Busan

Busan’s oldest international hotel gets better with age. — Lonely Planet

Fantastic views of Haeundae beach, grovelling service and decent on-site dining make the Paradise stand out. — Lonely Planet

It's an easy commute to the large manufacturing centre in nearby Yangsan and an easy walk to every imaginable entertainment option that money can buy. — Lonely Planet

For the price, the convenient location and facilities can't be beat. — Frommer's

Pritzker Prize–winning architect Daniel Libeskind found inspiration in wind-filled sails and the waves off Haeundae Beach when he devised the curvilinear geometry of this 269-room hotel. — Afar Magazine

Everything a guesthouse needs is here: Haeundae beach locale, knowledgeable staff and a friendly cat. — Lonely Planet

One of several branches of the Toyoko Inn in Busan, this property caters to Japanese businessmen and offers rather cramped, no-frills rooms and a modest-but-free breakfast. — Lonely Planet

The tiny, minimalist rooms in this slick and serene capsule hotel feature high-key, all-white-marble finishings and stunning views of the beach and Gwangan Bridge. — Lonely Planet

A boutique hotel that combines design with beautiful views. The Hound's prices are reasonable considering its prime waterfront location, and everything is impeccably clean. — Lonely Planet

Of the many love motels in the area, this one is convenient to both the beach and the subway... In this older building, the rooms are still spacious and comfortable. — Frommer's

If you like being in the thick of the action (bars, restaurants and stores), this is the place for you. Once past the rather incongruous facade... you will find some nice small rooms. — Michelin Guide

Laying claim as Busan's biggest business resort hotel, this bustling, 43-story structure is indeed an excellent choice for anyone who prizes a central location. — Fodor's

The recently refurbished modern rooms are tastefully decorated, and the staff is obliging. — Michelin Guide

The Haeundae Centum is the largest hotel in the area and given its proximity to BEXCO (Busan's major convention centre), it's a natural choice for business travelers. — Fodor's

You can still get a sense of the Elysee's past life as a love motel in the structure's fairy-tale castle façade and space-themed ceilings. — Fodor's

Here's a hotel with ocean view rooms that make men weep. And not just at the price. — Lonely Planet

The Pusan Hotel is designed for flush entrepreneurs whose priorities are a downtown location close to international trade companies, raw fish restaurants and expensive evening diversions. — Lonely Planet

Sleeping in a hotel is so last year. Why not spend the night in a mixed-use building above a discount department store? — Lonely Planet

Towering over Bujeon Market, Ibis wins for location (a five-minute walk from Seomyeon), cheery staff and understated, chic rooms, which have LCD TVs. — Lonely Planet

Though the décor is uninspiring, you can't beat the location and price of these immaculate little rooms. — Fodor's