--- title: "Fairfield by Marriott Busan vs Nomad Live Hostel: which hotel is better?" description: "Fairfield by Marriott Busan or Nomad Live Hostel in Busan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/fairfield-by-marriott-busan-busan-vs-nomad-live-hostel-busan/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # Fairfield by Marriott Busan vs Nomad Live Hostel Both are in Busan, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Jung 1(il)-dong ## [Fairfield by Marriott Busan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fairfield-by-marriott-busan-busan/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.0 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1400452/agoda/?lang=en) Resort · ★★ · Jwa 1(il)-dong ## [Nomad Live Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomad-live-hostel-busan/) - **Guest rating:** 9.1 · Excellent - **Location score:** 5.4 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1903402/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.5 km apart. ### Choose Fairfield by Marriott Busan if you want - to be closer to the beach (230 m / 1.5 km) - to walk to the sights (9.6 km / 11 km) ### Choose Nomad Live Hostel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7) - a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2018) ### Why is Fairfield by Marriott Busan better than Nomad Live Hostel? 1. 1.3 km closer to the beach (230 m vs 1.5 km) (−1.3 km) 2. Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★) 3. More guest reviews (2,192 vs 376), so the rating is more reliable (×5.8) 4. 6 more sights within 1 km (+6) 5. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is Nomad Live Hostel better than Fairfield by Marriott Busan? 1. Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7) (+0.4) 2. 270 m closer to public transport (−270 m) 3. Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2018) (+6y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Fairfield by Marriott Busan | Nomad Live Hostel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 (+0.4) | | Location | 9.0 (+3.6) | 5.4 | | Beach access | 9.6 (+4.4) | 5.2 | | Public transport | 7.7 | 9.1 (+1.4) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0 (+0.3) | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1 (+0.4) | | Number of reviews | 2,192 (+1,816) | 376 | | Rank in Busan | top 38% | top 13% (+25%) | | Location | | Location score | 9.0 (+3.6) | 5.4 | | Distance to the centre | 9.6 km (−1.0 km) | 11 km | | To the beach | 230 m (−1.3 km) | 1.5 km | | To public transport | 580 m | 310 m (−270 m) | | To the airport | 21 km | 22 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 160 m | 150 m | | Shops within 500 m | 2 | 3 | | Sights within 1 km | 8 (+6) | 2 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ (+1★) | ★★ | | Rooms | – | 105 | | Floors | 22 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2024 (+6y) | | Listed amenities | 3 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Beach holidays | ✓ | – | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – | | 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. ## Nightly price by month Fairfield by Marriott BusanNomad Live Hostel - Nomad Live Hostel is cheaper in 10 of 10 months - Fairfield by Marriott Busan: €114 a night on average · Nomad Live Hostel: €36 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Busan by month](https://stayversus.com/en/south-korea/busan/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Fairfield by Marriott Busan prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fairfield-by-marriott-busan-busan/prices/)[Nomad Live Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nomad-live-hostel-busan/prices/) ## Location 1.5 km apart Fairfield by Marriott Busan: city centre: 9.6 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 21 km, beach: 230 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km. Nomad Live Hostel: city centre: 11 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 22 km, beach: 1.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 2 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) ## Fairfield by Marriott Busan or Nomad Live Hostel: common questions ### Which is better, Fairfield by Marriott Busan or Nomad Live Hostel? They are evenly matched. Fairfield by Marriott Busan is stronger in location, beach access; Nomad Live Hostel is stronger in guest rating, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Fairfield by Marriott Busan or Nomad Live Hostel? Over the year Nomad Live Hostel costs about €36 a night on average against €114 at Fairfield by Marriott Busan, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Fairfield by Marriott Busan is closer: 9.6 km from the centre, against 11 km for Nomad Live Hostel. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Fairfield by Marriott Busan is 230 m from the nearest beach; Nomad Live Hostel is 1.5 km. ### How far apart are Fairfield by Marriott Busan and Nomad Live Hostel? 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