--- title: "Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse vs JB Plus Hotel" description: "Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse or JB Plus Hotel in Busan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ekonomy-haeundae-hostel-guesthouse-busan-vs-jb-plus-hotel-busan/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse vs JB Plus Hotel Both are in Busan, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Jung 1(il)-dong ## [Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ekonomy-haeundae-hostel-guesthouse-busan/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.4 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1378754/agoda/?lang=en) Motel · Jung 1(il)-dong ## [JB Plus Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jb-plus-hotel-busan/) - **Guest rating:** 9.1 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1675795/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 70 m apart. ### Choose JB Plus Hotel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6) ### Why is Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse better than JB Plus Hotel? 1. More guest reviews (568 vs 172), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3) ### Why is JB Plus Hotel better than Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse? 1. Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6) (+0.5) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2021) (+4y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse | JB Plus Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 (+0.5) | | Location | 8.4 | 8.3 | | Beach access | 9.0 | 9.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0 (+0.4) | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 (+0.5) | | Number of reviews | 568 (+396) | 172 | | Rank in Busan | top 48% | top 18% (+30%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.4 | 8.3 | | Distance to Jung 1(il)-dong centre | 1.0 km | 1.1 km | | To the beach | 390 m | 400 m | | To the airport | 20 km | 20 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 190 m | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 | | Sights within 1 km | 8 | 8 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 21 | 29 | | Newest building or renovation | 2021 | 2025 (+4y) | | Listed amenities | 8 (+3) | 5 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 70 m apart Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse: city centre: 9.1 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 20 km, beach: 390 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km. JB Plus Hotel: city centre: 9.0 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 20 km, beach: 400 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 132 hotels in Haeundae](https://stayversus.com/en/south-korea/busan/area/haeundae/) ## Weather in Busan [Busan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-korea/busan/busan/weather) ## Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse or JB Plus Hotel: common questions ### Which is better, Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse or JB Plus Hotel? JB Plus Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse or JB Plus Hotel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Ekonomy Haeundae Hostel & Guesthouse and JB Plus Hotel? The two hotels are 70 m apart in a straight line. ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ekonomy-haeundae-hostel-guesthouse-busan-vs-jb-plus-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/