Haeundae & Songjeong hotels: map, ratings and Korean reviews
Haeundae is Busan's main beach district, on the east side of the city: 1.5 km of sand backed by hotels, with Dongbaek Island at one end and the LCT towers and the Blueline Park coastal train at the other. Keep going east and you reach Songjeong, a smaller surf beach, and the Osiria resort area in Gijang. This stretch of coast is the easiest base for a first Busan trip, and where most of our Busan hotel reviews were written.
By WY, a Seoul-based local. Last checked November 2026.
Best for: Beach stays, ocean views, family trips. Booking links are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
Why stay here
- The beach, Dongbaek Island, Haeundae Market, the aquarium and the Blueline Park train are all within walking distance.
- Hotels at every level: five-star beachfront resorts, new four-stars one block back and value hotels with rooftop pools near the station.
- BEXCO and Shinsegae Centum City are three stops away on Line 2, and Gwangalli Beach is a short ride further.
- Songjeong and Osiria are calmer and often cheaper, with surf lessons, Haedong Yonggungsa temple, Lotte World Adventure Busan and resort stays like Ananti.
Before you book
- July and August are peak beach season and prices jump; the Busan International Film Festival in October also fills hotels.
- Ocean view and city view rooms differ a lot in price and in what you see, so check the room type before you book.
- Haeundae is about 50 minutes from Busan Station and the old downtown sights like Jagalchi and Gamcheon.
- Songjeong and Osiria are 20 to 30 minutes from Haeundae Beach, and the resort end works best with a car or taxis.
Getting around
- Haeundae Station (Busan Line 2) for the middle of the beach; Dongbaek for the west end and Marine City; Jung-dong for the LCT end.
- From Seoul, KTX and SRT trains reach Busan Station in about two and a half to three hours.
- The Blueline Park beach train and sky capsules run along the coast from Mipo to Cheongsapo and Songjeong.
- Songjeong and Osiria stations are on the Donghae Line; change at BEXCO for Line 2.
Quick picks
- For a splurge: Signiel Busan
- For a stay with character: The Coolist Hotel Songjeong
- For longer stays or families: LCT Residence
- For a reliable chain hotel: L7 Haeundae by LOTTE
All 15 places to stay in Haeundae & Songjeong, Busan
Signiel Busan
Lotte's top Busan hotel in the LCT tower at the east end of Haeundae Beach, with an ocean-facing infinity pool, a lounge and big rooms.
The Westin Josun Busan
The classic Haeundae beachfront hotel, at the west end of the sand beside Dongbaek Island, with what many call the best beach view in Busan.
L7 Haeundae by LOTTE
A 2024 lifestyle hotel one block from Haeundae Beach, with new rooms and a 19th-floor rooftop pool.
Shilla Stay Haeundae
A dependable four-star a short walk from the beach, with ocean-view rooms on the higher floors and a rooftop pool in season.
Baymond Hotel
A value hotel a few minutes from Haeundae Beach, known for a rooftop pool and sauna that are free for guests.
Hound Hotel Haeundae Garden & Terrace
A resort-style value hotel near Haeundae Station with a garden, terraces and an outdoor pool.
Sono Moon Haeundae
A simple, good-value three-star by the Haeundae strip, renewed in 2024, with triple rooms and a lounge with a view.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae
A business hotel one minute from Haeundae Station, about ten minutes on foot from the beach.
LCT Residence
High-floor apartments in the LCT tower at the east end of Haeundae Beach, with full kitchens and wide ocean views.
Park Hyatt Busan
A glass tower in Marine City with views of the yacht marina and Gwangan Bridge, a short taxi ride from Haeundae Beach.
Grand Josun Busan
A five-star on the Haeundae beachfront, reopened under the Josun name in 2020, with indoor and outdoor pools and rooms set up for children.
Paradise Hotel Busan
The big resort hotel in the middle of Haeundae Beach, with an outdoor hot spring pool facing the sea, the Cimer spa and play areas for children.
The Coolist Hotel Songjeong
A colorful design hotel by Songjeong Beach, opened in 2023, with an ocean-view terrace in every room and a rooftop pool.
El Momento Osiria Residence
Apartment-style stays in the Osiria tourism complex, with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, close to Lotte World Busan and the outlets.
Ananti at Busan Cove
An ocean resort on the Gijang coast east of Songjeong, with sea-facing rooms, a hot spring water park and pools, restaurants and a large bookstore on site.
Other areas
Myeongdong & Seoul Station · Hongdae & Mapo · Insadong, Bukchon & Gwanghwamun · Gangnam & Sinsa · Samseong & COEX · Yeouido & Yeongdeungpo · Jamsil & Songpa · Pangyo & Bundang · Incheon Airport & Yeongjong · Songdo, Incheon
More on Busan: Where to Stay in Busan, the hotels we actually slept in · Nine Haeundae hotels compared by price
Questions people ask
- How do I get to Haeundae & Songjeong, Busan from the airport?
- From Gimhae Airport, allow about an hour by airport limousine bus or taxi. From Busan Station (KTX), take Line 1 to Seomyeon and change to Line 2 for Haeundae, about 50 minutes, or the 1003 express bus. Songjeong and Osiria are on the Donghae Line, which meets Line 2 at BEXCO.
- Who is Haeundae & Songjeong, Busan best for?
- Best for: beach stays, ocean views, family trips. Busan's beach coast: Haeundae's 1.5 km of sand lined with five-star and value hotels, and quieter Songjeong and Osiria a few stops east, with surf, the Blueline Park coastal train and Lotte World Busan.
- What should I know before booking a hotel in Haeundae & Songjeong, Busan?
- July and August are peak beach season and prices jump; the Busan International Film Festival in October also fills hotels. Ocean view and city view rooms differ a lot in price and in what you see, so check the room type before you book.
- Which stations serve Haeundae & Songjeong, Busan?
- Haeundae Station (Busan Line 2) for the middle of the beach; Dongbaek for the west end and Marine City; Jung-dong for the LCT end. From Seoul, KTX and SRT trains reach Busan Station in about two and a half to three hours.