Il tuo soggiorno — Hotel Cho Won
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La proprietà — Hotel Cho Won
Hotel Cho Won is a no-frills 3-star property in central Busan, close to Seomyeon’s subway hub and nightlife. The lobby feels functional rather than fussy — clean linoleum floors, a small front desk, and a vending machine for coffee. It suits budget travellers and solo backpackers who want a clean room near transport without paying for frills.
Cronache di Busan
Busan began as a modest fishing village but grew into Korea’s second-largest city after the Korean War (1950–53), when it served as the temporary capital. Its architecture reflects this — post-war concrete blocks sit alongside modern high-rises like the 101-storey Lotte World Tower. Today, Busan is known for its beaches, seafood markets, and the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which draws global cinema crowds.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Busan →I migliori mesi
May and October offer pleasant 18–25°C days, low humidity, and lighter tourist numbers at temples and beaches. June is also good before the rainy season hits.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August is peak: heavy monsoon rains, humid 30°C heat, and school holidays jam beaches. Hotel prices in Seomyeon jump 30–50%. The Busan Sea Festival (late July) drives beach crowds.
Stagione di spalla
September and November: September has warm sea water and fewer families; November is cool (10–15°C) with autumn colours and discounts at 3-star hotels like Cho Won.
Meteo e imballaggio
Busan’s July heat is often broken by downpours — don’t expect a dry day. Pack a compact raincoat and waterproof sandals, and leave the leather shoes at home.
Briefing della città — Busan
- Busan’s Line 1 subway is undergoing weekend track upgrades until August 2026, causing platform delays on the Seomyeon–Nampo section — allow 15 extra minutes.
- The Gwangalli MICE District expansion finishes in June 2026, adding a new riverside boardwalk and a food market open from July 4th.
- Typhoon season starts mid-July; the city has revised its evacuation shelters near Haeundae beach — check the ‘Busan Safety’ app for real-time alerts.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Cho Won, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6, facing the inner courtyard or the side street away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to keep lift wait times short in a 7-floor building without a lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing the main street. Street-level noise from Busan traffic and pedestrian activity will be noticeable. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift core on any floor, as lift machinery and footfall carry sound in a building without a lift.
Best views
Rooms facing south or west offer views of the surrounding Busan cityscape (residential blocks and distant mountains), while north-facing ones look out over side streets. East-facing rooms may catch morning sun but also street noise from main arterial roads nearby.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest, being above the general street hubbub and below the rooftop (if any mechanical noise exists). The 7th floor may host the roof or mechanicals, so check before booking.
🔊 Noise notes
Busan city centre has heavy traffic on main roads (especially buses and motorbikes) until late evening. Deliveries to the hotel entrance and nearby shops/restaurants start around 6–7am. There may be occasional karaoke or bar noise from side streets if close to popular areas like Seomyeon or Nampo-dong.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask the front desk if they have a partner parking lot with a discount; street parking is scarce and metered. 2. Request a room on a high floor during check-in, as the building has no lift — but be aware you'll climb stairs (the lift is actually present but slow; asking for upper floors may mean longer wait). If mobility is an issue, request a ground-floor room instead.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Hotel Cho Won
Free unencrypted Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 50 Mbps, no login required.
One elevator serves all five guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; no physical papers; building is a standard 2000s low-rise with no notable heritage.
Check-in from 15:00; bag drop available front-of-house from 07:00; late check-out fee 10,000 KRW per hour until 13:00.
Free luggage storage at front desk on check-in/check-out day.
Main entrance step-free via ramp; elevator wide enough for wheelchair. No adapted rooms or grab-rails in bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Busanjin-gu Public Parking 50m (10,000 KRW overnight). No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via card; 50,000 KRW incidental hold on check-in for card or cash.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: 부산범천교회 (933 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: 전포성당 (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: 천주교부산교구범일성당 (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: 천주교범일성당 (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
쥬티스태화 본관 — 977 m · ~12 min walk
만리산 체육 공원 — 883 m · ~11 min walk
자본시장역사박물관 — 843 m · ~11 min walk
드림씨어터 — 785 m · ~10 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 193 m · ~2 min walk
범내골약국 — 196 m · ~2 min walk
CU범천점 — 40 m · ~1 min walk
범내골 — 118 m · ~1 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →South Korean Won, KRW
Change money at banks or dedicated currency exchange booths in the city centre, preferably in Nampo-dong or Seomyeon; avoid airport and tourist bureau desks which typically offer poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Samsung Pay) work in most modern outlets; cash is still needed for small street stalls and traditional markets.
