South Gyeongsang · South Korea
Where to stay in Ulsan
Ulsan is a city in South Gyeongsang, South Korea, home to about 1,128,000 people. This guide covers 1 hotel in Ulsan.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 1
- Best months
- October
- Nearest airport
- USN6 km · Ulsan Airport
- Currency
- KRWwon
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Language
- Korean, Korean Sign Language
About
About Ulsan
Ulsan, officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh-largest metropolitan city and the eighth-largest city overall, with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north.
Ulsan is a seaside metropolitan city in the southeast of Korea with a population of 1.1 million (2026). The city is known for its whaling heritage and as the industrial heart of the country. Today the city lives in a Catch-22 situation; in some districts it is impossible to escape the industries. Although these industrial sites are breath-taking in scope, a testament to the achievement of man, they blight the landscape. On the other hand, the investment from these industries undeniably makes the city a better place to be. Ulsan was a World Cup 2002 host city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Ulsan
See
- Taehwagang National Garden
- Mt Gaji
- Sunrise at Ganjeolgot
- Black Pebble Beach at Gangdong and Jujeon Seashore
- Daewangam Songnim
- Naewonam Valley of Mt Daeun
- The Night View of the Ulsan Industrial Complex from Mt Muryong
- Bangudae
- Eoksae (Reed) Plain of Mt Sinbul
- Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
- Jakgwaecheon
- Seonbawi (Standing Rock) and Simnidaebat (Bamboo Grove) of Taehwa River
Do
Popular on Munsu Mountain, the tallest in the city. Over 100 sport routes are available from 5.8 up to 5.13. Ulsan is the gateway to Gayasan National Park and is accessible from Eonyang, a suburb of Ulsan. Take a bus to the Eonyang terminal and change for a bus heading to Seongnamsa. Hiking in the numerous mountains around the city is very popular, especially among the Koreans. Just about any wooded area will be flush with hiking trails. The city has a fabulous river park with walking, running and biking trails. Flowers are plentiful and make for pleasant journeys along the river.
- Ulsan Ilsan Beach
- Jinha Beach
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Where to stay
Places to stay in Ulsan
1 place to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay |
|---|
| Toyoko Inn Ulsan Samsandong hotel |
Where to stay
Which part of Ulsan to stay in
Located around the Taehwa River Station, there are numerous motels to choose from. Typically, these motels will cost anywhere from ₩40,000 to ₩60,000 depending on the time of year. Motel prices fluctuate depending on the season and what is going on in the city. If there is a festival on, you could pay more.
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Where to stay
More hotels in Ulsan
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Hyundai by Lahan Ulsan | 10.8 km | |
| Hotel Ocean View | 11.9 km | |
| Hotel Riverside | 0.4 km | |
| Lotte City Hotel Ulsan | 1.8 km | |
| Lotte Hotel Ulsan | 2.3 km | |
| Mauna Ocean Resort | 15.7 km | |
| Mercure Ambassador Ulsan | 14.1 km | |
| Shilla Stay Ulsan | 1.8 km | |
| Staz Hotel Ulsan | 3.0 km | |
| Ulsan City Hotel | 2.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Ulsan
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ulsan are October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 239 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Ulsan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ulsan Airport (USN), about 5.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 50 km) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS, 54 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Ulsan has no international flights, so you have to get off at another airport in Korea. You can check out flights from three places: Seoul (Gimpo), Busan (Gimhae), and Jeju Island. Getting to Ulsan by plane from Incheon International Airport requires a transfer upon landing to Gimpo Airport, which can be done by either train (Arex) or Limousine bus. Another option is to take the KTX to Ulsan. From Incheon International Airport, take the airport limousine bus to Gwangmyeong Station and transfer to a KTX train to Ulsan.
Getting around
Ulsan has an extensive public bus network with plans in place to build Light Rapid Transit system in the future. If staying in the city for any length of time then buying the transportation discount card makes economic sense. It will entitle the holder to a ₩50 discount on fares (₩200 discount on Chwaseok "seated" buses) and a free transfer between bus services if made within the hour. Upon exiting the first bus be sure to place the card over the box with an X and O to initiate the free transfer.
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USN · Ulsan Airport
KPO · Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)
PUS · Gimhae International Airport
Questions
Ulsan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ulsan?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ulsan are October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 239 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Ulsan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ulsan Airport (USN), about 5.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 50 km) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS, 54 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Ulsan?
won (KRW).
Nearby
Destinations near Ulsan
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.