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Novotel is a French hotel chain under AccorHotels' premium brand, with over 400 properties spread across more than 60 countries. Known for its modern, sophisticated interior design and warm service, it is an ideal destination for travelers.

In addition to comfortable guest rooms, we also have a restaurant, bar, and fitness room, and are equipped with a variety of facilities to provide you with a comfortable stay experience.

List of popular Novotel hotels in Korea

HotelLocationNearby attractionsHighlights
Novotel Ambassador Seoul GangnamGangnam-gu, SeoulCOEX Aquarium, Byeolmadang LibraryIndoor pool and golf course available
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & ResidencesSeoul/Jung-guN Seoul Tower, Myeongdong, Bukchon Hanok VillageThere are indoor and outdoor pools, and you can also enjoy the sauna.
Novotel Ambassador Seoul YongsanYongsan-gu, SeoulN Seoul Tower, Namsan ParkThere is a sunbathing area and a casino.
Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul YongsanYongsan-gu, SeoulN Seoul Tower, Namsan ParkThere is an indoor pool and a casino.
Novotel Ambassador SuwonGyeonggi-do/Suwon CityHwaseong Fortress Palace, Suwon Hwaseong FortressEnjoy the sauna

Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam-gu, Seoul is an area where the charm of the city is condensed. It is located on the south bank of the Han River and is known for PSY's song "Gangnam Style." It's lined with luxury buildings, designer brand stores and stylish nightclubs. An exciting shopping experience awaits as you walk through the streets lined with modern, glass-fronted stores.

There is also a wide range of gourmet food, and you can enjoy a variety of cuisines from restaurants to food stalls.

Jung-gu, Seoul

Jung-gu, Seoul is located in the center of Seoul, and serves as the economic, commercial, and cultural center of South Korea, with government offices, major corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and more. Namsan Mountain rises in the southern part of this area, and there are many tourist attractions such as N Seoul Tower, the symbol of Seoul, and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

In addition, downtown areas such as Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market, and Dongdaemun Fashion Town are known as lively spots where young people gather.

Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Yongsan-gu, Seoul is located on the north bank of the Han River. This area includes Seoul Station and the Yongsan Presidential Palace, the official residence of the president. Itaewon, an attractive city filled with foreign culture, and Yongsan Electronics Shopping District are also famous. Historical buildings and modern commercial facilities coexist, and it is filled with a variety of attractions.

Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon City in Gyeonggi Province is known as the capital of Gyeonggi Province and has a comfortable living environment. Suwon City's most famous tourist destination is Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. The castle attracts visitors with its impressive scale and elaborate construction techniques, and the castle walls that surround it have a great impact.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the relationship between Novotel and AccorHotels?

    Novotel is one of AccorHotels' premium brands and is a hotel chain owned by AccorHotels. AccorHotels is a global hotel group with a variety of brands including Novotel. Novotel offers AccorHotels' quality service and extensive facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.
  • How much does a Novotel hotel cost in South Korea?

    Room rates at Novotel hotels in Korea vary depending on the region, season, room type, etc. Generally speaking, standard rooms cost around 100,000 won to 300,000 won per night. If you want to make a reservation at a reasonable price, we recommend checking the campaign information frequently.
  • What facilities are available within the Novotel Hotel?

    Some of the facilities at Novotel hotels include a fitness center, spa, and outdoor pool. The hotel is also fully equipped with restaurants, bars, and meeting facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.
  • Which area is recommended when planning a trip to Korea?

    If you are planning a trip to South Korea, we recommend major cities and tourist destinations such as Seoul and Busan. These cities have good transportation links and a wealth of tourist attractions, shopping areas, and restaurants. Also, if you want to go to a resort area surrounded by nature, Jeju is a popular choice.
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Check Out the Best Novotel Stays for an Awesome South Korea Trip!

