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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Resort★★Jwa 1(il)-dong
Nomad Live Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 11.3 km closer to the beach (230 m vs 1.5 km)−1.3 km
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (2,192 vs 376), so the rating is more reliable×5.8
- 46 more sights within 1 km+6
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Nomad Live Hostel better than Fairfield by Marriott Busan?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7)+0.4
- 2270 m closer to public transport−270 m
- 3Newer 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 vs Nomad Live Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
All months
| Month | Fairfield by Marriott Busan | Nomad Live Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €97 | €36 |
| January | €85 | €36 |
| February | €91 | €37 |
| March | €109 | €37 |
| April | €116 | €37 |
| May | €125 | €36 |
| June | €129 | €36 |
| July | €104 | €36 |
| August | – | €36 |
| September | – | €36 |
| October | €146 | €36 |
| November | €141 | €37 |
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 monthNomad Live Hostel prices by month
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.
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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?
The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
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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