Best Hotels in Busan for Christmas

Fifty-six floors of steel and glass on the Marine City waterfront — Park Hyatt Busan opened as a statement, and has spent the years since proving it was deserved. Rooms begin at the 30th floor so every window is a skyline panorama; The Lounge on 51 and the rooftop pool at night command the most dramatic view in Korea's second city.

• Ultra-luxury
• Views
• Romance
• Design

★ 9.6 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

White curves rising directly from the Haeundae shore — the Westin's tower delivers ocean rooms with unimpeded views of the famous beach and the container ships beyond. The outdoor pool terraces, the spa, and the reliable Westin Heavenly bed have made it the most booked hotel in Busan for international leisure travellers.

• Beachfront
• Luxury
• Spa
• Families

★ 9.3 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A dignified classic in central Busan — the original Chosun Hotel has occupied its Jung-gu address since 1971, and a recent renovation has restored the lobby to something resembling its original grandeur. Convenient for Busan Station, Jagalchi Market, and the Gamcheon hillside villages that define old Busan's character.

• Heritage
• Central
• Value
• Business

★ 8.9 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

In the heart of Seomyeon — Busan's dining and nightlife district — the Crowne Plaza positions itself as a stylish mid-tier option for travellers who want to eat their way through the city. Large rooms, a sauna floor, and a genuinely excellent Korean breakfast spread make it one of the better value propositions in the city centre.

• Business
• Dining
• Value
• Nightlife

★ 8.8 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Facing the BEXCO convention centre in Centum City — Busan's commercial heart — the Novotel Ambassador is the business traveller's default for proximity to the conference circuit. Clean, reliable, well-maintained, with a useful subway connection to Haeundae and the port.

• Business
• Comfort
• Value
• Convention

★ 8.8 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation