Busan Hostels

"This hotel was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. The check-in was fast, and the staff were super friendly. My room was cozy with a soft bed and nice lighting. Everything worked well—TV, shower, AC. I had a great night’s sleep… mostly. Around midnight, I heard a soft tapping behind the wall, like someone lightly knocking. At first, I thought it was the pipes, but then I heard a whisper. It wasn’t scary—more like someone saying hello. The ghost didn’t bother me, just made the room feel kind of… old and mysterious. I even said “goodnight,” and I think it whispered back. If you like a quiet hotel with a little spooky charm, this place is perfect. Great price, great location, and a ghost who seems pretty chill"

"My stay at Nomad Live was a fantastic experience. As a female solo traveler, safety and cleanliness are my top priorities, and this hostel excelled in both. The dorms are modern and felt very secure. It provides many essentials for free, including toothpaste, toothbrush, towels, hair dryer, and comb. With six shower cubicles, there was never a wait. The location is incredibly convenient, just a 5-minute walk from Jangsan Metro Station, which is the final stop of Busan Metro Line 2. This line is perfect for tourists, providing direct access to spots like Haeundae, Gwangan, Seomyeon, Jeonpo and Centum City. For those with a Busan Pass, a bus stop very close to the hostel can take you to Skyline Luge and Lotte World Adventure. As a shopping enthusiast, I also loved having an Olive Young nearby. A few minor points to note: The metro exit closest to the hostel lacks an elevator and has quite long stairs, which could be tiring with large luggage. Additionally, the rooms aren't heavily soundproofed, so you can hear people coming and going or packing. However, people were generally quiet during sleeping hours, so it wasn't a real issue for me. The breakfast variety is somewhat limited. I should also note that my pre-arrival emails and WhatsApp messages went unanswered, though everything was fine once I arrived. Overall, it was a truly amazing stay. The minor drawbacks were far outweighed by the excellent value, cleanliness, and prime location. I highly recommend Nomad Live to anyone looking for a comfortable and affordable place to stay in Busan."

"I stayed at this hostel in Busan for 3 nights. Its location is excellent, being very close to the subway station and surrounded by numerous food and drink options. While the bed wasn't the most comfortable, you really can't expect much more at this price point. If I ever get the chance to visit Busan again, I would definitely choose to stay here."

"The location is superb. It's less than a 10-minute walk from Seomyeon Station and Lotte Hotel. There are plenty of restaurants, convenience stores, and evening street food stalls nearby, with some operating 24 hours, so you'll have absolutely no trouble with daily necessities. After exiting Seomyeon Station via Exit 1, walk straight until you reach Daiso, then turn right. Look across the first street you come to, and you'll spot the hotel's green sign on the 7th floor of the building located next to a coffee shop and just a few meters past a convenience store. Alternatively, you can use the underground shopping arcade; take Exit 11, and you'll emerge directly in front of Daiso. Be aware, though, that the underground arcade doesn't seem to have air conditioning, so it only provides shelter from rain and direct sun. The self-check-in system can be quite confusing for first-timers. On the morning of your stay, an email will be sent containing the building entry PIN, room number, room entry PIN, and bed location. As this arrives on the day itself, missing the email means you'll have to contact the owner directly. Upon arrival, you'll also need to complete a check-in procedure by scanning a QR code at your room door. The number to enter is located in the upper right corner of the booking confirmation sent by Trip.com. The confirmation includes both a 'confirmation number' and a 'booking number' – I can't recall which one, but you'll complete the check-in by entering the one you're instructed to use. A 4-digit confirmation key was also sent, but I didn't need to use it on this occasion. Theoretically, if you take the first train on Line 2 from Seomyeon Station and transfer to the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail at Sasang, you should arrive at the airport just after 06:00. However, in reality, I didn't reach the airport check-in counter until 06:30. This trip, I was on a Jeju Air flight departing at 07:35, and both the check-in counter and immigration had long queues. Even with online check-in, it was a very tight schedule. If you dawdle at the self-check-in kiosks, you won't make the one-hour cutoff for check-in before your flight. Regarding taxis, while pre-booking might be possible if you're at a super luxury hotel like Lotte Hotel, I went to Lotte Hotel early in the morning and found no taxis waiting. Also, be aware that unlike in Japan, even if you try to book a taxi in advance using various apps, there might be no cars available, or your booking could be canceled. Therefore, a reservation doesn't seem to guarantee a ride, so it's best to exercise caution. For a guesthouse, the hotel was exceptionally clean, and the owner's thoughtful attention to detail was evident in the various services provided. Additionally, on this occasion, the other guests were very considerate, so I didn't encounter any problems."

"The accommodation is very convenient to travel, located on the main road where everyone can enjoy food, beach, shopping, and you can walk from the hotel to take the subway conveniently. I will definitely come back to stay here again."

"As a first time traveller to Busan. Steve and Soo were very patient in guiding me along from checking in to sharing tips on busan's gem spots to visit. Their welcoming treatment is very commendable, and I would definitely recommend my friends and family to spend their accommodation time there. I do look forward to coming back there again!"

"This is probably the nicest hostel I have ever stayed in. You will be shocked at the level of luxury. It was more like a hotel and the location is great. It is close to transportation, shopping, and plenty of restaurants. Everyone was nice, the bathrooms are shockingly beautiful, and the bed was comfy. I did have some trouble with the remote for the A/C - heat, (it is in Korean and I was not able to understand it even after translating) called the desk in the middle of the night and they helped me out, no problem. The area feels completely safe. I would stay here again, no doubt about it. "

"If I could give this hostel a score out of 10, I would give it 1000. Arriving at the hostel Haran was there to greet me, she is the Superwoman of this place. She is lovely, always smiling, warm and is willing to help with anything that you need. I was in Busan for 5 days and everyday, late evening we would talk about what she recommended that I do, how to get to those places, AMAZING foods to try within the area. She was very familar with Busan and was always willing to help. When it comes to cleanliness, this hostel was SPOTLESS!!!!! The bathrooms were clean and smelt great. The beds were clean and comfortable, I like that they had a blind that you could wind down for more privacy. She gave you au fresh towel to use every morning. Toothpaste was available in the bathroom for use, hairdryer, shower slippers, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. The location was very convenient. Walkingn distance to the beach, 5 minutes away from Haeundae Traditional food market. A very convenient location to stay as a solo traveler. I also met up with other travelers at the hostel and we had lunch and somestimes dinner together. Highly recommend you to stay here."

"there is no fresh air at all. the girls' room smells like men's feet. it's unpleasant to be in the room because of the musty smell and air the breakfast is poor, cereal with milk and bread the towel is small, only for hands there is shower gel and shampoo, but after the shower I have to put on slippers that stink of sweaty feet! the slippers are dirty and smelly, they are not washed! you can catch a fungus or something! I put on socks, but the socks also stank in 5 minutes! take slippers with you I will not stay here again check-in after 4 pm, and check-out before 11 pm, it is very inconvenient"

"My first time to Busan and I love this hotel so much. Its suprising close to Blueline Train Busan like 5-8 minutes walking only. Close to Beach and Busan tower and also seafood market. Their rooftop is absolutely charming and cozy and room is quite big for 2 person. Cons : Room dont have iron/iron board. I think they should take this as consideration to improve better. "