Urigeulbang (우리글방)

760.9M 2024-02-13

63 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Urigeulbang, a venerable bookstore located in the renowned Bosu-dong Book Street in Busan, is celebrated for its trade in used books. This bookstore doubles as a book café, allowing visitors the unique experience of reading from its extensive collection while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverages, without the obligation to purchase a book. The owner, an enthusiastic collector of used books, has amassed a vast array of old and rare editions, making it a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Adjacent to Urigeulbang is the Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center, where visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of this unique bookstore alley.

Daiso - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산국제시장)

763.9M 2024-04-18

1F, 13, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Hotel Commodore Busan (코모도 호텔 부산)

787.6M 2021-06-23

151, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-466-9101

Hotel Commodore Busan opened on July 7, 1979 with the concept of a royal palace from the Joseon era. The hotel artfully combines modern luxury with traditional beauty. The hotel served as a filming site for the drama "Crash Landing on You (2019)," drawing much attention. The hotel is complete with 311 guestrooms, five banquet halls, and a variety of dining options.

Yangsanjip (양산집)

795.3M 2024-12-26

부산광역시 중구 중구로47번길 30

A long-standing dwaeji gukbap restaurant beloved by both vendors and visitors of the Kkangtong Market. The restaurant is small, so it’s often necessary to wait for a seat. Despite this, it remains popular among regulars, who are more than willing to wait. The popular menu item is the suyuk baekban (boiled pork slices set menu), which includes soup, rice, and separately served boiled pork.

Busan Jokbal (부산족발)

805.7M 2024-03-15

13, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
051-245-5359

Busan Jokbal is a famous jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant in the Jokbal Alley near the Gukje Market. Its signature dish is naengchae jokbal (chilled braised pigs' feet salad), chilled braised pigs' feet tossed in sauce, which also serves as one of the defining dishes of Nampo-dong Food Street. The salad is a flavorful combination of braised pigs' feet, fresh cucumbers, jellyfish, and mustard sauce.

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station 2 (토요코인호텔 (부산역2점))

806.1M 2021-05-27

125, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-442-1045

Toyoko Inn Hotel is a Japanese hotel chain with 208 franchises in Japan and many more across the globe. Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station 2 is located in central Busan, near a subway station. Toyoko Inn Hotel focuses on providing clean and cozy guestrooms at a reasonable price by reducing unnecessary services and amenities. The hotel has Wi-Fi services and a business computer in the lobby, as well as a laundry room and a communal dining hall.

Hannyang Jokbal (한양족발)

820.9M 2017-03-06

13, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-3039

Hannyang Jokbal, located on Nampodong Food Street, is a Jokbal (steamed pigs’ feet) ‘Matjip’ (a term that refers to the most delicious restaurants in a certain area). Hanyang Jokbal is one of the most famous restaurants on the street, which is well known for jokbal.

The most famous dish at the restaurant is ‘Nangchae Jokbal’. This cold pigs’ feet dish is a specialty of Nampodong Food Street, but is hard to find in other parts of Korea. The combination of steamed pig feet, fresh cucumber, and jellyfish mixed with mustard sauce is a must-try food for visitors to Busan.

Bupyeong (Kkangtong) Market (부평시장(깡통시장))

821.9M 2025-04-15

48 Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-243-1128

Busan's Bupyeong Market is also known as Kkangtong (tin can) Market. It earned that funny name when it had a variety of imported canned goods from the United States for the US forces stationed in Korea during the Korean War. It was also known as "Dottegi (bustling plea) Market." All foreign products found in the country at that time were supplied from this market. Due to its vast property and many rare goods that were hard to find anywhere else during the time, it was also referred as "Gukje (International) Market." Nowadays, the market has reduced in size as many foreign products are freely imported, but the reputation and potential still remain. Some imported goods including liquor, clothes, ornaments, accessories, fashion items and electronic goods are still sold here.

A night market opens from 19:30-23:30 at the public parking lot and at Arcade 2 of the market . Along the 110m-long street market are 11 kiosks selling Korean food, 6 kiosks selling international food such as Japanese and Filipino foods, and 13 vendors selling clothes and accessories. The entrance of the market greets visitors with bright LED lights and fun performances. A magic show and a guitar performance take place twice a day by the entrance of the market and the at the four-way intersection inside the market.

HILLSIDE HOTEL / 힐사이드호텔

823.1M 2025-03-05

160 , Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-464-0443

Hillside Hotel in Busan is about 7 minutes by car from Busan Station, making it super-convenient for those arriving by train. Rooms are modern and comfortable, bedding is cozy and toilets are clean. A simple breakfast is provided free of charge, and there’s a convenience store on the hotel’s 1st floor. For those wanting to explore Busan, Yongdusan Park, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Jagalchi Market, PIFF Street, and the Movie Experience Museum are 5-7 minutes away by car.

Nonghyup Hanaro Mart - Jagalchi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (농협하나로마트 자갈치)

827.3M 2024-04-22

73, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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