BUSAN ACCOMMODATION GUIDE | Creatrip Locals' Guide
Best Hotels, Hanok Stays, Guesthouses, Rental Houses In Busan
Busan is the second-largest city in Korea, and it is the most loved travel spot for locals because of its beautiful natural environment and well-equipped infrastructure.
During the summer season, the whole Busan city is packed with travellers, and it is almost impossible to find a good accommodation. Here is a list of recommended accommodations in Busan, and if you something you like, be quick to book it before it runs out!
HOTEL
Busan's hotels are famous for their beautiful ocean-views and beautiful rooftop pools for a hocance. Here are some hotels adored by the locals!
| Price | ￦350,000-￦910,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 해운대구 마린시티1로 51 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 8.8/10 (Booking.com) |
Park Hyatt Busan is located right in front of the sea, and you can see the ocean from your room or take a stroll right outside the hotel doors. You can catch the best night view of Busan from the hotel lounge.
A 15-minute walk from Dongbaek Station Exit 3.
Paradise Hotel Busan (Haeundae)
| Price | ￦220,000-￦450,000 |
| Location | 부산 광역시 해운대구 해운대 해변로 296 |
| Check-In / Out | Before 15:00 / After 11:30 |
| Rating | 8.8/10 (Booking.com) |
If you have visited Busan before, you must have noticed the Paradise Hotel standing right in front of the Haeundae Beach. If you get the ocean-view room, you can enjoy the sea from the terrace attached to your room. The outdoor pool is a must-visit where you can enjoy swimming as you watch the tides come and go.
A 10-minute walk from Haeundae Station Exit 3.
The Westin Chosun Busan (Haeundae)
| Price | ￦270,000-￦660,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 해운대구 우동 동백로 67 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (Booking.com) |
The Westin Chosun Busan is one of the most loved Haeundae ocean-view hotels along with Paradise Hotel. It is located right at the entrance of Dongbaek Island, near The Bay 101, where you can see the most beautiful view of the night ocean in Busan.
An 11-minute walk from Dongbaek Station Exit 1.
Shilla Stay Haeundae (Haeundae)
*Rooftop facilities are closed for 2020.
| Price | ￦120,000-￦350,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 해운대구 우동 해운대로570번길 46 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 8.1/10 (Booking.com) |
Shilla Stay is a famous hotel branch in Korea, and you can get standard services here as well. To use the rooftop swimming pool, you'll have to book a premier deluxe or a higher option or pay an additional fee.
A 7-minute walk from Haeundae Station Exit 5.
Ibis Ambassador Busan Haeundae (Haeundae)
| Price | ￦65,000-￦125,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로237번길 12 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (Booking.com) |
If you want to book a room at a reasonable price, Ibis Ambassador is a modern hotel, located just across the road from the beach and offers rooms below ￦100,000. One downside is that you can't get the ocean view from the room, but you can always visit the beach right outside the door.
A 7-minute walk from Haeundae Station Exit 5.
| Price | ￦88,000-￦240,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 중구 용두산길 12 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 (Agoda.com) |
Cont Boutique Hotel boasts its sophisticated designs. The rooms, the restaurant, and cafe located in the hotel all have a comfortable and delicate atmosphere. It is close to Nampodong, Gamcheon Village, Songdo beach and many more landmarks of Busan.
A 7-minute walk from Jungang Station.
| Price | ￦80,000-￦300,000 |
| Location | 부산 중구 동광동3가 31-1,2 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 8.4/10 (agoda.com) |
Hotel The Hound is a design hotel, and if you want something more than just a business hotel, this is the place for you. All rooms have very good natural lights and comfy interior design. You can see the Busan Tower right next to you, and easily visit BIFF Square, Jagalchi Market and more.
A 4-minute walk from Jungang Station.
HANOK STAY
Unlike other old cities, Busan doesn't have Hanok Villages or many Hanok style accommodations. However, there are some special places worth visiting.
Guesthouse Geumsudong (Gijang)
| Price | ￦60,000-￦70,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 기장군 장안읍 장안로 49-10 |
| Check-In / Out | After 12:00 / Before 11:00 |
Geumsudong is one of the few Hanok stays you can find in the Busan area. Gijang is far away from central Busan, and the transportation isn't very comfortable if you are travelling on foot. However, if you are travelling the areas nearby and looking for a reasonably priced hanok room, this could be just the right place.
A 40-minute bus ride from Wollae Station.
| Price | ￦300,000 (Entire House) |
| Location | 부산 기장군 정관읍 매학리 525-44 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 4.64/5 (Airbnb.com) |
Daranhyang is a Hanok that you use the whole house for your self. There are no other houses nearby so you can do barbeque or play outside without worry about other residents. Just like Geumsudong, you need a car to travel to the main areas of Seoul.
A 45-minute bus ride from Jwacheon Station.
