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title: "Central Hotel vs Dongrae Oncheon Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Central Hotel or Dongrae Oncheon Hotel in Busan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Central Hotel vs Dongrae Oncheon Hotel

Both are in Busan, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Motel · ★★ · Yeonsan 4(sa)-dong
## [Central Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/central-hotel-busan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1260639/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★½ · Myeongnyun-dong
## [Dongrae Oncheon Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dongrae-oncheon-hotel-busan/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.3 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1362013/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Central Hotel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.9 km apart.

### Choose Central Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 6.3)
-   to walk to the sights (3.9 km / 6.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (98 / 48)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 80 / 30)

### Choose Dongrae Oncheon Hotel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 30 / 80)

### Why is Central Hotel better than Dongrae Oncheon Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 6.3) (+1.7)
2.  2.5 km closer to the city centre (−2.5 km)
3.  720 m closer to public transport (−720 m)
4.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1.5★) (+0.5★)
5.  More guest reviews (578 vs 174), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)
6.  50 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+50)
7.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 18:00) (−4h)

### Why is Dongrae Oncheon Hotel better than Central Hotel?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (30 vs 80 rooms) (−50)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Central Hotel | Dongrae Oncheon Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+1.7) | 6.3 |
| Location | 6.1  (+1.7) | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+3.9) | 6.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+1.4) | 6.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+1.7) | 6.3 |
| Number of reviews | 578  (+404) | 174 |
| Rank in Busan | bottom 18%  (+17%) | bottom 1% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1  (+1.7) | 4.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.9 km  (−2.5 km) | 6.4 km |
| To public transport | 170 m  (−720 m) | 890 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 98  (+50) | 48 |
| To the nearest food shop | 520 m | 130 m  (−390 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+0.5★) | ★½ |
| Rooms | 80 | 30 |
| Floors | 12 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+8) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−4h) | 18:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.9 km apart

Central Hotel: city centre: 3.9 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 13 km, 98 places to eat within 500 m.

Dongrae Oncheon Hotel: city centre: 6.4 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 13 km, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Busan

[Busan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-korea/busan/busan/weather)

## Central Hotel or Dongrae Oncheon Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Central Hotel or Dongrae Oncheon Hotel?

Central Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Central Hotel or Dongrae Oncheon Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Central Hotel is closer: 3.9 km from the centre, against 6.4 km for Dongrae Oncheon Hotel.

### How far apart are Central Hotel and Dongrae Oncheon Hotel?

The two hotels are 2.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/central-hotel-busan-vs-dongrae-oncheon-hotel-busan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/