Your stay — 55th Street Motel
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💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gyeongju, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 55th Street Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal → Tavo House (Hwangnidan-gil area)
💡 Take bus 10 or 11 towards Bomun Lake; get off at 'Hwangnam-dong' stop. Walk 5 mins east. T-Money card works. Cheaper but slightly tricky for first-timers with bags.
Gimhae International Airport (via Busan Station) → Singyeongju Station
💡 Take Airport Metro from Gimhae to Busan Station (W1,500, 15 mins), then KTX. From Singyeongju, bus 700 or taxi (W15,000, 25 mins) to Tavo House. Cheaper but more luggage hassle.
Gimhae International Airport (Busan) → Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal
💡 Get off at the terminal, then take a 10-minute taxi (W4,000) or walk 15 minutes to Tavo House. Bus stops are clearly marked at the airport.
Gimhae International Airport (Busan) → Tavo House, Gyeongju
💡 Use the official taxi rank; ask for 'meter' or confirm fixed price before starting. Faster than bus if traffic is light. Tavo House is near Hwangnidan-gil, so drivers know the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at 55th Street Motel?
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Top Attractions in Gyeongju
💡 Go at sunset when the light hits the stones. The field around it is empty then and you get photos without crowds. The nearby hill gives a good overview.
💡 The museum is free but you need a ticket for the special exhibition hall (usually 2,000 won). Give yourself at least two hours. The Gilt-bronze Maitreya statue in the main hall is worth stopping at.
💡 Skip the tourist train. Walk the north-west section for quieter views. The Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park next door has free outdoor stages with occasional performances—check at the tourist office.
💡 Entry is 3,000 won (about £1.80). Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. Walk between the mounds—the scale is impressive from ground level.
💡 Entry is 2,000 won. Go just before sunset—the colours change every 10 minutes. Bring insect repellent in summer. The best photo spot is from the wooden bridge on the west side.