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Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

7.3Km    2020-03-25

35, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-731-9800

Arpina (opened in July, 2004) is within minutes of Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches, the Busan Convention Center (BEXCO), Centum City, and other popular attractions of Busan. Offering 103 guestrooms of 9 different room types and a variety of subsidiary facilities, the youth hostel has everything needed for tourists, business travelers, students, and families to have a relaxing and pleasant stay.

Family rooms are equipped with a kitchen and a private bathroom; large dormitory-style rooms come with shared bathrooms and are perfect for group travelers or students on summer vacation. Comfortable single guestrooms are available for business travelers and other travelers who crave a little more privacy than the dorms. There are even some Korean-style “Ondol” rooms for guests who want to experience traditional Korean sleeping arrangements.

Facilities include a fitness center, a swimming pool, a golf range, a sauna, restaurants, and seminar rooms. The youth cultural & training center and outdoor grass playground also make the hostel the perfect place for youth training camps.

BEXCO (벡스코)

BEXCO (벡스코)

7.3Km    2022-09-08

55, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-7300

BEXCO is a large international exhibition/convention center in the middle of Busan. It offers spacious exhibition halls as large as three football fields combined, multi-purpose halls, and outdoor exhibition halls. Equipped with advanced equipment, the convention center is ideal for holding international exhibitions, meetings, concerts, or sporting events.

Global Game Exhibition G-STAR (국제게임전시회 지스타)

Global Game Exhibition G-STAR (국제게임전시회 지스타)

7.3Km    2022-12-27

55, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

G-STAR is a global game exhibition taking place in November for four consecutive days at BEXCO in Haundae-gu, Busan. G-STAR promotes advanced game technologies and domestic game industry development.

Dongsam-dong Buljjamppong (동삼동불짬뽕)

7.3Km    2023-08-14

21 , Dongsamnam-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Dongsam-dong Buljjamppong specializes in serving Korean-style Chinese cuisine such as jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce), jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), and tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce). The restaurant's most popular menu is jjamppong available in four different spiciness levels. Level 1 is regular jjamppong, while levels 3 and 4 are for the those who seek to challenge the extreme. Visitors who are not used to spicy food are advised to choose a different menu.

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

7.3Km    2024-09-26

48-2 Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, built towards the end of the Goryeo dynasty and the early Joseon dynasty, was a significant fortress during the Imjin War in 1592. It served as the main battleground where civilians, officials, and soldiers united to resist the Japanese forces. Recognizing the strategic importance of the Dongnae area, a much larger fortress was constructed in 1731, replacing the original structure from one built during war. Today, only traces of the fortress remain, with the Bukmun Gate, Insaengmun Gate, Dongjangdae Command Post, Seojangdae Command Post, and Bukjangdae Command Post having been restored.

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center (수영만 요트경기장)

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center (수영만 요트경기장)

7.3Km    2024-04-29

84 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-741-6440

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center is located between Gwangalli and Haeundae beaches and was built in 1986 as an international scale stadium, used during the ‘86 Asian Games and the ‘88 Seoul Olympics. It is able to anchor 448 yachts, and it has the proper natural environment for yachting so as to be the venue of various domestic and international yacht competitions, becoming a popular site for lovers of yachting and ocean sports.

Amenities include training facilities for yachting as well as windsurfing and submarines, as well as a large parking lot and commemorative monuments.

Hotel Paragon (호텔 파라곤)

Hotel Paragon (호텔 파라곤)

7.4Km    2019-08-12

46, Gwangjang-ro, Sasang-gu, Busan
+82-51-328-2001

Located in the center of western Busan, Hotel Paragon is close to Gimhae International Airport and the Busan subway, offering easy access to downtown Busan, as well as various economic and industrial venues such as the Free Economic Zone (FEZ), Busan New Port and Shinho Industrial Complex. In addition to the guestrooms, Hotel Paragon offers a wide variety of amenities including a special Korean restaurant that serves Korean barbecue, Western and Japanese restaurants, a lobby lounge, a banquet hall, a wedding hall and more. The hotel is the perfect venue for large business meetings, family events, and vacations.

Huin-yeoul Coastal Tunnel (영도 흰여울해안터널)

Huin-yeoul Coastal Tunnel (영도 흰여울해안터널)

7.4Km    2023-11-23

1044-6 Yeongseon-dong 4(sa)-ga, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-403-1861

Huin-yeoul Coastal Tunnel was formed in December 2018 to help the elderly and the infirm walk smoothly without going through the steep stair section between the piano stairs and wave square near Jeoryeonghaean Coastal Trail. The 70 meter tunnel not only give easy walking route, there's also a photo zone, lightings and more for visitors to enjoy. The lights within the tunnel are lit from 09:00 to 23:00.

National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)

7.4Km    2023-01-10

45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-309-1900

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.

Busan Yacht Tour 3355 Marine (부산요트투어 3355마린)

Busan Yacht Tour 3355 Marine (부산요트투어 3355마린)

7.4Km    2024-01-05

84 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Busan Yacht Tour 3355 Marine allows visitors to enjoy freedom in the middle of the ocean aboard the yacht. The yacht cruises around the ocean waters facing Marine City, giving passengers an excellent view of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge from a distance. Daytime Public Tours run during the day, and the Sunset Night View Public Tour allows passengers to enjoy the sunset. The Sunset Night View Public Tour takes about an hour and includes fireworks, providing unforgettable memories.