Astar Hotel: Budget Hotel Near Jeju Airport Worth Knowing About

Ocean view from a guest room at Astar Hotel near Jeju Airport

If you’re looking for a budget hotel near Jeju Airport that doesn’t require a rental car to work, Astar Hotel is worth considering. It’s located at 129 Seosa-ro, Jeju City — about 5km from the airport, reachable by taxi for around ₩7,000–8,000, or by public bus in roughly 26 minutes. Double rooms run ₩90,000–100,000 per … Read more

Go Guksu: Jeju Airport Noodle Restaurant Worth Stopping For

Silver hairtail spicy mixed noodles at Go Guksu near Jeju Airport

If you’re landing in Jeju or wrapping up a trip, Go Guksu is a Jeju airport noodle restaurant that fits into either end of the itinerary without any hassle. It’s about a 7-minute drive from Jeju International Airport — close enough that it works as your first meal on the island or your last one … Read more

Nammae Wang Galchi: Jeju Hairtail Fish Meal in Seogwipo Olle Market

Interior of Nammae Wang Galchi on the basement level of Seogwipo Olle Market

If you’re in Seogwipo and looking for a proper sit-down meal near the market, Nammae Wang Galchi is worth knowing about. The name translates roughly to “siblings’ large hairtail” — wang meaning big — and the restaurant is right at the entrance of Seogwipo Olle Market. Park at the public lot, turn the corner, and … Read more

Jeju Traditional Liquor Experience at Jeju-Hanjan Dongmun Market

Jeju traditional liquor collection from 20 local breweries at Jeju-Hanjan

I don’t drink much, but when it comes to good liquor, I’ll make an exception — especially if there’s a story behind it. Korean traditional liquor had been on my radar for a while, so when I spotted a Jeju traditional liquor experience near Dongmun Market, I signed up without hesitation. What I found wasn’t … Read more