🎒Backpackers
Where to Stay in Ulsan
Cheapest areas, hostel districts, and budget tips
⚠️ Caution💰 Budget: KRW 60000/day🚇 Good Transit☀️ Best: Apr, May, Oct
Our pick for backpackers
Stay in Mugeo-dong
This university district offers the most affordable accommodation and a wide range of cheap eats and entertainment.
Best Neighborhoods for Backpackers
Ranked by relevance for backpackers visiting Ulsan
1
Mugeo-dong
BudgetA lively university district with a youthful energy, plenty of eateries and entertainment.
solo travelersnightlifefoodiesbudget
- +Abundant and diverse food options
- +Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
- +Affordable prices
- -Can be noisy, especially on weekends
- -Fewer upscale amenities
2
Samho-dong
Mid-rangeA bustling hub with a mix of residential and commercial areas, close to industrial sites.
first-timersbudgetdigital nomads
- +Good public transport links
- +Affordable dining and accommodation options
- +Proximity to Ulsan Grand Park
- -Can feel very industrial
- -Limited tourist attractions within the neighborhood itself
3
Haksung-dong
Mid-rangeA more established residential area with convenient access to the city center and cultural sites.
culturefamiliescouples
- +Close to major park and museum
- +Quieter atmosphere than university districts
- +Good local amenities
- -Fewer dining and nightlife options directly in the neighborhood
- -Can feel less vibrant
Daily Budget (Budget)
KRW 60000/day
Ulsan Train Station Hostel single roomKRW 25000
Kimbap and Tteokbokki from a local convenience store like CUKRW 10000
Unlimited day pass for Ulsan City BusKRW 5000
Explore Ulsan Grand Park and its botanical gardenKRW 0
Hike at Ganwol Mountain for scenic viewsKRW 0
Bibimbap at a local eatery near the parkKRW 20000
1 area to be cautious about
Read our full safety guide for Ulsan