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Reviews of Kimchee Busan Downtown Guesthouse 2 stars

20-8, Hwangnyeong-daero 7beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busanjin-Gu, 47353 Busan, South Korea

#120 of 332 hotels in Busan

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Review score

Based on 551 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    7.0
    Great hostel with sociable atmosphere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Several of us in the same room were told that we were on a woman-only floor (4) by the staff, but on several occasions saw men from the other rooms on the floor staying. Not an issue as our room was female only, but when you are told the entire floor is female only, it’s not great to see that you’ve been told a lie. Disappointing. Also, there was a strange guest who several of us had issues with on many occasions, but it seemed like he was staying there for a while and nobody wanted to say anything to him.

    This hostel is in a great location for downtown Busan, and I made so many friends here as a solo traveller. Plenty of social space and a good kitchen, but there are so many food places and bars and clubs nearby that you wouldn’t often need to use it!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Great for solo traveling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds, too small and not so comfy

    The people and atmosphere in the hangout area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms weren’t as clean as they could have been, and I wish there were hooks in the showers. The wifi connectivity is not great in certain parts of the building.

    This is a good option if you’re looking for a short stay in Busan. I booked a single room and it was quite spacious. The location is convenient and close to public transportation. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good stay in this guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very friendly staff who speak perfect English. And very good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Good enough if you're looking for accessibility instead of beaches
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are basic. I wish they had curtains for the bunks and floor mats outside the bathrooms. The number of toilet cubicles are too few as well. The common area is pretty small. And most of the time, there's no one at the reception.

    This is a huge building located centrally in Busan. There are transportation spots, convenience stores, restaurants, cafés etc. in the vicinity. However, the rates are reasonable for this neighborhood.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t complain with the price

    It was a fine good value hostel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There weren’t any curtains for the beds in our 10x women’s dormitory

    Omg the staff members were really nice! It was such a social hostel, so you could easily find people to spend time with and as a solo traveler that was really nice for me!! It was also close to both the busses and train station and a big shopping street!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No window in the room to aerate

    Location Respect from guests Bathroom Staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    It’s a good hostel where you can meet friendly people and the location is good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is really good and there is a lot of things to do.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were slightly uncomfortable.

    The staff was incredibly nice and helpful! There were a lot of people, so it's absolutely a great place if you're a solotraveler and you wish to meet new people.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice big private rooms with large bathrooms. Smart tv in our room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Basic hostel with good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen whenever people cooked was very hot and smelly as there is no proper ventilation. You could also find many mosquitos flying around there. A lamp at the entrance would be awesome. The hair dryers in women's bathroom (both floors) does not heat properly. It takes 3x more time to dry your hair because you basically cold blow them. Some lockers could be closed but not locked as they missed the second part with the loop thru which you put your locks thru.

    Very good location. Hostel has elevator, kitchen, option to have your laundry washed under a fee. Staff has very good command of English, always helpful. Rooms have AC as well as mosquito net in the window so you can leave it opened at night. Lockers are provided but bring your own lock.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is no curtains in the bunkbed to have some privacy

    It was easy to check in, the host is nice and speaks english very well. i think my reservation didnt include breakfast so i didnt eat but i saw some cereal, milk and bread. it is a big guesthouse so there's a lot of people to talk to and make friends.. because it is so big, the rooms have like 6 bunkbeds... so it was a big messy, a lot of shoes at the door, clothes all over the room but that didnt bother me 🙃

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet was often very busy and you had to wait

    Very nice staff, nice location, comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really...For the price, it is worth it.

    I came close to midnight when I got to the place and yet the staff was so very warm and very accommodating. I didn't feel rushed and have given me an option to change rooms as what I originally booked. I really appreciate the kindness and consideration. I was able to rest well after a long trip.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People often let the toilets dirty.

    It was a big and spacious place with a lot of people (different ages) like a village. The host was nice and helpful. It's near transports (subways and bus) and you can visit everywhere. I took a room clean and comfortable. I slept well.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    7.0
    Fine guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall not very clean. Could be noisy but that comes with the city of course.

    Good location, having a nice open space to connect with the people from the Guesthouse.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great, only bathroom could be a tiny bit more clean. Beside that we are truly satisfied with our stay there! Especially with common area where we could prepare noodles and talk with guests from all around the world.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    It was fine but I wouldn’t stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towels we were given were very stained. The sheets also didn’t look very clean and were the wrong size for the bed. Luckily we had extra beds in our room so we were able to sleep on top of the duvet and use the other blankets over the top of us. The staff also made a holocaust joke - not realising I was Jewish.

    The rooms were large and spacious, as were the bathrooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Very good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its not so well isolated, so you hear people in the hallway and in front of the house in the room

    It's a very classic hostel as you imagine it. Shared rooms or your own room with bunk beds, shared bathrooms and showers. The kitchen seemed very nice, and during daytime there was always someone active there so it's nice to meet people. The location is great, it's very convenient to reach pretty much all areas in Busan. Especially if you keep the price in mind, it's a great place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Fairly good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little bit dirty & dusty.

    The room was very spacious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is not the best one as it doesn’t have any interesting location nearby. No curtains for the beds.

    The room was ok, with locker and the showers in the same floor. The kitchen + common area downstairs were ok, though they only had water for free.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception staff was away from the morning and came back during the afternoon so if you had any questions you had to wait until afternoon to ask the reception.

    Nice comfy duvets for the beds and spacious rooms. Good location and very affordable price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was surface level clean but I found fingernails on the floor, so maybe not that clean. On the last day the toilet clogged and the bathroom light stopped working. So some maintenance issues.

    Good location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

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