Why go
- City in South Korea.
- Served by Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield.
History
Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology and research center, and for its close relationship with the natural environment. Daejeon is a major transportation hub, having developed as a railway town, and is approximately 50 minutes from Seoul by KTX or SRT high speed rail.
Where to stay
13 Dunsannam-ro 91beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · deditionhotel.com
33 Expo-ro 123beon-gil, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea · lottehotel.com
127 Gyeryong-ro, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea · wyndhamhotels.com
14 Oncheonbuk-ro, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea · stendhalhotel.co.kr
21 Dunsan-ro 73beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · hotelhue.co.kr
13, Dunsanjung-ro, 134 beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · toyoko-inn.com
53-10 Wolpyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
92 Oncheon-ro, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea · hotelinterciti.com
70 Dunsanjung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · graytone.modoo.at
55 Expo-ro 123beon-gil, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea · hotel.hotelicc.com
53-9 Wolpyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · continewdaejeon.jalib.site
1333 Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · eanhotel.co.kr
1356 Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · hotellamia.com
29 Dunsanjung-ro 32beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea · trip.tpx.lv
Expo-ro, 1 Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea · marriott.com
692-7 Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
29-21 Gyeryong-ro 141beon-gil, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
540-10, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
29 Dosan-ro 369beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
28 Jungang-ro 129beon-gil, Daejeon, South Korea
Daejeon, South Korea
1394 Daejeon-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
South Korea, Daejeon, Seo-gu, Dunsan-dong, 1351 2층
21 Daedeok-daero 234beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
12 Gyeryong-ro 123beon-gil, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
28 Daeheung-ro 157beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Indoor
40 Bomun-ro 230beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
570 Daejeoncheondong-ro, Jungang-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Restaurant · 2F · 129 동대전로, 대전광역시, 34609
냉면, 우동, 자장, 짬뽕, Restaurant · 1980년대 개점
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 288 북유성대로, 34063 · burgerking.co.kr
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 3 대학로, 34168 · kfckorea.com
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su,PH off · ohhsalad.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-24:00; Sa,Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 155 괴정로, 35301 · caffe-pascucci.co.kr
족발, 보쌈, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 6 선화서로52번길, 대전광역시, 34862
떡만두국, 만두, 냉면, Restaurant · 625 전쟁때 피난온 사람이 시작한 오래된 식당
Chinese, Restaurant · 5F · 25 청사로123번길, 대전광역시, 35214
American, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa-Su 10:30-21:30 · 45 온천로, 34186
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 29 대학로155번길, 34138 · ricotaco.modoo.at
Korean, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-24:00 · 407-18 한밭대로, 대전광역시, 34136 · instagram.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-22:30 · 33 둔산남로9번길, 대전광역시, 35234
Beef Bowl, Sandwich, Mexican, Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00 Features: vegan options, halal
Pizza, Burger, Chicken, Pasta, Western, 펍, 맥주, Restaurant · Pizza/Burger restaurant · 37-14 중앙로130번길, 대전광역시, 34915 · instagram.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 21-21 온천북로33번길, 대전광역시, 34165 · instagram.com
Dessert, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Gimbap, Restaurant · Gimbap restaurant
Uzbek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 12-11 성동로7번길, 대전광역시, 34517
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-14:30,16:30-19:30; Sa,Su,PH off
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:40-22:00
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-17:00
Bread, Cafe · Opening hours: 24시간 · 20 둔산중로, 대전광역시, 35260
돈까스, Western Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: 일요일은 쉽니다(sunday off) Features: takeaway · 60-1 번영로, 계룡시
Yogurt, Ice Cream, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 전민로 58번길, 대전광역시
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-22:00
Donut, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Donut/Coffee Shop cafe · 98 자운로221번길, 대전광역시, 34059 · dunkindonuts.co.kr
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 45 신성남로, 대전광역시, 34117 · baskinrobbins.co.kr
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant · pizzamaru.co.kr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 10:00-23:00 · 2 온천북로59번길, 34185 · all8246668.modoo.at
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Meat, Restaurant · Meat restaurant · 5-8 번영1길
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-00:00 · 48 은구비로
Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 36 만년로67번길, 대전광역시
Fried Chicken, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 99 Daehak-ro, 대전광역시, 34134
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cake/Coffee Shop cafe
Curry, 덮밥, Restaurant · Curry/덮밥 restaurant
Gimbop, Restaurant · Gimbop restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Seongmu Airport 26 km to the centre
43, KR
Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield 14 km to the centre
Gyeryong, 44, KR
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gyeryongdae Emergency Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Daejeon, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.