Luxury Hotels in Seoul

5 star

9.3/10Very Good413 Reviews
Myeong-dong Seoul|0.3km from city center
Outstanding service and very international! View was lovely and everything is right next to Myeongdong Market, which is a very central location for people visiting Seoul for the first time. And thank you to Pingko for the lovely birthday message and gift!
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9.3/10Very Good198 Reviews
Myeong-dong Seoul|0.21km from city center
Hotel was great in many sense - location just next to City Hall station - enthusiastic, helpful bellboys who would take the initiative to help - very clean rooms, large bathroom - view of the City Hall from my room was great - my room didn't have enough space to open luggage bags on the floor unless you move away the heavy chairs There was just one thing I couldn't understand. I arrived at the hotel at about 2.50pm. They told me that check in time is 3pm. So I thought maybe we can do the registration first, but get the keys at 3pm, which is what other hotels do when I've arrived earlier than the check in time. But I was told that they can only start processing the registration at 3pm. As we checked out on NYE, the hotel was fully booked, so they were not able to allow us late check out even by an hour. But this, I can understand.
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9.2/10Very Good203 Reviews
Myeong-dong Seoul|0.52km from city center
Best staying experience in Seoul ever over 50+ hotels in the city. Cozy environment, core location nx to Guanghwamun. Local supermarket opposite to hotel front door. All you need from FS concierge to travel through the city.
From$456
8.9/10295 Reviews
Hannam-dong/Itaewon Seoul|3.44km from city center
I stayed here for a night out in Seoul with a close friends from high school, and his wife meeting up in Asia. As always, when staying at the Grand Hyatt, you end up not having a “night out” but rather a “night in” because the amenities at the hotel are spectacular. The live band in the lobby bar, the pool turned into the Girbaud ice skating rink, amazingly cooked steakhouse, the indoor pool, etc etc. We had a great night, and once again, when staying at any Grand Hyatt, you never know who you’ll run into. On this occasion, we had run into solo artist/actor Mr Henry Lau, also from Super Junior, and was he was not only kind enough to take a quick photo with my friend’s wife, but I messed up the photo—and after learning I had bumbled the photo during her opportunity to meet one of her k-pop idols—was willing to take another entire series of photos. The staff ended up helping me with a medical emergency in the middle of the night and stayed very calm during the entire process. Which I will also report to the company directly. When traveling to Korea—Seoul, Jeju, etc. and anywhere abroad I often stay at the Grand Hyatt in the King Corner Suite. Such a beautiful room, but on this occasion it was just a normal King River view on 9F. A bit small for 3 people, but they made a sofa bed for me while I gave the couple the bed since I only grabbed the room for us (me) for a few hours before I head back to Wuhan—allowing my friends to enjoy the hotel to themselves after I departed. Easy checkout process for them. It was very nice. Will definitely be back. Grand Hyatt <3 !
From$312
9/10357 Reviews
Hannam-dong/Itaewon Seoul|4.43km from city center
Mondrian Seoul Well decor is absolutely stunning. Check in was quick. Put us on 12th floor,as soon as we got off elevator strong dog urine smell. Like a wall that hits you! You see dog pee along the walls(I'll post pic). Room on smaller side,mattress is comfy and soft. 4 pillows, bathroom had pee stains along the walls and corners, and it did smell like urine (I'll post pic).Shower head was broken had to ask for it to be replaced.Location is OK,15min walk to Itaewon road where all the restaurants & bars and Subway,bus stop right outside so not too bad. Taxis are pretty cheap in Seoul. Never ordered room service since restraints all around. Tried their sauna 3000₩ per person. Nothing special,waste of $$$. Indoor pool is pretty. Outdoor pool is nice as well. Never made it to rooftop. Would I say again,most likely not. Would prob stay somewhere more central like Financial district.
From$179
8.9/10635 Reviews
Dongdaemun Market Seoul|2.36km from city center
We booked a triple room under residents and was happy with the facilities. Well equipped with water dispenser (which is my favourite), washer cum dryer, utensils etc. Room size was also super great for 3 persons, 8 luggages, and yet sufficient space to move around. Lots of wardrobe too. Location is super good, 3 mins walk to airport bus bus stop, 5-6 mins walk to DDP & train station. Near to Gwangja Market, Myeongdong. The toilet is huge too. Definitely preferred and recommended hotel if i revisit again. The only cons if they can fostered the shower & toilet glass door so that both can be used at the same time.
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Business travel

