Visit Gwangan-dong
Popular places to visit
Gwangalli Beach
Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.
Haeundae Beach
Let your cares float away while you bob on a tube just off Korea’s most famous beach, where locals and tourists come to see and be seen.
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch, a popular shopping spot in Busan. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Nampodong Street
During your trip to Busan, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nampodong Street. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Shinsegae Centum City
Pull on ice skates, practice your golf swing or slip into a spa at the world’s largest department store. You’ll find great shopping and dining too, of course.
Dadaepo Beach
Head to Busan’s most popular beach for a day of swimming, building sand castles and watching the impressive musical fountain show.
Things to do
Busan's Best: Sea Temples, Yacht Tour & Sky Capsule Day Tour
From Busan: Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Day Tour
Busan: Geoje Coastal Escape, Sea Breeze, Oedo Botania Island
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan
For Cruise Guest Stopover Busan City One-day Tour
Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour
Top hotels in Gwangan-dong
Kent Hotel Gwangalli by Kensington
Pros. Clean rooms. Great staff. Great location Cons. 1 elevator so there is a wait when you go up and down.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Lotte Hotel Busan
The staff are very friendly attentive, the rooms and hotel are spotless, and the overall experience is very comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Paradise Hotel Busan
Staff was kind. I loved cimer spa for their outdoor baths and sauna for their indoor and outdoor onsen like soaks.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Signiel Busan
Our room on 19th floor was fabulous, with superb views of Haeundae beach, incredibly comfortable bed, huge bathroom and a lovely terrace (rare in S Korean hotels). There was a great guest lounge on 8, open all day for complimentary tea/coffee/soft drinks and serving free champagne and nibbles from ...
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Very clean, nice location, staff was friendly and rooms are very spacious ( we had the double room suite). We also really enjoyed the breakfast every morning!!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
L7 HAEUNDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
It was a nice new hotel, and they gave us a complimentary upgrade which was a nice surprise!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gwangan-dong
Suyeong-gu
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.
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.
Daeyeon-dong
If you're spending time in Daeyeon-dong, check out sights like Busan Museum or United Nations Peace Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Daeyeon Station or Kyungsung University- Pukyong National University Station.
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.
Haeundae
Travelers love Haeundae for its stunning beaches, and you can see more of Busan by jumping on the metro at Haeundae Station or Jung-dong Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Haeundae Beach and Paradise Casino.
Busanjin
You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.
Gwangan-dong
- Gwangalli Beach
- Haeundae Beach
- Nampodong Street
- Shinsegae Centum City
- Dadaepo Beach
- Songdo Beach
- Songjeong Beach
- Jagalchi Fish Market
- Gukje Market
- BIFF Square
- Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
- Taejongdae Park
- Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
- Busan Tower
- Dalmaji Hill
- Ilgwang Beach
- Gimhae Lotte Water Park
- Pusan National University
- Busan University of Foreign Studies
