for
sale.

[edit] Contact

Emergency Numbers:
Police 112
Fire + Ambulance 119

[edit] Stay safe

Busan, like Seoul, is very safe to roam around freely at night. Be a little bit cautious
when most bars close at around 3AM, as this is when drunks leave, and some
(though very few) are aggressive. Do note that some bars stay open until the
business dies down and in many cases this may not be until sunrise. Just stay away
from them and nothing should happen. Also take care in the area around Busan
station. If any place could be deemed seedy in Busan (which would be a stretch)
this area could be considered so.

[edit] Cope

[edit] Get out

Gyeongju - arguably Korea's cultural capital, just over an hour away by bus
Jinju - a quiet city known for its fortress, 1.5 hours away by bus
Busan is also a natural starting point for a trip to Japan. You can take the
subway to the International Ferry Terminal (Line 1-Jungang-dong, go right
from exit 10) where you can book tickets to Japan and China. You can also
purchase a Japan Rail Pass here, the staff at the information desk speak English
and can lead you to the right place.

This is a usable article. It has information for getting in as

well as some complete entries for restaurants and hotels. An
adventurous person could use this article, but please plunge
forward and help it grow!