8.9/101997 Reviews
Dongdaemun Market Seoul|2.61km from city center
Wonderful experience! Comfortable stay, the room was neat and tidy, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. One of the highlights of this hotel is its fantastic surrounding facilities. There's a CU right next to the hotel lobby, Also, the Hyundai department store is right in the same building is a great bonus for shopping. Plus, the Doota mall behind the hotel, providing even more options for late-night shopping until 12am!
From$71
8.9/10601 Reviews
Seoul Station Seoul|1.79km from city center
Place is very convenient. Connected in the subway. Staff speaks english well. Recommended for foreigners! Though, the breakfast was a bit below average. Other than that, everything is good.
From$114
8.6/103095 Reviews
Yeouido Seoul|8.19km from city center
Hotel was very clean and neat! But I’ve got to say the 23msq isn’t quite right. It was really small & we didn’t have space to open the luggage on the floor. I’ve been to other hotels with the same measurement and beds but were able to open our luggage. Windows cannot be open as well to allow for normal ventilation. But they had a ventilator? to allow the air outside to come in if we didn’t want to use the heater. But it was quite noisy. Housekeeping would always try to ensure they have cleaned your room & ask if you need any towel change even if they don’t need to clean your room. Location was great, it was a few minutes walk to yeongdeungpo station which & there is a bus stop right outside the hotel too. Bus 6007 airport limousine also stops somewhat outside the hotel. Had a fall and wasn’t able to walk & ask if the hotel had wheelchair, they actually provided it for me! A bit dusty but it was great!! Thankful to be able to move around with the wheelchair! However, we left a neck pillow in the room but it went missing & we didn’t even realised it until we were about to leave. Staff all claimed that they didn’t take (which I agree) but I kept saying that it’s probably with like the linens since we left it on the bed. However, it was quite tough to speak to them & we gave up finding it. Otherwise, it was a rather good stay.
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8.5/10907 Reviews
Dongdaemun Market Seoul|2.58km from city center
Easy to check in and out, hotel old but clean and beds are fine n comfy, toilet with bathtub but well maintained all working fine! Conveniece Store at lobby, n its walking distance to DDP and Dongguk Uni Metro Stations. Lastly the airport limo bus 6702 brings u right to and fro Incheon International Airport with the busstop right at the Hotel Doorstep!
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8.3/10633 Reviews
Apgujeong/Cheongdam-Dong Seoul|8.25km from city center
The room itself was alright, but the space is very small. My friend and I had two checked in bags each. I could only open one clicked in luggage at a time because if we opened all of them up, there wouldn’t be any space to walk, much less store our luggage’s. The room we picked had two twin beds, but no outlets near any of of them. There were only 4 charge ports, two Korean outlets(type c), two American outlets (type b) at the desk area. If they got rid of the counter before the windows, there would be a lot more space so I don’t know why those counters were there.
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9.3/10Very Good983 Reviews
Dongdaemun Market Seoul|2.63km from city center
Location 100%, the main draw of stay- the limousine bus to/from ICN airport. Thoughtfulness 100%, heat pack were provided and its of good quality! Cleanliness 90%, overall was up to standard, slippers provided was of great amenities, smells around toilet bowl could do better and a piece of used contact lens found on side table. Room 90%, spacious, clean and neat. Could have another towel holder instead of 1. Humidifier and ionizer was provided, very thoughtful.
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Breakfast

8.1/10732 Reviews
Insadong / Bukchon Seoul|1.15km from city center
This was my second trip to Seoul, thus my second time staying at this hotel, so I'm not a stranger to its desirable location and charm. However, this time, I was given a small room with barely enough space to walk around 3 single beds and with our suitcases opened. This wasn't my main concern because I knew about this small room possibility when I couldn't book through my usual app, but I could book through Trip.com. This room is supposed to have an attached bathroom with a bath. There is a bath, and you can only sit in it. There used to be lotion provided to customers.
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8.9/101709 Reviews
Myeong-dong Seoul|1.16km from city center
Love this place a lot. It’s near lots of local food restaurants and the subway. It’s also located near myeongdong and easy to move around. The main issues was coming here during winter and we took the airport bus limousine. It was a distance for us to walk and we weren’t ready. It’s was freezing cold so, be ready if you are to take the bus from airport to hotel during winter. Love the bakery near the hotel. See picture.
From$90
9.2/10Very Good471 Reviews
Myeong-dong Seoul|0.58km from city center
The best hotel I ever stayed lately in Seoul. I really like the whole set of bathing items (shampoo, conditioner and showing gel). Convenient location to almost all places in Myeongdong. Will stay again if I visit Seoul in future.
From$179
9.1/10660 Reviews
Myeong-dong Seoul|0.48km from city center
Had the worse experience in Stanford Hotel Myeongdong. For context: I was solo travelling, fluent in English but not Korean. Asked the hotel receptionist to book Kakao taxi for me to the pickup point for my group tour to Nami island. She booked the taxi on her phone and told me to go downstairs to wait. After 15 mins, the driver didn’t show up and I had to go back up to the reception (9th floor) to ask her where the driver was. She told me he cancelled. I proceeded to tell her to book the taxi using my KakaoT app instead. She booked in Korean and I boarded the taxi only to be dropped off at a location that was NOT my intended destination. It was a 40 min walk / 19 min bus ride away from my actual destination. It was an absolute nightmare. I had to stop some strangers in the street and attempt to communicate with them in Korean to get directions. It was an empty stretch of road so it was really by chance that they were in the vicinity. Eventually I made it to my destination for the Nami island pickup. If I had been any later, the tour group would have left without me. The hotel receptionist made a huge mistake assuming that my destination was somewhere else instead of clarifying with me why I’m going to that destination. This experience was extremely unpleasant and I am shocked that the hotel receptionist did not type in the address EXACTLY as the one I showed her. Similar name doesn’t mean same location or my intended location. I am never staying at this hotel again.
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9/101111 Reviews
Dongdaemun Market Seoul|2.2km from city center
Very convenient location as the airport bus is just right at the door step. Markets are nearby for visit . Shopping mall area also around the area which make it very easy to access. Hotel room are small but cosy. Staffs are friendly and helpful with our enquiry . Would book again if going again
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9.2/10Very Good1595 Reviews
Sinchon/Hongdae Seoul|5.05km from city center
Very comfortable stay especially the bed and pillow are good for sleep, water is strong for shower which is very nice. The room interior design is contemporary and minimalist. The staffs are very friendly and helpful , the location is good with walking distance to Hongdae street & restaurants and also direct stop if you are taking airport bus to Hongdae which is very convenient. We had a lovely stay with MERCURE Hongdae, will definitely come back again.
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Luxury Hotels in Busan

