Where to stay in Korea: Page 3
Neighborhood guides by city. Filter by Seoul, Busan, Jeju, or Jeonju.
Where to Stay in Jamsil and Songpa: Lotte World, Suseo SRT, and Value Hotels
Jamsil and Songpa, in southeastern Seoul, are the area for Lotte World, Lotte World Tower, and the Han River parks, and the handiest base if you're catching the SRT to Busan from nearby Suseo. It's family-friendly and practical rather than central for palaces. The sub-areas, who each one suits, and what to check before booking are below.
Where to Stay in Busan: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors
The easiest way to choose where to stay in Busan is to decide between the east-coast beaches (Haeundae, Gwangalli, Centum) and the old downtown around Nampo and Busan Station, with Seomyeon as the central transit balance. This guide compares nine areas with pros, cons, and stay/skip notes, and helps you pick the base that fits your route, including arriving by KTX from Seoul.