SOYU Hotel vs The Hound Hotel
Both are in Busan, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★Donggwang-dong
SOYU Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Motel★★½Donggwang-dong
The Hound Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 150 m apart.
Choose SOYU Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.4)
Choose The Hound Hotel if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2016)
Why is SOYU Hotel better than The Hound Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (1,487 vs 595), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 17:00)−2h
Why is The Hound Hotel better than SOYU Hotel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2016)+5y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| SOYU Hotel vs The Hound Hotel: which hotel is better? | SOYU Hotel | The Hound Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.5 +0.4 | 0.1 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,487 +892 | 595 |
| Rank in Busan | top 47% +11% | bottom 42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Distance to Donggwang-dong centre | 340 m | 200 m −140 m |
| To the beach | 2.9 km −120 m | 3.0 km |
| To public transport | 150 m | 130 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 350 m −150 m | 500 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 +4 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +0.5★ | ★★½ |
| Rooms | 44 | 37 |
| Floors | 5 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2021 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 15 +8 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −2h | 17:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
150 m apart
SOYU Hotel: city centre: 6.7 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 12 km, beach: 2.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
The Hound Hotel: city centre: 6.6 km, Gimhae International Airport (PUS): 12 km, beach: 3.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.
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SOYU Hotel or The Hound Hotel: common questions
Which is better, SOYU Hotel or The Hound Hotel?
SOYU Hotel leads in 1 of 4 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, SOYU Hotel or The Hound Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Hound Hotel is closer: 200 m from the centre, against 340 m for SOYU Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
SOYU Hotel is 2.9 km from the nearest beach; The Hound Hotel is 3.0 km.
How far apart are SOYU Hotel and The Hound Hotel?
The two hotels are 150 m 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