5 star

9.2/10Very Good170 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|11.19km from city center
I stayed one night in a Park Deluxe Double Room on the 1st of the month. The room was bigger than I thought and the park view was nice. Thank you so much for assigning me to a high floor. The staff were all friendly and it was a very satisfying weekend vacation.
From$156
9.3/10Very Good276 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|12.26km from city center
The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Check-in and check-out were quick. The hotel is new, very clean, walking distance to the food street and the beach is just a short walk away. Highly recommend staying at this hotel. Definitely will come back to stay.
From$151
9.5/10Outstanding562 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|12.12km from city center
First time stay in this hotel. Overall is awesome stay. Their service are tip top, always there to assist the customers needs. When we reach the hotel, they will guide us to get us to have a seat while waiting. Making us feel very comfortable. Room is big and nice. The room that I have booked is facing the ocean therefore is tremendously beautiful. Hotel breakfast is kind of expensive. Location is good. Just a few mins walk to the Haeundae market. Downside: Need to queue for the lift as it is very slow. We will definitely stay in this hotel again
From$134
9/10313 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|10.22km from city center
5/5 Stars - Exceptional Stay at Park Hyatt Busan! ”I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Park Hyatt Busan, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, the impeccable service and warm hospitality made us feel right at home. Our room was truly exceptional - spacious, stylishly appointed, and boasting breathtaking views of the city skyline and ocean. The attention to detail in every aspect of the room's design and amenities was impressive. The service was top-notch, with friendly and efficient staff always available to cater to our needs. Every request was met with a smile and promptly attended to. But what truly made our stay stand out was the spectacular view from our room. Waking up to the sunrise over the ocean and enjoying the stunning vistas throughout the day was truly unforgettable. Overall, our stay at Park Hyatt Busan was nothing short of phenomenal. If you're looking for a luxurious and memorable experience in Busan, look no further! Highlights: • Impeccable service • Stunning room with spectacular views • Luxurious amenities • Prime location • Exceptional hospitality Rating Breakdown: • Room: 5/5 • Service: 5/5 • Location: 5/5 • Amenities: 5/5 • Overall Experience: 5/5 Will I return? Absolutely! Recommendation: Don't miss the opportunity to stay at Park Hyatt Busan - it's truly an exceptional experience.
From$260
9.1/10415 Reviews
OSIRIA Busan|19.28km from city center
It is a vey nice resort hotel with lots of restaurants and entertainment to enjoy. Room was big and clean. Comfy bed was the best part.
From$153
9.6/10Excellent283 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|12.68km from city center
5 stars hotel with 5 stars amenities such as Dyson hairdryer and diptyque toiletries. Nespresso machine and 4 different types of tea available each day. You can borrow a HDMI-iPhone cable to mirror to TV for YouTube/Netflix. Family room was queen and single beds. Daily snacks such as macaroons, chocolates or fruits. Concierge and check in/out service was polite and prompt. Short cut from hotel to LCT mall (towards Haeundae beach) was very handy. The mall has few shops opened such as a bakery, 7-11, and cafes. Hotel is in the building on far right in pic.
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Business travel

