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Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

4.8Km    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.

Olive Young - Marine City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마린시티)

Olive Young - Marine City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마린시티)

4.8Km    2024-04-22

#102, 127, Marine city 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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F1963

F1963

4.8Km    2024-01-05

20 Gurak-ro 123beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

F1963 is a representative cultural complex and an emerging landmark in Busan. This factory produced wires in the past for about 45 years from 1963 to 2008. 2016 Busan Biennale was a turning point for this building as the building was transformed into a space for art and culture; various cultural events take place and it has an art library, exhibition hall, and concert hall. The base design and framework from the old factory were preserved during the renovation, leaving traces of the old building that give its unique atmosphere. Regenerated architecture and walking trails outside the space are designed to offer a pleasant walk. Visitors can also enjoy food, drinks, and activities inside the building from renowned branch stores such as Terarosa, a famous cafe in Gangneung; Boksoondoga, where one can taste the essence of traditional Korean fermented makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), and Hwasumok Flower & Garden, where visitors can take gardening and flower classes.

Museum 1 (뮤지엄 원)

4.8Km    2023-02-03

20, Centum seo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Museum 1, located in Centum, Busan, is a media-specialized contemporary art museum established in 2019 by Kunst 1, an art agency. Museum 1, which consists of about 2,314 ㎡ in the form of a duplex, has 80 million LEDs on the floor, ceiling, and walls to provide a surreal experience that guides visitors to artworks. Museum 1 pursues art that the public can experience and enjoy. Therefore, visitors can enjoy about 100 artworks, not only fantastic media art that the public is enthusiastic about but also videos, installations, photography, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics by 21 leading domestic and international artists.

The current ongoing special exhibition aims to deliver a message of healing and consolation through art to the weary society living in the post-COVID-19 era. While contemplating works that combine thoughtful life and philosophy, one can enjoy a satisfying getaway from the tiring reality for a while. The exhibition runs until May 7, 2023.

Busan Museum of Art (부산시립미술관)

4.9Km    2023-01-09

58, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-744-2602

Busan Museum of Art opened on March 20, 1998, with the aim of providing a space to showcase the fantastic creativity of modern artwork and increase the artistic minds of the general public. The museum displays exhibitions in many genres, as well as running various educational programs. The museum consists of five floors, offering exhibition halls, archives, educational rooms, and an outdoor sculpture park. One of the museum's main events is the biennale art festival, taking place in even numbered years. Other events include planned exhibitions, invited international artists, and more.

Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

4.9Km    2019-03-19

16, Haeun-daero 452beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0055

Established and run by the Goeun Foundation, the Goeun Museum of Photography and the Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum are located in Haeundae, Busan and are the first photography museums founded outside of the capital city of Seoul. The museums aim to offer more cultural opportunities to visitors by collecting real and valuable works representing both Korean and international artists. The venue also acts in the discovery and support of new and up-and-coming artists.

Goeun Museum of Photography has an exhibit room on the 2nd floor, as well as a seminar room and a photo library on the 1st floor. Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum has 3 different spaces for exhibitions, mainly concentrated on contemporary photo works.

Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall (소향씨어터신한카드홀)

Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall (소향씨어터신한카드홀)

4.9Km    2023-10-30

55 Centum jungang-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall is located in front of Busan Cinema Center, in the middle of Centum City. The 1,100-seat theater specializes in musicals, but can also be rented out for concerts, plays, operas, and other performing arts events.

Olive Young - Busan Centum Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산센텀)

Olive Young - Busan Centum Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산센텀)

4.9Km    2024-04-17

9, Centum dong-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Busan Craft Beer Festival (부산수제맥주페스티벌)

Busan Craft Beer Festival (부산수제맥주페스티벌)

4.9Km    2024-07-24

55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-7549

The Busan Craft Beer Festival takes place at BEXCO in Busan, with craft breweries from across the nation gathering to promote their products through unique pairings and programs. Enjoy music performances on stage while trying out the newest and most popular flavors from various breweries.

K-Illustration Fair Busan (K-일러스트레이션페어 부산)

K-Illustration Fair Busan (K-일러스트레이션페어 부산)

4.9Km    2024-08-23

55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-2-761-2512

The K-Illustration Fair will be held both online and offline, showing illustration in a multitude of media types, from film to music and fashion. Visitors can learn about the current trends in illustration business, as well as meet famous illustrators and their works.