Mirabell Motel

The room’s bed, bathroom fittings, and other facilities are quite basic, so don’t expect much beyond the essentials. For around NT$800 a night, though, I thought the price was fair. It’s very conveniently placed near Busan MRT Station Exit 1 and Busan Station, with easy transfers.

There are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby, and the city’s transport options are all within walking distance. The hotel is right in the center, yet it stays fairly quiet for its size, with decent soundproofing. My room was comfortable, clean, and had what I needed. I’d recommend it.

The hotel isn’t new, but it’s kept up well and feels like fair value. Busan Train Station is just across the street, with convenience stores only steps away and plenty of cafes nearby. Rooms have windows facing the street rather than a neighboring wall, which is common around here. There’s a double bed, and some rooms also have a sofa bed. Almost all rooms have computers, and clocks are provided in every room. You can get several Russian channels, too. On weekdays a standard room costs 45,000 Korean won, about $44. On Saturdays it goes up to 50,000.

It’s an older place, but clean, and they clean the rooms every day. The standard feels about like a four-star hotel in Turkey or a three-star one in Thailand. There are lots of cafes within two minutes of the bus stop, the train station is across the street, and the metro is just around the corner. Convenient.