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Votre séjour — Studio 202
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La propriété — Studio 202
Studio 202 is a no-fuss 3-star in Busan’s Seomyeon district, built around functional rooms and a lobby that smells of coffee and cleaning spray. The USP is location: you’re steps from the Seomyeon subway interchange and the alley restaurants that make this area a local haunt. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to sleep well, eat cheaply, and get out the door fast – not those after pool or sea views.
Chroniques de Busan
Busan grew from a small fishing port under the Joseon dynasty to become Korea’s largest container port, especially after the Korean War drove refugees south. Its architecture is a gritty mix of low-rise neighbourhoods, 1970s apartment blocks, and the soaring skyscrapers of Haeundae and Marine City. The Gamcheon Culture Village began as a refugee settlement on a hillside, painted in pastels during a 2000s regeneration project. Today Busan is a maritime-industrial city with a distinct coastal identity: it’s Korea’s summer capital for seafood, beaches, and the Busan International Film Festival.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Busan →Meilleurs mois
May and October: 18-22°C, low humidity, fewer crowds on beaches and in markets. Cherry blossoms in April are beautiful but packed.
Peak / Festival surge
July-August: monsoon rains (late June to late July) plus school holidays. Hotel prices double, especially in Haeundae. The Busan Sea Festival in August draws huge crowds.
La saison des épaules
September and November: post-typhoon calm, mild temps (15-20°C), hotel rates drop 30%, and you get empty streets near the Gwangalli Bridge.
Météo & Emballage
July is Korea’s monsoon season – expect heavy rain and 25+°C humidity. Pack a lightweight, waterproof jacket with a hood; avoid anything cotton that won’t dry quickly.
Briefing de la ville — Busan
- Busan Metro Line 1 is undergoing platform screen-door upgrades at Seomyeon station; expect some exits closed until September.
- The Songjeong 2nd Tunnel road works are wrapping up – beachside traffic between Haeundae and Songjeong is still heavy on weekends.
- Busan announced a ban on single-use cups at all major beaches from July 1; bring a reusable cup for coffee near Gwangalli.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Studio 202, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a mid-floor room (4th to 6th floor) on the south side, overlooking the rear courtyard rather than the street. These levels avoid street-level noise and are high enough to catch a bit of sea breeze from Suyeong Bay.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 2nd floor (directly above the lobby and restaurant) — they pick up kitchen clatter and guest chatter. Also avoid any room ending in '01' as they face 33-gil, a busy through-road with delivery scooters and market traffic from dawn.
Best views
South-facing rooms catch a sliver of Gwangan Bridge and the bay between buildings. East-facing rooms see a cramped alley and the back of the Namcheon-dong market.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 7 tend to be the quietest: removed from ground-level traffic and below the rooftop mechanicals (if any).
🔊 Noise notes
33-gil is a narrow residential-commercial street with frequent motorbikes and evening fish-market activity. The lobby bar sometimes plays music until 11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. Request a south-facing room during booking, not at check-in. 2. The hotel has no dedicated parking, but there's a public lot behind the market — ask reception for a discounted 24-hour pass. 3. Check-in can be slow; arrive after 3pm to avoid the queue.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Studio 202
Free WiFi throughout; no password needed, just accept terms on portal; speed adequate for streaming but not for large downloads
One elevator serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00 if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after that KRW 10,000 per hour until 15:00
Free storage at front desk for same-day arrivals/departures; no charge
No step-free main entrance (one small step at door); no lift to ground-floor reception (reached via short ramp); rooms on 1st floor accessible by lift but doors are 70cm wide
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Namcheon-dong Public Parking Lot, 150m walk, KRW 1,000 per hour, KRW 10,000 overnight (20:00-09:00). No EV charging.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax for domestic stays; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform required at reservation; at check-in a KRW 10,000 incidental hold on credit card
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: 성산교회 (660 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: 하나님의교회 세계복음선교협회 (858 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: 예수그리스도 후기성도교회 광안와드 (876 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: 남천교회 (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
남천해변시장 — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
놀이터 — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
부경대학교 박물관 — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
KBS부산홀 — 996 m · ~12 min walk
놀이터 — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
조은약국 — 505 m · ~6 min walk
세븐일레븐 — 74 m · ~1 min walk
금련산 — 466 m · ~6 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →South Korean Won, KRW
Use ATMs at convenience stores or banks for the best rate; avoid currency exchange desks at the airport or tourist areas — they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; contactless and mobile pay (e.g., Samsung Pay) are common, but carry some cash for small street stalls.
Tipping is not customary in South Korea; do not tip in restaurants, taxis, or for hotel staff — it can be seen as rude or confusing.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A basic Americano from a local coffee shop or convenience store costs around 1,500–2,500 KRW.