Tipping is not expected or customary in restaurants, taxis, or hotels — service charges are included; rounding up the fare is fine for taxis but not required.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A basic Americano from a standard chain like Mega Coffee or Ediya costs around 2,000–3,000 KRW; self-serve vending machines in convenience stores sell instant coffee for about 500 KRW.
A bowl of bibimbap or a set meal (kimchi jjigae with rice) at a local diner (e.g., in Jagalchi Market or a student area near Pusan National University) runs 6,000–8,000 KRW.
A main dish like dwaeji gukbap (pork soup with rice) or a serving of Korean fried chicken with beer from a casual eatery costs about 9,000–12,000 KRW.
Cheap-eats clusters include the food tents on BIFF Square, the cooked-food section inside Jagalchi Market, and the night-food street near Nampo Station (Ssangbok Tunnel area) — try tteokbokki, hotteok, or eomuk for 2,000–4,000 KRW each.
Homeplus and Lotte Mart are the main budget hypermarkets in the city; smaller GS25, CU, and 7-Eleven convenience stores are abundant for daily bits.
For affordable high-street fashion, head to the underground shopping arcades at Seomyeon and Nampo-dong, or the Gukje Market street stalls; expect basic tops from 10,000–20,000 KRW.
A single subway ride is 1,400–1,600 KRW, and a day pass (not transferable but convenient) costs 4,500–5,000 KRW for unlimited rides; from Gimhae International Airport, take the Light Rail to Sasang Station then transfer to Line 2 – total about 1,500 KRW.
1) Eat lunch at a gimbap restaurant or university-area diner for big portions at low prices. 2) Use the subway day pass if you plan 3+ rides in one day. 3) Avoid bottled water at convenience stores – fill your bottle at free public water fountains in subway stations.
Buono da sapere — Busan
Type C/F · 220V
safe
$1 ≈ ₩1508.29 · 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 Hotel Cho Won
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 193 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · 범내골약국 — 196 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Hotel Cho Won?
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6, facing the inner courtyard or the side street away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to keep lift wait times short in a 7-floor building without a lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Cho Won?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those facing the main street. Street-level noise from Busan traffic and pedestrian activity will be noticeable. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift core on any floor, as lift machinery and footfall carry sound in a building without a lift.
Is Hotel Cho Won noisy?
Busan city centre has heavy traffic on main roads (especially buses and motorbikes) until late evening. Deliveries to the hotel entrance and nearby shops/restaurants start around 6–7am. There may be occasional karaoke or bar noise from side streets if close to popular areas like Seomyeon or Nampo-dong.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Cho Won?
Rooms facing south or west offer views of the surrounding Busan cityscape (residential blocks and distant mountains), while north-facing ones look out over side streets. East-facing rooms may catch morning sun but also street noise from main arterial roads nearby.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Cho Won?
1. If arriving by car, ask the front desk if they have a partner parking lot with a discount; street parking is scarce and metered. 2. Request a room on a high floor during check-in, as the building has no lift — but be aware you'll climb stairs (the lift is actually present but slow; asking for upper floors may mean longer wait). If mobility is an issue, request a ground-floor room instead.
What time is check-in at Hotel Cho Won?
Check-in at Hotel Cho Won is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Cho Won have Wi-Fi?
Free unencrypted Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 50 Mbps, no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Cho Won?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Cho Won?
A bowl of bibimbap or a set meal (kimchi jjigae with rice) at a local diner (e.g., in Jagalchi Market or a student area near Pusan National University) runs 6,000–8,000 KRW.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Cho Won?
A single subway ride is 1,400–1,600 KRW, and a day pass (not transferable but convenient) costs 4,500–5,000 KRW for unlimited rides; from Gimhae International Airport, take the Light Rail to Sasang Station then transfer to Line 2 – total about 1,500 KRW.
When is the best time to visit Busan?
May and October offer pleasant 18–25°C days, low humidity, and lighter tourist numbers at temples and beaches. June is also good before the rainy season hits.
Principali attrazioni a 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.