Nomad Live Hostel vs Popcorn Hostel Haeundae
Both are in Busan, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Nomad Live Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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Popcorn Hostel Haeundae
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Nomad Live Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 105 / 17)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2012)
Choose Popcorn Hostel Haeundae if you want
- to be closer to the beach (310 m / 1.5 km)
- to walk to the sights (9.6 km / 11 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 17 / 105)
Why is Nomad Live Hostel better than Popcorn Hostel Haeundae?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2)+0.9
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2012)+12y
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (105 vs 17 rooms)×6.2
Why is Popcorn Hostel Haeundae better than Nomad Live Hostel?
- 11.2 km closer to the beach (310 m vs 1.5 km)−1.2 km
- 2More guest reviews (758 vs 376), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
- 36 more sights within 1 km+6
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (17 vs 105 rooms)−88
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Nomad Live Hostel vs Popcorn Hostel Haeundae: which hotel is better? | Nomad Live Hostel | Popcorn Hostel Haeundae |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.4 | 8.8 +3.4 |
| Beach access | 5.2 | 9.3 +4.1 |
| Public transport | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 376 | 758 +382 |
| Rank in Busan | top 13% +60% | bottom 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 8.8 +3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km | 9.6 km −990 m |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 310 m −1.2 km |
| To public transport | 310 m −170 m | 490 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 8 +6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 105 | 17 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 +12y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | – | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.4 km apart
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.
Popcorn Hostel Haeundae: city centre: 9.6 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 21 km, beach: 310 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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Nomad Live Hostel or Popcorn Hostel Haeundae: common questions
Which is better, Nomad Live Hostel or Popcorn Hostel Haeundae?
They are evenly matched. Nomad Live Hostel is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Popcorn Hostel Haeundae is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Nomad Live Hostel or Popcorn Hostel Haeundae?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Popcorn Hostel Haeundae is closer: 9.6 km from the centre, against 11 km for Nomad Live Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Popcorn Hostel Haeundae is 310 m from the nearest beach; Nomad Live Hostel is 1.5 km.
How far apart are Nomad Live Hostel and Popcorn Hostel Haeundae?
The two hotels are 1.4 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