18 Hot Spring Baths and 13 Jjimjil Areas Inside a Centum City Department Store

Why a Hot Spring Was Built on the First Floor of a Department Store on March 3, 2009

Spaland Centum City opened on March 3, 2009, and occupies the first floor of the Shinsegae Department Store Centum City branch at 35 Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan. Rather than requiring visitors to seek out a separate building like a typical independent jjimjilbang, it takes visitors downstairs from inside the department store to hot spring baths and heated relaxation areas.

The facility consists of two floors and an outdoor spa, with a maximum capacity of 1,500 people. The Korea Tourism Organization introduces the layout as hot spring baths and Korean-style jjimjilbang facilities on the first floor, themed saunas on the mezzanine level (1.5 floor), and an aesthetic center, relaxation areas, restaurants, and cafés on the second floor.

From Centum City Station Exit 12 to the First-Floor Entrance

Take Busan Metro Line 2, get off at Centum City Station, and leave through Exit 12; Spaland is a five-minute walk away. For foreign visitors coming for the first time, entering the address “35 Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Shinsegae Department Store Centum City branch, first floor” into a map app is easier than trying to find the correct exit.

Visitors arriving by car can use the Shinsegae Department Store Centum City parking lot. Basic parking is free for four hours, and parking is free for six hours when spending at least 10,000 won inside Spaland, excluding the admission fee. The route between the parking lot and Spaland is signposted via E/V Hall 4, or Gate 4 for pedestrians, so check for “Spaland” signs rather than walking past while looking only for department-store shops.

Entry at 08:00, Closing at 22:00: What Happens After Four Hours

According to the official Shinsegae website, operating hours are 08:00–23:00, with last admission at 22:00. It is listed as open year-round. The phone number for inquiries is 1668-2850, and the official website is https://www.shinsegae.com/store/entertainment/centum-spaland.do?storeCd=S.

As of August 2026, adult admission is 26,000 won on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, while the student rate is 21,000 won. A single admission allows use for up to four hours, after which an additional 5,000 won is charged per hour. Spending at least 10,000 won inside the facility, excluding the admission fee, extends the available time to six hours, so visitors planning to have a meal or drinks should keep their receipts.

Children can enter from elementary-school age, but elementary-school students must be accompanied by a guardian of the same gender. Using a weekday admission ticket on a weekend or national holiday incurs a 6,000-won surcharge. Group benefits are listed as 10% for 10 people, 15% for 20 people, and 20% for 30 or more people. Group benefits cannot be combined with other discounts.

Natural Hot Spring Water Drawn from 1,000 Meters Underground and 18 Baths

Spaland uses two types of natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground. The official description introduces a calcium-chloride hot spring and a sodium-chloride hot spring, and states that 100% natural hot spring water is provided at different temperatures.

The official website describes 18 hot spring baths and lists 23 types of baths, including high-temperature, medium-temperature, and low-temperature baths. The bade pool has four types of pools: stand-type body massage, bed-type Dream Bath, seat-type Bench Jet, and floor-bubble-type Bubble Jet, so it is not a facility where visitors simply rest in one position in one place.

After purchasing an admission ticket, visitors receive a locker number, jjimjilbang clothing, and towels, then take a quick shower and change into the provided clothing. It therefore differs from a regular swimming pool where visitors enter wearing swimsuits; visitors must first pass through the changing and shower area before moving to the hot spring baths and heated relaxation areas.

How to Use the Bulgama in the 13 Themed Jjimjilbang Rooms

The heated relaxation area is officially presented as having 13 themes. It includes a loess room, charcoal room, and salt room using Himalayan salt crystals, as well as a Finnish sauna and the Roman Sauna, which recreates an ancient Roman bath using modern technology.

The bulgama is the hottest heated room at Spaland. The official website recommends using it two or three times for 10 minutes at a time, or dividing the sessions into three to five periods of five minutes each. Following the facility’s guidance, it is better to take short sessions rather than trying to endure a long stay from the beginning.

There are also an ice room, Wave Dream Room, Body Sound Room, and SEV Room. The Wave Dream Room is introduced as a European-style meditation and relaxation space, while the Body Sound Room lets visitors experience nature sounds or meditation music through a bone-conduction system in a warm, rather than hot, indoor environment. Roman Room, Hamam Room, Pyramid Room, and Bali Room are also available, so visitors who come expecting only high-temperature heated rooms can easily overlook the themed spaces on the mezzanine level.

An Open-Air Foot Bath Without a Roof and the Second-Floor Relaxation Room

The outdoor open-air foot bath is a space where visitors soak their feet while looking at the sky without a roof overhead. However, the official website marks the women-only open-air bath as “not in operation,” so visitors should not expect a women-only area to be currently available.

The relaxation room has Japanese-style reclining chairs and is described as offering TV viewing, newspapers and magazines, and drink services. The second floor also has aesthetic programs, a restaurant, and a café in addition to the relaxation room, allowing visitors to mix meals and breaks into their four-hour visit instead of spending the entire time in the hot spring baths and heated rooms.

Aesthetic programs provided by professional therapists are also part of the facility. However, this guide could not confirm the aesthetic fees, whether reservations are required, or the extent to which photography is permitted. Visitors should not assume that all programs are included in the 26,000-won admission fee.

Usage Restrictions That First-Time Foreign Visitors May Easily Miss

Although Spaland is on the first floor of a department store, the department-store shopping route and the route to the hot spring facilities are separate. After entering, visitors receive a locker number, towel, and jjimjilbang clothing, then must shower. They must complete the changing-room procedures before freely moving between the hot spring baths and heated rooms.

The facility can accommodate up to 1,500 people, but official materials do not specify the times when queues form or whether photography is prohibited. There is also no confirmed information about whether payment is cash-only or whether English guidance or an audio guide is available. Foreign visitors should therefore allow enough time to contact 1668-2850 with questions.

Official Busan tourism information indicates ramps, facilities accessible to people with disabilities, accessible parking, and accessible restrooms. Wheelchair and stroller users can use the building’s parking and elevator routes, but detailed accessibility information for each bath area is not separately provided.

The Value of a Visit Depends on How You Divide the Four Hours

For a short visit, it is practical to prioritize showering and changing, the hot spring baths, and the main heated rooms. The basic usage period is four hours, and the bulgama is recommended in sessions of two or three 10-minute periods or three to five 5-minute periods. Visitors can therefore place medium- or low-temperature baths or the relaxation room between visits to hot rooms.

For a half-day itinerary, visitors can consider all 18 hot spring baths, 13 themed heated spaces, the outdoor open-air foot bath, the relaxation room with Japanese-style recliners, and the café and restaurant. However, staying beyond four hours costs an additional 5,000 won per hour, and the six-hour condition applies only when spending at least 10,000 won inside Spaland, excluding the admission fee.

The five-minute walk from Centum City Station Exit 12 is convenient for travelers who want to secure time for hot springs and heated relaxation without adding a long journey from other Busan attractions. Conversely, travelers expecting a women-only section of the outdoor bath or those who require photography and English guidance may find it difficult to determine the conditions sufficiently based only on the operating information currently confirmed.