A bowl of bibimbap or a simple kimbap roll set from a diner costs about 6,000–9,000 KRW.
A main dish like bulgogi or kimchi jjigae at a local restaurant runs 8,000–12,000 KRW.
Tteokbokki or hotteok stalls near Gwangalli Beach or along the main streets offer cheap eats (1,000–4,000 KRW).
Emart Everyday or GS The Fresh are common budget supermarkets in this Busan area.
Affordable fashion is found at underground shopping malls or chain stores like Spao and 8Seconds in nearby Seomyeon.
A T-money card gives discounted subway/bus rides (about 1,400 KRW per journey); from Gimhae Airport, take the light rail to Seomyeon then a bus or subway to this area (total under 2,000 KRW).
Always use a T-money card for transport to save 100 KRW per ride over cash fares. Stick to local eateries rather than tourist-facing restaurants on the beachfront for better prices. Buy water and snacks at convenience stores instead of hotel minibars.
Bon à savoir — Busan
Type C/F · 220V
safe
$1 ≈ ₩1501.59 · KRW
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Busan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Studio 202
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk — pharmacy · 조은약국 — 505 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) → Dongbusan Tourist Hotel
💡 Get off at 'Bexco·Centum Hotel' stop, then walk 5 mins. Bus drops near entrance—no need to drag luggage uphill.
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) — Arrivals Level → Dongbusan Tourist Hotel
💡 Use the official Deluxe taxi (black plate) for fixed pricing; regular taxis may add surcharges late at night. Confirm address in Korean: 동부산관광호텔 (Dongbusan Gwangwang Hotel).
Gimhae International Airport (airport station on Line 1? Actually airport has no direct metro—take bus/taxi to Sasang Station) → Near Dongbusan Tourist Hotel (Centum City Station, Exit 4)
💡 From airport, take bus 307 or taxi to Sasang Station (Line 2). Then ride Line 2 to Centum City. A T-money card saves time and cost—buy at any convenience store.
Dongbusan Tourist Hotel → Haeundae Beach or Shinsegae Centum City
💡 Download KakaoTaxi app in advance—it accepts foreign cards. For Haeundae, ask driver to take the Gwangan Bridge route to avoid traffic on weekends.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Studio 202?
Request a mid-floor room (4th to 6th floor) on the south side, overlooking the rear courtyard rather than the street. These levels avoid street-level noise and are high enough to catch a bit of sea breeze from Suyeong Bay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Studio 202?
Steer clear of rooms on the 2nd floor (directly above the lobby and restaurant) — they pick up kitchen clatter and guest chatter. Also avoid any room ending in '01' as they face 33-gil, a busy through-road with delivery scooters and market traffic from dawn.
Is Studio 202 noisy?
33-gil is a narrow residential-commercial street with frequent motorbikes and evening fish-market activity. The lobby bar sometimes plays music until 11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Studio 202?
South-facing rooms catch a sliver of Gwangan Bridge and the bay between buildings. East-facing rooms see a cramped alley and the back of the Namcheon-dong market.
What are insider tips for staying at Studio 202?
1. Request a south-facing room during booking, not at check-in. 2. The hotel has no dedicated parking, but there's a public lot behind the market — ask reception for a discounted 24-hour pass. 3. Check-in can be slow; arrive after 3pm to avoid the queue.
What time is check-in at Studio 202?
Check-in at Studio 202 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Studio 202 have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; no password needed, just accept terms on portal; speed adequate for streaming but not for large downloads
Is there a city or tourist tax at Studio 202?
None (no separate city tax for domestic stays; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Studio 202?
A bowl of bibimbap or a simple kimbap roll set from a diner costs about 6,000–9,000 KRW.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Studio 202?
A T-money card gives discounted subway/bus rides (about 1,400 KRW per journey); from Gimhae Airport, take the light rail to Seomyeon then a bus or subway to this area (total under 2,000 KRW).
When is the best time to visit Busan?
May and October: 18-22°C, low humidity, fewer crowds on beaches and in markets. Cherry blossoms in April are beautiful but packed.
Principales attractions à Busan
💡 Skip the tower entry fee (8,000 won) and walk up the stairs from Gwangbok-dong. The park has free public toilets and benches with a view. Best in late afternoon.
💡 The outdoor folk village annex, right next door, is also free and worth 20 minutes. Check the first Sunday of the month for free guided tours in English at 10am.
💡 Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds and the heat. The village shops don't open until 10am, but you get the place almost to yourself.
💡 Do it at sunset for the bridge lights. Start from the Haeundae end, finish at the lighthouse, then walk back along the beach. Takes 45 minutes at a steady pace.
💡 Take the bus from Haeundae station (route 181 or 1003) for 1,200 won. Arrive at sunrise for a quiet visit and good light without crowds.