Matie Busan Harbor City

Overall, the stay at Asti Hotel Busan Station was quite good, especially for group travel. The hotel is very new, with a slight hint of fresh renovation when you first open the door. The rooms are very spacious; our group of six booked three rooms with three large double beds, plus a large living room where we could hang out and decorate together, which was super convenient. However, the location is a definite drawback. It's quite a walk from Busan Station, and getting to various attractions takes a fair bit of travel time. There isn't much to eat or do in the immediate surroundings either; you have to take transportation if you want to grab a bite at night. Also, the hotel does not provide daily housekeeping services, nor do they supply toothbrushes and toothpaste, so remember to bring your own. If you prioritize space and traveling with a large group over location convenience, this is a pretty good choice.

Some of the rooms here are leased to a hotel chain, allowing you to genuinely experience how locals in Busan live. I heard this building is the ceiling of Busan's real estate market, and I was fortunate enough to experience it on a business trip.

Although the accommodation is a bit far from Haeundae and Gwangalli, it offers a view of the Busan Port and a nearby park, plus there are plenty of great restaurants around. I’ll definitely stay here again next time. Even though the weather wasn't great, it had its own unique charm and was nice.

High-rise at Busan Port, with the window offering a view of half port and half mountain town. At dusk, both sides light up beautifully. The washing machine and refrigerator were handy, and it was quiet, clean, and perfectly adequate. A great stay for four people.

The accommodation is clean and the transportation is great! There's Bukhang Waterside Park right in front, so you can see the trendy Bukang-i. It's also very close to Busan Station, which is convenient for taking trains.

It takes about 15 minutes to get there from Busan Station. From Choryang Station, it's about 10 minutes. There's a bus stop nearby, but the buses are quite infrequent. I mostly got around by taxi. There's a GS/CS/7-Eleven on the premises, so you won't have trouble finding a convenience store, but there are almost no restaurants. The hotel itself feels like a newly built apartment; it's very clean with minimal signs of use. However, you only get one set of large and small towels. While there's a kitchen, there are no dishes, cutlery, sponges, or detergent whatsoever, so you'd have to buy them at a convenience store if you need them. There was a Nespresso machine and a water cooler, though. The front desk staff were generally friendly. They also hold luggage before check-in.

Stayed here with a friend for our Busan trip and had a great time! The room felt like a residence, super clean and spacious! The bathroom was also spotless. However, the layout was a bit confusing, and there's not much around Busan Station. Also, the pool was extremely crowded, with kids even in the adult pool, so we couldn't really swim properly. I recommend going to the pool after 5 PM.