Yeondong (Jeju City)
Jeju City is the island's largest city and the area closest to the airport, and most hotels in Jeju City are here, in Yeondong. We stayed here, at the Trevi Hotel in Yeondong, and were at our hotel soon after landing.
Yeondong is the newer city centre, just south of the airport. The streets around our hotel were full of restaurants, cafés and shops; on our first evening we walked to a Korean fried chicken place nearby, so there was no need to drive for dinner.
A mid-range double room costs roughly ₩70,000–150,000 a night, and together with Seongsan this is where you'll find most cheap hotels in Jeju Island. From here, Aewol is about 30 minutes away, Hyeopjae Beach 40 minutes, and Seongsan, Seogwipo and Jungmun about an hour.
Dongmun Market and Yongduam are in the city itself. This isn't a beach destination: if you're picturing a seaside town, you'll find a city.Watch Dongmun Market from 9:39 in our Jeju vlog
- 10–20 minutes from the airport: the most practical base for your first and last nights
- Close to Dongmun Market and Yongduam Rock
- No beach-holiday feel; Hamdeok Beach is about 30 minutes away
Nightly rate: 70,000–150,000 ₩
Best for: First-timers, short stays, travellers without a car
Trade-offs: No beach feel; windier than the south coast in winter
Vibe: City, practical
To the airport: 10–20 min
Car needed?: No
Good to know: If you're renting a car, this is the easiest area for your first and last nights. We picked ours up from Lotte Rent a Car; a shuttle bus runs between the airport and the rental office.






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We are traveling with two kids, which area is easiest?
With two kids, Jeju City (Yeondong) is the easiest base. It's 10–20 minutes from the airport, there are plenty of places to eat within walking distance, and you avoid long drives at night. That's where we stayed, at the Trevi Hotel, and we saw the rest of the island on day trips by car.
A good mix: base yourself in the city and add two nights in Jungmun. Browse hotels in central Jeju City or Jungmun resorts.
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