Dong-gu Travel Guide
Busan





Popular places to visit

168 Stairs
Enjoy an outing to 168 Stairs during your stay in Busan. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its seafood restaurants.

Gwangalli Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Gwangalli Beach, a popular beach in Busan. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Haeundae Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Haeundae Beach, a popular beach in Busan. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
During your visit to Busan, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Shinsegae Centum City
During your visit to Busan, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shinsegae Centum City. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its seafood restaurants.

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.
Top hotels in Dong-gu

Asti Hotel Busan Station
Very convenient location right next the the Busan train station and other conveniences in the area. We stayed in the family suite which had 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Rooms/bathroom were clean and nice size for a family of four.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Excellent location, right next to the station. Had a pleasant stay at Toyoko Inn, great facilities, room was super comfortable too. Highly recommended if you are in Busan and wanna stay right next to the train station.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Convenient location next to train station. Easy check in and out. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Brown Suites Busan
This place had everything! We stayed in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment! Had a full kitchen, living room and a laundry room with a washer AND dryer! This had everything! Immaculate!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

OSOSO
Very affordable hotel that was very clean and comfortable :)
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Notte La Mia
객실은 정말 깨끗했고요 수건,물,가운,드라이기 등 모든 제반시설을 갖추고 있어요. 위치도 역에서 걸어서 몇분걸리지 않고 주변에 편의점들이 있어 편리했어요. 감사합니다.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dong-gu

Choryang
Choryang is well liked for its monuments and waterfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, 168 Stairs and Choryang Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around.

Jung-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Busan Tower while getting to know Jung-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station to see more of the area.
Jungang-dong
While you're in Jungang-dong, take in top sights like Busan Port Passenger Terminal and jump on the metro at Jungang Station to see more of the city.

Nampo-dong
Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Gwangbok-Dong while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.

Seomyeon
Travellers choose Seomyeon for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station and check out top sights like Seven Luck Casino.

Busanjin
You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Bujeon Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

