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Travel insights for hostels in Busan

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Busan including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Busan?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Busan is October ($34). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Busan is January ($136).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Busan?

The cheapest day to stay in Busan is Wednesday ($53). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $151.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Busan?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 65 days before your trip to Busan. The lowest price found when booking 65 days ahead was $23 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Busan, South Korea

Discover affordable stays in Busan, South Korea that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Busan, South Korea can be found for as low as $23 per night. There is currently one property in Busan, South Korea that can be booked for this price. Blue Backpackers Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Busan, South Korea. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Busan for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
454-1, Bujeon 2-dong, Jin-gu (8-8, Sincheon-daero 102beon-gil), Busan, South Korea
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
3-2, Jungang-daero 226beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
30, Saessak-ro 14Beon-Gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
13, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 197Beon-Gil, Busan, South Korea
12.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$35
Avg. per night
321, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Busan, South Korea
13.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$50
Avg. per night
11, Gunam-ro 12Beon-Gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
12.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$53
Avg. per night
43, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 284Beon-Gil, Busan, South Korea
9.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$55
Avg. per night
13-6, Choryangjung-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$58
Avg. per night
16-12, Jungang-Daero 196Beon-Gil, Busan, South Korea
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$67
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Busan, South Korea

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Busan to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Busan at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Busan. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
11, Gunam-ro 12Beon-Gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
2 stars and under
321, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Busan, South Korea
30, Saessak-ro 14Beon-Gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
13, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 197Beon-Gil, Busan, South Korea
16-12, Jungang-Daero 196Beon-Gil, Busan, South Korea
454-1, Bujeon 2-dong, Jin-gu (8-8, Sincheon-daero 102beon-gil), Busan, South Korea

Other accommodations in Busan, South Korea

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41, Sinhosandan 1-ro 72Beon-Gil, Busan, South Korea
15.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$56
Avg. per night
23, Geumganggongwon-ro 20Beon-Gil, Busan, South Korea
13.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$160
Avg. per night
#823, 20 Centum 3-ro, Busan, South Korea
11.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$57
Avg. per night
Busan, South Korea
13.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$107
Avg. per night
160, Chungjang-Daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea, Busan, South Korea
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$119
Avg. per night
Busan, South Korea
8.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$64
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Busan, South Korea

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Busan to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
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Facts about staying in Busan, South Korea

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Busan to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Busan?

    On average, it’s $59/night for a hostel in Busan, though $41/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $16/night in Busan. Try to avoid booking your hostel in September (the most expensive month). Booking in September (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Busan?

    With an average review score of 9.3 (out of 10) from 791 HotelsCombined users, Mozzi Hostel is considered the best Busan hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Busan Gimhae Airport?

    Blue Backpackers Hostel is 10.1 km away from Busan Gimhae Airport, making it the closest Busan hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • What area of Busan is most popular to stay in?

    Haeundae-gu is the most popular area of Busan to stay in. In the past year, 13% of HotelsCombined users looking for Busan hostels searched within Haeundae-gu. Canvas Hostel is a popular hostel in Haeundae-gu if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Busan closest to Gwangalli Beach?

    The most popular Busan hostel near Gwangalli Beach is Bexco Hostel B&B. Bexco Hostel B&B has a rating of 8.3/10 from 685 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.6 km from Gwangalli Beach.

  • Should I stay in a Busan hostel?

    Hostels in Busan tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Busan hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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