Gangseo District Travel Guide
Busan
Visit Gangseo District
Popular places to visit
Daejeo Ecological Park
Home to South Korea's largest canola garden and an annual cherry blossom show, this nature reserve is the most colorful corner of the region northwest of Busan.
Gwangalli Beach
Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.
Haeundae Beach
Let your cares float away while you bob on a tube just off Korea’s most famous beach, where locals and tourists come to see and be seen.
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
During your visit to Busan, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Nampodong Street
During your trip to Busan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nampodong Street. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Shinsegae Centum City
Pull on ice skates, practice your golf swing or slip into a spa at the world’s largest department store. You’ll find great shopping and dining too, of course.
Things to do
Busan: Must-Visit Spots Day Tour with Optional Sky Capsule
From Busan: Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Day Tour
Busan's Best: Sea Temples, Yacht Tour & Sky Capsule Day Tour
Busan Cruise Port - VIP Group Tour (Max 6 Guests)
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan
For Cruise Guest Stopover Busan City One-day Tour
Top hotels in Gangseo District
Shilla Stay Seobusan
Clean room. courteous staff.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Signiel Busan
It was amazing experience! Food,room,service all excellent!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Paradise Hotel Busan
Classic beauty, comfortable bed, cheap minibar, cimer spa is awesome!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae
The staff is nice, the room is clean. However, we think the laundry can be improved because it takes two tries to dry the clothes completely.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Avani Central Busan
Nice clean quiet
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Lavide Atlan Hotel 2
Good location as it was closed to the Haeundae Station and the beach. Our room has the ocean view which we can watch sunrise just from our room.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gangseo District
Buk-gu
Buk-gu is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Hwamyeong Ecological Park and Busan Indoor Ice Rink are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hwamyeong Station or Sujeong Station to get around.
Sasang
The seaside views and waterfront are just a few things visitors like about Sasang. Samnak Eco Park and Champion Takgugyosil are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Gamjeon Station or Sasang Station to get around the larger area.
Busanjin
You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Bujeon Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.
Seomyeon
Travellers choose Seomyeon for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station and check out top sights like Seven Luck Casino.
Dongnae District
Dongnae District is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongnae Station or Myeongnyun Station to explore sights like Sajik Baseball Stadium.
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.
