Downtown Jeju City

Jeju City
Downtown Jeju City
Home to centuries-old landmarks, great dining and lively nightlife, the gateway to Jeju Island is also a short drive from beaches, lava tubes and volcano hikes.

Legend states that Jeju City (Jeju-si) is the place where three ancestral demigods rose from the ground to create the ancient Korean kingdom of Tamna. Today Jeju City is the capital of Jeju Province and the first stop on many traveler’s exploration of this island province in the East China Sea. Visit historical sights and discover a superb culinary scene. Relax on glorious beaches and hike to the summit of sacred mountains.

Start your visit at Samseonghyeol, a shrine dedicated to the mythological origins of the island. Learn about Jeju cultures at the Jeju National Museum and then walk up Sarabong Peak for great coastal views. A youthful ambiance abounds at the amusement arcades, bars, fashion outlets and restaurants on University Street. Sample mouthwatering sushi at Dongmun Market and barbecued black pork on Black Pork Street.

Bike, drive or walk along sections of the coastal road to Dodubong Peak and Iho Beach, notable for its horse-shaped lighthouses. Cross the Yongyeon Bridge to Yongduam Rock, a volcanic rock that resembles a dragon’s head. From here you can see haenyeo women divers catching seafood. Nearby Tapdong Street has a children’s theme park, fast food bars and sports courts.

Inland, 6,398-feet (1,950-meter) tall Hallasan Mountain dominates Hallasan National Park. Hike the park’s marked trails to lookouts, temples and waterfalls. See sex-themed sculptures at Jeju Love Land and experience the optical illusion of objects appearing to travel up the downward-sloping Mysterious Road. Hundreds of native trees and subtropical plant species are on display at the Halla Arboretum.

Reach Jeju City by flying to Jeju International Airport or catch a ferry from mainland Korea. Expect four distinct seasons, marked by hot and humid summers and cool winters with snowfall in the mountainous areas. Other island attractions are accessible via public buses and rented car. Be sure to visit the Jeju Folk Museum, Hallim Park botanical gardens, Sanbangsan Mountain and the Yongmeori Coast.


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Top hotels in Downtown Jeju City

Ramada Plaza Jeju Ocean Front
Ramada Plaza Jeju Ocean Front
5 out of 5
66, Tapdong-ro, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is P4,553 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
P4,553
P5,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,161 reviews)
"Nice bed and pillows"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Ramada Plaza Jeju Ocean Front
Hotel RegentMarine
Hotel RegentMarine
3.5 out of 5
20, Seobudu 2-gil, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is P3,299 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P3,299
P3,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Room - clean & spacious Front desk staff - attentive & helpful Location - walkable to restaurant & shopping street"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Hotel RegentMarine
Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel
Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel
4 out of 5
74, Tapdonghaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is P3,205 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
P3,205
P3,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good to stay. The mattresses are not good. Need to change mattresses."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel
Jeju Oriental Hotel & Casino
Jeju Oriental Hotel & Casino
4.5 out of 5
47, Tapdong-ro, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is P3,017 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
P3,017
P3,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Hotel recomendado para estar en Familia en Jeju
"Muchas gracias al personal del hotel, muy amables desde el check in hasta el check out. Primera vez que visito Jeju, y pienso que fue una excelente elección haber escogido al Oriental Hotel para disfrutar esos días en la isla."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Jeju Oriental Hotel & Casino
Astar Hotel
Astar Hotel
4 out of 5
129, Seosa-ro, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is P3,763 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
P3,763
P4,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient stay with free parking"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

Astar Hotel
Hotel Whistlelark, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Whistlelark, BW Signature Collection
3.5 out of 5
26, Seobudu 2-gil, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is P3,210 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
P3,210
P3,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Room - clean & spacious with ocean view. Short walk to restaurants & shopping street"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Hotel Whistlelark, BW Signature Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Jeju City

Kick back with some Hojicha and Matcha ice cream and after learning about Korean tea and traditions. The free entry offers a combined tea-infused experience of dining, shopping and clean, green views of their green tea plantation. #lifeatexpedia

Yeon-dong

Yeon-dong is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Halla Arboretum and Paradise Casino.

Yeon-dong
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Nohyeong-dong

If you're spending some time in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju Loveland and Hallasan National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Nohyeong-dong
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Jocheon

4/5(2 area reviews)

Jocheon is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamdeok Beach and Jeju Stone Park.

Jocheon
Jeju Island which includes interior views

Aewol

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Aewol. You might want to make time for a stop at Elysian Jeju Country Club or Saebyeol Oreum.

Aewol
Jeju Island showing forest scenes and landscape views

Gujwa

You'll enjoy the beaches and cafes in Gujwa. You might want to make time for a stop at Bijarim Forest or Manjanggul Cave.

Gujwa
Darangshi Oreum
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Good scenery view

Sehwa-ri

If you're spending some time in Sehwa-ri, Sehwa Beach and Darangshi Oreum are top sights worth seeing.

Sehwa-ri

Downtown Jeju City