Downtown Jeju City

Jeju City
Jeju City showing signage and a 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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Downtown Jeju City Hotel Deals

Staz Hotel Jeju Robero
Staz Hotel Jeju Robero
3 out of 5
26, Gwandeok-Ro, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is ¥6,098 per night from May 26 to May 27
¥6,098
per night
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongmun Market and Tapdong Beach Plaza are ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Near to shopping district and food"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Staz Hotel Jeju Robero
Ramada Plaza Jeju Ocean Front
Ramada Plaza Jeju Ocean Front
5 out of 5
66, Tapdong-ro, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is ¥12,736 per night from May 19 to May 20
¥12,736
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews)
"The place was clean and the staff was very nice and informative and spoke good English. There was some construction going on outside thankfully we couldn't hear from our room so good noise canceling from the rooms. You can tell the hotel is a bit older on how the bathroom design is, but it didn't ..."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

Ramada Plaza Jeju Ocean Front
Hotel RegentMarine
Hotel RegentMarine
3.5 out of 5
20, Seobudu 2-gil, Jeju City, Jeju
Fully refundable
The price is ¥8,989 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
¥8,989
per night
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Exploring Jeju Island
"Very nicely appointed room with views of the ocean and convenient location to the Black Pork Street, Covered Shopping Mall, Underground Shopping Mall and Dongdaemun Market."

Reviewed on May 10, 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 ¥7,657 per night from May 19 to May 20
¥7,657
per night
May 19 - May 20
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location overlooking the sea. Short walk to market, shops and restaurants. Breakfast was good with a large variety of food both Korean and western. Only thing was the beds were very hard like sleeping on the floor but has been the same elsewhere in Korea. There was also no aircon as winter ..."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Ocean Suites Jeju 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 ¥8,073 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
¥8,073
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed for 4 nights. It was an adequate hotel. I booked it for the pool, but unfortunately it was closed in April (I think it's only open July-Sep). Room was spacious. We could not get the room cool enough as we were told by front desk staff there was 'no AC', though we could see the AC unit in ..."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2024

Hotel Whistlelark, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Shalom
Hotel Shalom
4 out of 5
34, Donggwang-ro, Jeju City, Jeju
The price is ¥9,402 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
¥9,402
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Jeju City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dongmun Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
"Bety Nice hotel. Excelente Service. Bety affordable."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2023

Hotel Shalom
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Downtown Jeju City

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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(15 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

4/5(14 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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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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