Published date: April 19, 2025
A Charming Stay at Good Ol' Days Hotel - Perhaps I'll Return to Busan Just to Stay Again
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Experience of the stay
This was my first visit to Busan, South Korea, and we spent a wonderful night at the Good Ol' Days Hotel in Nampo-dong, which became the most memorable part of our journey.
This hotel was a serendipitous find on HafH, and upon seeing the photos, my travel companion and I couldn't help but squeal in excitement, knowing it was the one. Because the hotel was so popular, we were determined to adjust our itinerary around the few remaining rooms, and it was only after booking that we learned it is a hybrid space run by a Taiwanese owner and her Korean husband, which made us feel more secure and welcomed.
The first and second floors serve as a café and curated shop, while the rooms are on the upper floors. Upon entering our room, I was immediately drawn to the bar area behind the double bed; rather than saying it was beautifully designed, I would rather commend how thoughtful and attentive everything felt for us travelers.
For example, they provided a generous mini bar (including the locally famous fish cakes), vinyl records and a record player (with clear usage instructions, making it easy to try), and pour-over coffee equipment (even this came with step-by-step instructions to brew a cup of coffee) - all these little touches made us feel well cared for.
That night, we played Cigarettes After Sex on vinyl in our room, and now, every time I hear that album, it's like I'm transported back to that moment of our trip.
The next morning, a breakfast basket appeared right at our doorstep, not only nutritious and delicious but also beautiful (perfect for photos). Guests can also exchange drinks at the café on the first floor, where the coffee was so good that we ended up buying more the next day.
The biggest highlight of Good Ol' Days Hotel is the "Postcard Wall" in the selection area on the first floor. Here, you can choose your favorite postcard and have them mail it for you; what's most special is that you can specify a date to send it to "your future self," so that one day when it arrives, you will be reminded of those Good Old Days.
I also highly recommend taking a walk on the rooftop, where you can overlook Busan Tower, experiencing a different atmosphere both day and night, along with surprise music selections that create a very romantic vibe.
The only regret I have is that we only booked one night. I strongly suggest staying at least two nights, or else you'll end up like us, reluctant to leave until the very last moment.
Experiences during the trip
《Food Recommendations》
・Syu-Young's Main Store / Water Town Pork Soup Rice (Seomyeon)
・Wojuk Seaweed Soup (Nampo-dong)
・Haenyeo Village (Yeongdo)
・Onbap (Gwangalli)
・Nut Sugar Cakes, Fish Cakes (BIFF Square)
・BHC Fried Chicken
・Live Octopus
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《Coffee Recommendations》
・Momos Coffee (Yeongdo)
・Strut Coffee (Seomyeon)
・pikend (Seomyeon)
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《Entertainment Recommendations》
・Sanjeong Fish Cake Main Store (Fish Cake Experience Hall)
・AREA 6
・Gwangalli
・F1963