Best Independent Style Hotels in Busan
South Korea’s second-largest city is a bustling port. Sandwiched between the coast and the mountains, it offers beach life, ancient temples, shrines and breathtaking hiking opportunities. Pay a visit to its Folk Square, where you can observe the playing of traditional games and ride in one of the cable car gondolas across the water. If you’re flying into the capital, Seoul, you’ll find the fast train a convenient way to access Busan. And once you’re here, you can check into one of these hotels for a few nights, to see the sights.
South Korea, Busan
Grand Josun Busan
(5 stars)Set across 16 storeys, this sleek five-star hotel blends classic vintage-inspired elegance, with contemporary design. Herringbone floored bedrooms have front-row views of the ocean (so much so, you may feel like you’ve set sail on a cruise ship). Guests can frolic on the adjacent beach, take a dip in the serene indoor pool, dine in the slick Chinese buffet restaurant and tuck into fresh seafood at the beachside grill. There’s a chic bar reminiscent of The Ivy and a deli for Korean sweet treats and handmade patisserie.