Westin Chosun Beach Hotel

Top choice in Busan


Busan’s oldest international hotel gets better with age. A hint of retro shaken, not stirred, with modern touches creates a James Bond – a la Sean Connery – sort of dashing cool. It’s a little removed from the main action on Haeundae beach, which gives the place a secluded feel.


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Nearby Busan attractions

1. Haeundae

0.26 MILES

Haeundae is the country’s most famous beach. During the peak August travel season, umbrellas mushroom across the 2km-long beach while frolickers fill the…

2. Nurimaru APEC House

0.3 MILES

Located on Dongbaekseom Island, the grounds of this contemporary memorial and conference hall offers great sea views and are a nice place for a stroll.

3. Busan Museum of Art

1.27 MILES

A modest gallery – hardly a must-see – but an interesting diversion on a rainy day. Houses works by local Busan artists, plus a handful of international…

4. Gwangan

2.16 MILES

Among the city's seven beaches, Gwangan is the best option for access and quality (the other beaches are Haeundae, Dadaepo, Songdo, Songjeong, Ilgwang and…

5. Igidae

3.24 MILES

If the trails of Geumjeong Fortress seem more like work than pleasure, there are opportunities to explore Busan’s natural beauty at a more leisurely pace…

6. UN Cemetery

3.53 MILES

This is the only United Nations cemetery in the world and is the final resting place of 2300 men from 11 nations, including the UK, Turkey, Canada and…

7. Haedong Yonggungsa

4.51 MILES

One of the country's few temples situated on the coast, Haedong Yonggung offers spectacular views of the temple grounds and surrounding ocean. Located…

8. Busan Citizens Park

5.68 MILES

Built on a former US army base, this pleasant city park features nearly one million trees and shrubs of 97 different species. Its paths stretch past…