Gyeongju travel guide

Gyeongju Tourism | Gyeongju Guide

You're Going to Love Gyeongju

With a population of 155.237, Gyeongju is a must-see destination in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gyeongju to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gyeongju

Gyeongju in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6089
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gyeongju in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6089
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gyeongju

Plane

Although Gyeongju doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ulsan (USN), which is located 30 km from Gyeongju. The shortest flight to Gyeongju from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

The train station in Gyeongju is called Gyeongju, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gyeongju is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 274 km from Gyeongju. You’ll find branches of 4season Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Plane

Although Gyeongju doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ulsan (USN), which is located 30 km from Gyeongju. The shortest flight to Gyeongju from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

The train station in Gyeongju is called Gyeongju, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gyeongju is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 274 km from Gyeongju. You’ll find branches of 4season Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Gyeongju

Airlines serving Gyeongju

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (413 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
VietJet Air
Okay (99 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,595 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gyeongju

From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Gyeongju to great affordable options like the The Suites Hotel Gyeongju, Gyeongju offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 4,988 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,385 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include 141 Mini Hotel and Yettle Hanok Stay.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gyeongju

Most booked hotels in Gyeongju

Lahan Select Gyeongju
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,871+
Hilton Gyeongju
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,427+
Commodore Hotel Gyeongju
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 6,315+
Kensington Resort Gyeongju
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,671+
Gyeongju Kolon Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
₹ 5,415+

Hiring a car in Gyeongju

Expect to pay ₹ 106 per litre in Gyeongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,271 and ₹ 1,695. The most frequently booked car type in Gyeongju is Intermediate (Hyundai Avante or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 106 per litre in Gyeongju (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,271 and ₹ 1,695. The most frequently booked car type in Gyeongju is Intermediate (Hyundai Avante or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.