Featured Hotels Near Dongbaekseom

Stay at The Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae, just a 15-minute drive from Dongbaekseom. This luxury resort features panoramic ocean-view rooms facing the East Sea, offering perfect sunrise vistas each morning. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle boats to Dongbaekseom, making access seamless for early-morning visitors.

Book the Sunrise Experience Package, which includes a gourmet breakfast and guided island tour, to fully immerse in the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Dongbaekseom. Smart window shades in the rooms automatically adjust to enhance the morning light, ensuring you never miss a moment of the dawn spectacle.

The most convenient way is by taking the Haeundae Ferry, which departs from the Haeundae Ferry Terminal near Haeundae Beach. The journey takes only 20 minutes, with multiple daily departures from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Travelers are advised to board early in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy the full experience of Dongbaekseom’s scenic trails and lighthouse.

Many hotels, including The Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae, offer free shuttle services directly to the ferry terminal, greatly enhancing convenience. Ferry tickets can be purchased on-site or booked in advance via the official app—highly recommended during peak season to skip long queues.

Hike the coastal trail to the lighthouse—a 30-minute walk offering breathtaking views of sea cliffs and basalt rock formations. Along the way, stop at a traditional Korean tea house serving local specialties like perilla tea and seaweed rice cakes.

Don’t miss the annual Dongbaekseom Light Art Festival held in summer, where illuminated installations transform the rocks and shoreline into a magical seascape. During low tide, join a guided intertidal zone eco-tour to discover diverse marine life and shellfish.

Wear non-slip shoes and check the tidal schedule carefully to ensure safe exploration.

The Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae is ideal for families, featuring a children’s indoor pool, playroom, and curated family activity kits including crafts and marine education workshops. Located just a 5-minute walk from the Dongbaekseom ferry terminal, it offers easy access for group excursions.

Rooms include cribs and kids’ slippers, and nightly movie screenings are provided free of charge. The resort has a secure sandy area perfect for children to play safely. In partnership with local schools, the hotel hosts the "Little Explorer Program," turning ocean conservation into fun, hands-on learning experiences for young guests.

Built in 1914 during Japanese colonial rule, the Dongbaekseom Lighthouse was originally constructed to guide ships along Korea’s eastern coast. After liberation, it was taken over by South Korea’s maritime authorities and remains operational today—one of the oldest functioning modern lighthouses in Busan.

The white cylindrical tower stands 18 meters tall, with a spiral staircase leading to the observation deck. From the top, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the island and surrounding waters—ideal for photography. Recent restoration work preserved its original architectural style, and an exhibition inside details its history and technological evolution, offering insight into its enduring cultural significance.