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6, Jagalchi-ro 59beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea, Jung-gu, 48984 Busan, South Korea

#329 of 329 hotels in Busan

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Review Score

Based on 417 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really tiny room + tiny bathroom Personnel does not understand much English

    Good position to visit the city, close to the underground

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel room was way too small for the three of us. They only gave us one key and two towels. I guess you get what you pay for.

    The hotel's location was advantageous.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Too noisy and cleanliness was an issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The toilet and waste bin hadn't been cleaned properly. There were urine stains on the toilet seat and stains of something gross in the bin liner, which clearly hadn't been changed after the previous guest checked out. To be fair, the bin liner was changed after I raised the issue with staff. The bed linens were grubby, so I ended up buying my own pillow slip. The toilet was angled in such a position too close to the wall that I couldn't actually sit on the seat properly - ended up having to sit sideways on the toilet seat. This hotel appears to get a lot of domestic tour groups - the members of the tour groups tend to get up at 6 or 7 o'clock and slam doors and shout down the corridors. It can be very noisy. I was woken up by this cacophony daily.

    The hotel is in a convenient location very close to shops and public transport. The guest rooms have a lot of potential with floor to ceiling windows and great views from most rooms. With the exception of the toilet, the room layout was very user-friendly. There is also a roof-top area that guests can use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Light in the room is regulated by sensor, it broke in the evening so we could not turn off light in our room. Luckily, the staff managed to quickly fix it.

    Spacious room, free bottles of water every day. Convenient location: 10 mins to metro station and huge shopping mall

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    7.0
    Clean and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    One of the room was much smaller than another, however the price were the same. The breakfast costs approximately 15 EUR, but the maximum price is 7 EUR. Besides that, everything was good :)

    We stayed in two rooms for five days. The rooms, towels, and bedsheets were clean, and the cleaning service was good. The breakfast was okay, with only a few options; most were from Korean Cuisine, so picking something not spicy in the morning took a lot of work. However, they always served coffee, omelets, salad, white toast bread with butter, and strawberry jam, so you will not be hungry. You also have the option to fry an egg yourself. The funny thing was that, unlike other hotels, you had to clean your dishes, so be prepared for it. The hotel's location was perfect. In the same building, we have a convenience store (7-Eleven), a 7-minute walk from a big Lotte Mall with many shops and cafes. The metro and bus station were very close to the hotel. The big harbor, the famous Busan fish market and the BIFF square with cafes, shops and street food were close to the building.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaners didn’t respond to requests for clearance of rubbish bags.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The location is very good and near the city center, one convenient store at first floor. Room is clean with very comfortable bed. Two elevators for travelers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    7.0
    Will go again
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast is Korean breakfast buffet with good variety even for non-meat eater. The roof top has city view, complementing our seaview twin room. The room is relatively small.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location and clean, friendly staff and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    A great hotel with a nice view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is great but there weren't so many good places to eat around if you want to grab a late night dinner or snack. Also the staff came to our room a few times a day to do things like fix the TV or check the air conditioner which I appreciate that they care but it was a bit annoying.

    The room was nice, view from the room was amazing. 7/11 downstairs was a great bonus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel is rated 4-star on Booking.com and other booking sites but is actually a two star tourist hotel according to their own billboard. I would say its near 3-star and the location makes up for the 4th star. You have to select at checkin whether you would like to have room cleaning every day, or not at all, which is weird. We stayed 4 nights and asked for one cleaning day. No one showed up unfortunately.

    Location is absolutely brilliant. Two minutes walk to Jagalchi market, 5 minutes to BIFF square and Nampo metro station. Rooms are clean and decent. Getting clean towels and free bottle of waters each day.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    7.0
    Value for money! Will not regret staying here if you're on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not sure if it's the room I got but the door was a little faulty. I had to close or open the door with quite some force.

    Good location and proximity to places of interest. Friendly staff who are very helpful too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    Fully recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's a bit of noise coming from the street.

    Fantastic location, friendly staff and good size room. There's also a free laundry area in the basement and a convenience store right at the entrance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    Inside the room is too much lighting and look a bit not fresh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room facilities and ambiance

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no aircon to cool the room because they claimed it's winter but we were there in spring and it got warm. They also require guests to put toilet paper in the bin which is not acceptable for a large hotel. There is also no security going up the lift but the area felt very safe.

    The apartment was well equipped with toiletries and was very clean. The location was great for our needs and great value for the price. The staff were very friendly and attended to our needs well. The room had a view of the port and water which was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    normal. clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were anly a few continental choices during breakfast.

    It was totally value for money. The room was very spacius and quite clean. Located close to metro and bus station

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view was stunning, the room was clean and spacious. The staff was very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    a good value for money .. comfort and relaxing room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    signage of the property not easily visible

    decent interiors , good amenities, helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Overall it's good experience to stay here and good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing much.

    I like the location for this hotel and it's just very near to MRT station. Very good location so far.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great and affordable stay in Busan
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Located near BIFF Square and Jagalchi Market. Very convenient near Nampo metro station. The hotel was also very clean with good service from reception staff. Luggage storage is available for early arrival and late departures.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water pressure. So weak!

    Great Location, right in front of Jagalchi market. Short walk to Lotte mall.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a sign that the toilet was clogged and we were not allowed to put toilet paper in the toilet, I can't understand how that can happens nowadays

    Very well located, close to metro and bus station. The room was simple but good enough for the price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You have to think it is going to be basically a Korean breakfast that you may appreciate or not. I have no problem 😀

    The location and the help from the staff. They also have a rooftop small garden from where you can see Busan at night, see it. The fish restairants are just next door and good value.

    Stayed in March 2024

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