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National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)

8.7Km    2023-01-10

45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

The National Maritime Museum is a comprehensive venue offering exhibitions on maritime culture, history, ocean life, science, and more. The exterior of the museum was designed to resemble a water droplet and is the third largest museum in Korea. The museum holds over 14,000 historic items and relics that have witnessed history and are relevant to the future of ocean life. These are on display in eight permanent exhibition halls, a special exhibition hall, and a children's exhibition hall. The museum also has a library, aquarium, grand auditorium, outdoor performance stage, and a 4D theatre for a multi-cultural experience.

Blue Story Hotel (블루스토리 호텔)

8.8Km    2023-10-18

11 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Blue Story Hotel is located right on Haeundae Beach, perfect for travelers looking to enjoy both the city and the coast. The hotel is also just a short 5-minute walk from Haeundae Station on Busan Subway Line 2. A wide array of dining options is available at BEXCO, just a 10-minute ride away via public transit. The hotel offers a variety of room types, including the standard room, as well as loft rooms for families, and even terrace rooms. Each room comes equipped with a desk, mini fridge, and T.V. among other conveniences.

Haeridan Street (해리단길)

8.8Km    2025-08-11

Udong 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeridan Street starts across from the old Haeundae Station and was named after the trendy Gyeongnidan Street in Seoul. The narrow street is lined with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a hot place among visitors to Haeundae.

Felix by STX (펠릭스바이STX)

8.9Km    2024-12-13

620 , Haeun-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Felix by STX is a lifestyle hotel in Haeundae, Busan, operated by STX Service. It is connected to Exit 5 of Haeundae Subway Station, so it offers excellent accessibility and convenient transportation. The rooms are divided into studios and suites of various sizes. Every room includes amenities such as a kitchen for cooking, a table, a work desk, and a washing machine to ensure a comfortable stay for both business travelers and leisure travelers.  

Ilpum Hanwoo (일품한우)

8.9Km    2024-10-15

49, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Ilpum Hanwoo is a restaurant near Haeundae Beach serving hanu galbi (grilled Korean galbi). Its signature dish, sanggang kkotgalbi (grilled whole boneless galbi), is a choice cut sourced from top-grade hanu (Korean beef). It is offered in limited quantities. Other hanu gui (grilled Korean beef) menus all feature premium plum-fed beef for rich flavor and tender texture. 

Daejeo Eco Park (대저생태공원)

9.0Km    2024-03-05

1246 Gonghang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan

Daejeo Eco Park is an ecological park stretching from Gupodaegyo Bridge to the Nakdonggang Estuary Bird Sanctuary. It encompasses various wetlands and waterways, including Sindeokseupji Wetland, along with grasslands, mustard flower fields, and various sports facilities, providing a place for leisure and relaxation. Particularly noteworthy is the Mustard Flower Festival held annually in April at the mustard flower field developed below the Gupodaegyo Bridge.

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)

9.0Km    2025-10-23

264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making it perfect for swimming.

People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series "Strong Girl Nam-soon"
Here, Nam-soon and her Mongolian mother shared a joyful moment creating the word “바다” (sea) with seashells on the sandy beach and taking pictures together.

Haeundae Tourist Information Center (해운대관광안내소)

9.0Km    2025-03-15

264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae Tourist Information Center, located next to the Busan Aquarium, provides information about tourist attractions and programs. Visitors can obtain leaflets, travel maps, and guidebooks to make their trip more convenient. Right next to the Information Center is the Haeundae Souvenir Shop, where visitors can purchase a variety of Haeundae-themed souvenirs, such as camellia tote bags, mugs, magnets, and accessories.

Kosin University Gospel Hospital (고신대학교복음병원)

9.1Km    2025-10-23

262 Gamcheon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

Kosin University Gospel Hospital practices the love of Jesus Christ by providing patient-centered care, spreading the gospel, and training medical students.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our patients.

Founded as Gospel Clinic in Yeongdo, Busan, in 1951 during the Korean War, we opened the region's first cancer center in 1978. For over 70 years, we have provided distinguished medical services guided by Christian values.

We lead the region’s healthcare industry, guided by our core values: innovation and self-direction, recovery and future orientation, communication and mutual trust, and love and goodness. As a tertiary hospital at the top of the healthcare delivery system, we treat severe diseases at our cancer center founded in 1978. We also opened the region's first advanced robotic surgery training center, inspired by Dr. Jang Gi-ryeo, to train both Korean and international medical professionals. Additionally, we are committed to innovative treatments by introducing AI-based medical technologies, aligning with the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Hyeongje Jeontong Dwaeji Gukbap (형제전통돼지국밥)

9.1Km    2024-12-10

This dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant is quite accessible, thanks to its location by the big street at the entrance to Haeundae Beach from Haeundae Station.  Busan’s pork and rice soup is famous for its odorless yet rich stock, plenty of meat, and soup boiled down for long hours. This restaurant serves a clean and refined bowl, flavored to taste with salted shrimp (small shrimp salted and used for flavoring or as side dishes). It opens quite early in the morning, so locals prefer this place as well. There aren't a lot of seats, so visitors won’t have to wait for too long.