Commodore Hotel Busan (Junggu)
| Price | ￦85,000-￦165,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 중구 대창동1가 중구로 151 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (Booking.com) |
Commodore Hotel is famous for its Hanok like appearance, and even the rooms have features of the original Korean style Hanok. It's close to Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, and Songdo Beach, which are popular attractions of Busan. However, if you want a modern style room with neat, clean interior design, this might not be for you.
A 7-minute walk from Jungang Station Exit 17.
GUESTHOUSE & HOSTEL
As Busan is the most popular travel destination in Korea, there are many affordable guesthouses and hostels in Busan. Here is a list of recommended guesthouses you can find in Busan!
*Temporarily unavailable due to COVID-19
| Price | ￦12,000-￦38,000 |
| Location | 부산 중구 중구로44번길 19-1 |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 9.3/10 (Booking.com) |
Hostel The Local is the guesthouse with the highest rating in booking websites. It's close to many travel sites such as Gukje Market, and it has convenient services like breakfast and lounge.
A 10-minute walk from Jungang Station, Nampo Station, and Jagalchi Station.
| Price | ￦62,700-￦84,000 |
| Location | 부산 동구 초량중로21번길 5-2 |
| Check-In / Out | After 14:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 9.1/10 (Booking.com) |
Morning Dew Guesthouse is a boutique guesthouse with pleasing interior designs. It's located right in front of Busan Station and you can easily check-in and out according to your schedule. The staff speaks Korean, English, and Chinese, and you can get helpful information for your stay in Busan.
A 9-minute walk from KTX Busan Station.
| Price | ￦35,000-￦140,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 해운대구 구남로21번길 9-22 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 9.3/10 (Booking.com) |
Good Day Mate is located in Haeundae, and you can travel easily to and from the Haeundae beach. Each room's privacy is well protected, and the rooms have their restroom. The lobby has a cafe-like atmosphere, and you can take a rest or chat with your friends.
A minute walk from Haeundae Station Exit 3.
| Price | ￦130,000-￦280,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 수영구 광안동 144-9 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
Lost Penguin has three rooms, and each room has unique structures and its charm. You can have a creative moment that you have wished for in a distinctive atmosphere. You can walk to the Gwangalli Beach and enjoy authentic Busan beach.
A 4-minute walk from Gwangan Station Exit 3.
| Price | ￦23,000-￦120,000 |
| Location | 부산광역시 동구 초량중로 13-6 |
| Check-In / Out | After 14:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 8.7/10 (Booking.com) |
Inside Busan is located close to Busan Station, and right next to Choryang Ibagu-gil, which is a hidden travel spots of Busan. The place has won architecture awards, and you can stay in a comfy and beautiful atmosphere at a reasonable price.
A 9-minute walk from KTX Busan Station.
RENTAL HOUSE
Not just the hotels, but houses and apartments in Busan has beautiful views as well. Here are some top-rated homes from Airbnb.
| Price | ￦60,000-￦350,000 |
| Location | 부산시 중구 광복로35번길 32 |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 4.68/5 (airbnb.com) |
Rocket Salon is located in the center of Nampo-dong, and you can get the sight of the old downtown Busan and Yongdusan Tower. The house has a Scandinavian atmosphere to it, and you can take a good rest in a modern and elegant atmosphere.
A 9-minute walk from Jagalchi Station.
Ocean View Apartment (Yeongdo)
| Price | ￦127,000-￦161,000 |
| Location | 부산시 영도구 동삼동 (Exact location provided after booking) |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 4.78/5 (airbnb.com) |
The place is located in Yeongdo, and you can get one of the best ocean-view in Busan, even better than the best hotels. You can enjoy swimming right in front of the house, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset together.
A 25-minute bus-ride from Nampo Station.
| Price | ￦71,000-￦110,000 |
| Location | 부산시 부산진구 (Exact location provided after booking) |
| Check-In / Out | After 16:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 4.98/5 (airbnb.com) |
Sunnyhill is decorated in white and wood colour, and you can use it as a studio for beautiful photos for your Instagram. The place is close to Seomyeon Station, and you can travel through the hottest downtown area in Busan.
A 2-minute walk from Seomyeong Station Exit 8.
| Price | ￦45,000-￦50,000 |
| Location | 부산시 부산진구 전포1동 (Exact location provided after booking) |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 11:00 |
| Rating | 4.95/5 (airbnb.com) |
The place is located close to Jeonpo Station, and Seomyeong Station. You are staying in the downtown area of Seomyeon, and you can find gourmet restaurants and shopping centers nearby. You can get to popular travel sites within 30 minutes through public transportations.
A 1-minute walk from Jeonpo Station.
Haeundae Oceanview Airbnb (Haeundae)
| Price | ￦57,000-￦92,000 |
| Location | 부산시 해운대구 중동 (Exact location provided after booking) |
| Check-In / Out | After 15:00 / Before 12:00 |
| Rating | 4.97/5 (airbnb.com) |
You can walk to the Haeundae beach within 10 minutes, and it is the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Haeundae. The place is modern and has a hotel-like atmosphere. The place is over 20 stories high, and you can see the ocean from a birds' view.
A 5-minute walk from Haeundae Station.
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