No.25 Hotel Busan Seomyeon 1st Avenue

Price is the GOAT.

The staff tried to help, and the location was really good. But the room smelled awful, like cigarettes and dampness. The breakfast that was supposed to be included amounted to sugary cereal and jam, although the orange juice and coffee were very good. I wouldn't give it a fabulous rating or anything over 4. Maybe 3.5 at most, especially since the sheets were dirty when we arrived and staff were in a hurry to change them.

The double room was surprisingly roomy, and it had all the essentials. For a four-night stay, it felt like a lucky find and very good value. I was a little unsure at first because there weren't many reviews, but the staff were friendly and the hotel was cleaned every day. The subway is about a ten-minute walk away, with plenty of places to eat and shop nearby. There's also a small snack bar open 24 hours, which was a thoughtful touch. The large LG TV has Netflix and YouTube. In the bathroom there's a bidet toilet and bathtub; the fridge is small but gets very cold, and the LG air conditioning gets quite cold too. I'd happily recommend it.

I was caught off guard when the room wasn't cleaned on the following nights. Apparently, you need to ask the front desk for cleaning during a multi-night stay. I hadn't realized that and never requested it. Aside from that, the accommodation was satisfactory.