Hwamyeong

Busan

Hwamyeong showing food, markets and street scenes
Hwamyeong featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people
Hwamyeong featuring cycling and a garden
Hwamyeong showing signage
Hwamyeong

Mountains and riverfront views create an atmosphere of being in the country in this northern Busan neighborhood, far from the frenzy of the city center.

Emerging from Hwamyeong subway station after a short trip from the city center, you may find it hard to believe how close you are to Busan. Girded by mountains and the slow-moving Nakdong River, with a mostly residential population, Hwamyeong is the perfect place to relax and recover from a trip to downtown. Make this a home base from which to explore the high-rises to the south. Go from mountain to river and back again in a day and fall asleep to the sound of crickets outside your window.

Start the day with a run, skate or walk along the paths of the Waterfront Park, which overlooks Busan’s main waterway. Enjoy the wetland scenery or join a game of badminton or soccer taking place on the park’s many courts.

Get a sense of Hwamyeong’s connection with the water at the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, a fascinating lens onto the fishing heritage of Busan, including the opportunity to look at real catches and old technology still being used today.

Head into the nearby mountains, toward the forests. About 25 minutes’ drive northeast is the Hwamyeong Arboretum, a huge complex with hundreds of walking trails and a multilevel greenhouse showcasing both native Korean and foreign plants.

Hwamyeong, in northern Busan, is a 30-minute subway ride from most parts of downtown Busan. Get here in 45 minutes from Busan station. The airport is a 45-minute train ride away. Bus networks provide connections within Hwamyeong. Much of the construction in Hwamyeong is new and includes several international hotel chains. A recent cleanup project has revitalized the river, but swimming here is still not advisable.

In the summer, end the day at Hwamyeong Ecological Park Swimming Pool, where DJ concerts and food trucks keep the party going well into the evening.


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Hwamyeong Hotel Deals

BROWN-DOT HOTEL

BROWN-DOT HOTEL

3 out of 5
89 Geumgok-daero 303beon-gil, Buk-gu, Busan
$53 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$58 total
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and ...
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Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,973 reviews)
"Close to subway; connected to Lotte Shopping Mall; tons of food options either in Lotte or nearby streets."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Ananti at Busan Cove

Ananti at Busan Cove

5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
$160 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$176 total
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice. Modern. Great staff. Beautiful area. Wonderful views."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Ananti at Busan Cove
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

2.5 out of 5
5, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Fully refundable
$43 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$48 total
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,157 reviews)
"The staff are polite, but really don’t speak much English and if you ask them any questions, you won’t get an answer But, they can book a taxi and always smile."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Paradise Hotel Busan

Paradise Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
$180 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,437 reviews)
"Close to the beach and family friendly."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Paradise Hotel Busan
Signiel Busan

Signiel Busan

5 out of 5
30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
$221 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay is a pleasant. The bed is comfortable and the breakfast buffet has many varieties, the food quality is excellent!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Signiel Busan
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Get to know Gangseo District and its many features like its restaurants and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Busan New Port and Daejeo Ecological Park, and you can jump on the metro at Gangseo-gu Office Station or Sports Park Station to get around the city.

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Dongnae District

Dongnae District is a destination travelers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongnae Station or Myeongnyun Station to explore sights like Sajik Baseball Stadium.

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Yeonsan which includes street scenes as well as an individual femail

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.

Yeonsan
Yeonje-Gu featuring a city and signage

Yeonje-gu

Visitors to Yeonje-gu like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at City Hall Station or Mulmangol Station to see top sights like Busan Asiad Main Stadium while you're in the area.

Yeonje-gu
Busanjin which includes wildflowers and a lake or waterhole

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.

Busanjin
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wildflowers

Seomyeon

Consider a visit to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.

Seomyeon


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