Homers Hotel

I actually felt a bit regretful after reading the reviews for this place, but it turned out to be decent when I arrived. The evening I checked in, I immediately saw a drone show over the sea, which was a pleasant surprise! We must have been lucky because the shower water pressure in our room was pretty good too. Even though the facilities are a bit old, overall it was quite alright.

Very good, right by the sea. You just cross the road and you're there. The facilities are a little bit old though.

Pros: Great location, directly facing Guang'anmen Bridge. Cons: 1. The room was basic and spartan. The walls were bare with nothing on them, and there were some water stains and bulging on the ceiling beams, making it look a bit run-down. Before I opened the curtains, I honestly thought I was staying in a guesthouse. A small lounge chair by the window would really make the most of the large floor-to-ceiling window. 2. No power outlets next to the bed! Being able to charge and use my phone before sleep and after waking up is really important for travelers. 3. There was no full-length mirror, only a small round mirror above the sink, which was inconvenient for doing makeup and checking my outfit.

First things first: DO NOT STAY HERE! 1. **Price:** The usual price for a room is around 100 RMB, but because of a weekend and music festival, it shot up to 650 RMB a day for what felt like a prison cell. 2. **Photos:** All the pictures on their homepage are wide-angle shots, making the rooms look much bigger than they actually are. In reality, they're tiny. The entire room only had one Korean plug, so the hairdryer, kettle, and our phones all had to wait in line to be charged. 3. **Service:** The service was exceptionally bad. Out of three front desk staff, only one young lady was helpful. The other two honestly seemed very unintelligent; they couldn't understand English. DO NOT use the QR code at the front desk to book a taxi! After booking, they don't send you a confirmation email, even though you've already paid. When you ask the hotel, they just say they don't know and aren't responsible (even though it was scanned at their front desk, and it clearly stated to contact the hotel front desk for any issues). We booked a taxi for 6:30 AM, and the driver hadn't shown up by 6:20 AM, so we had no choice but to hail another taxi ourselves. Seriously, do not stay here. The nearest metro station is a 15-minute walk away. It's terrible, especially one front desk staff member named M.Y. Kim, who wears glasses. Absolutely awful.

We specifically booked a sea-view room this time, and I was absolutely blown away by the view outside the window! The room faces Gwangalli Beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge directly, with no obstructions whatsoever – truly the 'pinnacle of sea-view rooms.' We enjoyed the sea during the day and the bridge's light show and fireworks at night, creating an incredible atmosphere. Downstairs, the hotel is surrounded by a lively beach and commercial street, making dining, entertainment, and shopping incredibly convenient. While the facilities show their age a bit, for such a stunning sea view and a super spacious room (by Korean standards), it offers really great value for money. I'll definitely consider staying here again on my next trip to Busan!

The scenery is beautiful and the room is very clean. It's much bigger than hotels in Seoul.

Booked this hotel for the BTS concert in June. Overall, it was quite clean and tidy. The facilities were a bit dated but didn't impact our stay, and the shower had great water pressure. The hotel's sixth-floor terrace offers a direct view of the Gwangalli Light Show. Next time, I plan to book a sea view room. This time, the room rates were too high because of the concert.