Published date: May 1, 2025
Excellent Access to Bustling Streets!
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Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
First of all, it was very convenient since it was close to Nampo Station and also within walking distance from Chagalchi Station next door. All major stores are available, and I could reach Busan Tower quickly to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. There are many stalls at night, and stores like Olive Young and Daiso are open late, so shopping is possible even if you arrive late. Next door, there was Starbucks and CU underneath the hotel. It was a bit cramped, but there was a sofa in the lobby to take a break. The lobby is not on the first floor, so it was necessary to go up in the elevator, but there were about four elevators, so I didn't have to wait too long.
Some of the front desk staff spoke Japanese. There were also some who spoke broken Japanese, but it didn't cause any particular problems. When I stayed there, there were quite a few Japanese guests, so it didn't feel much like I was in Korea.
The hotel itself had some parts where the paint was peeling, but overall it was clean, and the view was good. Actually, at first, the double bed room was not available, so I had a twin bed room on the first day and a double bed room on the second day, allowing for a comparison.
Twin: The direction where you can see Busan Tower. Otherwise, you only see the parking lot below, so the view isn't that great. If you're concerned about being seen from outside, this may be the better option. There was enough space to open my suitcase. (Photos are of the twin room)
Double: If you're alone, I definitely recommend the double bed room. It faced the main street, but if you closed the window, you couldn't hear anything, and I slept soundly. Rather, since it faced the main street, I could enjoy the view of the buses and neon lights outside.
Experiences during the trip
I have been to Busan a few times, so this time my goal was shopping in Nampo and Seomyeon, as well as cherry blossoms in March. I was glad to find some places where the blossoms were blooming at the end of the month. After some thought, I heard that the riverside walking path from Pusan National University to Busan Education University was a cherry blossom spot, so I walked there. There happened to be a political demonstration happening, but it was well-controlled and not extreme, so I didn't feel any danger. The area around Busan Tower was also beautiful. (For more details, please check the story about the double bed room.)
Within walking distance, there are Daiso, Starbucks, convenience stores, Olive Young, Innisfree, ABC Mart, and more. Shopping was very convenient. A little trivia: Nampo is said to have many glasses shops and pharmacies.