8 Best Hotels in Side Trips from Busan, South Korea

Located in Eonyang next to Ulsan's KTX station, this branch of the Korean chain is probably the best place to stay in town. Despite the unusual-sounding name, the rooms are bright, spacious, and immaculate, with nice bathrooms and computer stations. There is also a communal living room area with coffee and free continental breakfast on weekdays.

Delivering all the excellence you'd expect from this global brand, the Daegu Marriott can also boast location: it's just a two-minute walk from Dongdaegu Station and within easy striking distance of restaurants, shopping centers, and other downtown sights. The rooms are incredibly spacious and bright, done up in soft earth tones with bold flashes of white, bringing out a warm elegance. All offer terrific city views, and the hotel's restaurant Urban Kitchen also has one of the city's best buffets, as well as authentic Chinese at East Gate. The Marriott also comes with a comprehensive fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a tranquil spa for all of your self-improvement and relaxation needs.

This small motel offers surprisingly good value with spacious rooms, a location just four minutes from the beach, and ocean views. Don't expect too much in the way of amenities, but if you're looking for a comfortable, clean place to stay that's close to many of Geoje's best sights, you could do much worse.

Located on the shore of Lake Bomun, the Hilton is Gyeongju's premier hotel and the perfect place to base a visit, with elegant rooms bathed in white, as well as an indoor and outdoor pool (complete with private cabanas). The hotel also has a nice fitness center and squash court, and a number of options for dining and drinks, including Da Vinci, which specializes in Mediterranean fare, Silk Road with great Cantonese and Szechuan food, and Kenji, a Japanese sushi and teppanyaki restaurant with views of the hotel's Japanese garden.

In an area dominated by impersonal, behemoth tourist hotels and aging \"love motels,\" this brand-new boutique hotel is a breath of fresh air. Not only is it right in the middle of the action between the town's main harbor and the Passenger Ferry Terminal, but it has bright, airy rooms done up in clean, modern styles with prices that won't break the bank. There's also free Wi-Fi and a nice breakfast available.

This traditional hanok-style accommodation will have you feeling like you've been transported to the Silla era without having to surrender an ounce of modern comfort. The Soi Hanok stay offers just four guest suites: Challa, Yeojeon, Mongeoru, and Ohsoudang, each with its own charms, making this an ideal destination for both couples and small families. The ornate, wooden exterior of each building stands in contrast to the modern interior, and the property's central location means that many of the city's premier attractions are within walking distance. The complex also has a garden and a small café, where you can soak in the tranquil atmosphere.

Situated deep in the pines of the Baenaegol Valley, this rustic pension delivers tranquility and comfort in the most natural of surroundings. The accommodations range from couple rooms to group lodgings. The wooden buildings have a cozy, cabin-like feel, and there is plenty of room on the grounds for wandering or natural contemplation along the banks of the adjacent, fast-flowing stream.

This Japanese chain is always a sure bet for value and convenience, and its Daegu branch doesn't disappoint. While they won't win any awards for size, the rooms are impeccably clean with comfy beds, writing desks, and surprisingly big bathrooms. The hotel also comes equipped with a simple business center and coin laundry, and the central location can't be beat.