9/10406 Reviews
Soemyeon Busan|4.72km from city center
My recent stay with them again just last week is at least my 5th stay, its getting from best to good, to acceptable to bad and now worst. No improvement of what i experienced in the pass i stay with them. Actually even worst. Aircon is spoil during this stay. After a very long communication and even to the edge of checking out to find another hotel, then they only agree to change the room. I am to accept downgrading the room with no refund of the room price difference for the balance 2 nights. Anyway the last stay lots of upgrading sign around, i see no difference, no improvement but even worst and even old. Looking for better hotel to stay next round.
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7.4/10100 Reviews
Soemyeon Busan|5.52km from city center
Hotel is beside Bujeon subway and Bujeon market, a place with lot of old folks. Walking distance to Seomyeon Hotel room is old, unlike the picture show.
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8.2/1053 Reviews
KTX Busan Station Busan|3.41km from city center
Great hotel with close to 2 subway line(both within 5-7min walk), next door with one 24hrs famous busan pork soup, hotel guest also enjoy discount for coffee located right next to the hotel, overall service is good with spacious room, would definitely return to the same hotel
From$38
8.7/1049 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|11.77km from city center
newly renovated. room equipped with floor heating and electric blankets. very comfortable without using the air con. hotel is on the second or third row from the beach. pretty quiet even when there is a restaurant right opposite the hotel. metro station is 10 minutes walk away. bus stations are both on the beach side and at the metro station. hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. speak good English. breakfast is simple but adequate. good enough when included in the price. not worth if pay extra for it. a very pleasant stay overall.
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8.3/1040 Reviews
Busan|8.62km from city center
This hotel is probably one of the most well equipped, comfortable hotel rooms I've ever stayed in. The staff are very kind and helpful! ❤️☺️ The only thing I would have liked to see was a room service menu with food/snacks/drinks etc.
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8.6/1079 Reviews
Gwanganri Beach Busan|9.23km from city center
Its beautiful clean hotel rooms it’s big and great window view and getting good response by staff amazing guyz really I really really appreciate this
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8.9/10835 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|11.98km from city center
Awesome Hotel at excellent location. It's a mere 2-3 minutes from Haeundae station and 5-8 minutes from Haeundae beach. Amenities are plentiful with nice restaurants and food, all within walking distance! Room was spacious and clean. Bonus part was that my room has seaview and was overlooking the Haeundae shopping belt, which is just fantastic. Breakfast was excellent with many choices at reasonable price. Downside was that the hotel has no pool but no complaints whatsoever. High recommended!!!
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8.9/10617 Reviews
Soemyeon Busan|4.63km from city center
Don't let big6 people know about this good hotel. Room is large compared among hotel in Korea. Breakfast is terrible and provide less choice. The location is good in here but other area is more convenient. The most stupid room design is :”there is no door between washroom and bedroom. You should get naked and seen by your companion if you want shower.
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9.1/10310 Reviews
Songdo Busan|4.72km from city center
I had a wonderful stay at Grab the Ocean. Although I opted for the city view room, I was treated to a glimpse of the beautiful beach from my window. The service at the hotel was truly top-notch. The staff were friendly and that made it easy for me to be comfortable and enjoy every moments. I also had the pleasure of dining at the hotel’s restaurant, and the food was absolutely mouth-watering! The menu offered a great selection of options, and the quality of the dishes was exceptional. The staff members? they served me so well. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable. Overall, I would truly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a fantastic stay in Busan. The combination of great service, delicious food, and stunning views makes it truly an unbeatable choice!
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9/10976 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|11.63km from city center
This is my first time to stay in this hotel. Location is near Haeundae beach, about 8 minutes walk to Haeundae Subway station, and 5 minutes walk to street market where a lot of tourist go. Room is clean and they change the towels and replenish water bottle every day. Room clean is every 4th day if you stay is long. Only bad side is the air condition unit is a bit noisy. There is also a building being constructed next door. No noise was bothersome from our room. Breakfast was the same every day except they probably change one main dish per day. Hotel has plenty of digital lockers which are free for those who comes in early prior to check-in and also after your trip / checkout. Hotel is strict on time. Checkout is early at 10am and checkin is late at 4pm.
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8.8/1095 Reviews
Busan|12.27km from city center
The room was generally ok. The hot spring started at 6:30 in the morning, which caused some noise when people were walking back and forth. However, the hot spring was really nice. Depending on the room rate, it was sometimes included and sometimes not. You get what you pay for.
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8.9/10585 Reviews
Haeundae/Centum City Busan|11.93km from city center
The location was very convenient just next to the subway station, easy to go around. It’s near the tourist area, the beach and night market just walking distance and many restaurants to choose from. The best location if you are planning to join the tour as the meeting place is just downstairs of the building. Highly recommended😊
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