Visits Busan Korea 2014 - Uniqstay Hostel & Suites

We first came across this hostel through AirAsiaGo.com travel package. We did some research on Tripadvisor.com and found the the review for this hostel were quite good. So, we decided to give it a try.

The Location
Soemyeon is located about 10km from the Gimhae International Airport, within 30 minuites  (depending on the traffic condition).. Hence, it is very near and save our time and money to travel from airport to hotel. By bus, it cost 6,000won per person and if by taxi (any color except black - higher charges), it cost around 13,000won per trip (all are metered taxi).

The Uniqstay hostel is just behind Lotte Hotel. As long as you can locate Lotte Hotel, you will never failed to find your way back to the hostel. It is about 3 minutes walk from Metro Subway Soemyeon station and 2 minutes walk away from Lotte Hotel. From the bus stop, we just walk towards the back street along Lotte Hotel, Uniqstay hostel is then within your visibility.

The main entrance of Lotte Hotel facing the main road

The walk way at the side of Lotte Hotel (right)

You can easily spot the building as it is quite outstanding along the street.

The street view

The Lobby
Once reach the Unistay hostel, we use the left side entrance to go up to the lobby at 2nd Floor. The 1st level (ground floor) is the Da Garage Cafe.

Once inside, we can take the lift to 2nd Floor, which is the reception desk for check in.

At 2F, there is a very cool reception desk. We were very happy with the hospitality by Mr Jay, the owner/general manager of Uniqstay.

The Room
We were so delighted to stay in this cozy environment for our 3 nights stay. The place is so clean and feel like home. Mr Jay helped us on the check-in and he was so nice to upgrade our stay to the Junior Suite, 'Big Kahuna'. Let me share with you some pictures of the room:

This suite got a large LG TV - awesome!!!

We were so happy when we entered the room...so nice!!! I Started to miss this room already...

Got a work area and sofa to chill and relax in the room

There is a closet room with hangers, make up table and bath room with rain shower. The hostel also provides body and hair shampoo, soap and conditioner. There were towels and hair dryer too. Basically everything except toothbrush.

This suite comes with a washing machine in the toilet.

If can even plug your Ipod to the clock speaker in the room for your favorite music - sadly, I am Lumia user :P
By the way, upon check-in, Jay gave us the complimentary mineral water. 

A unique card holder for the door access card. I should have keep the holder as souvenir instead of returning it during check out :( 

The Facilities
Before we came, we were told that most hotel do not provide drinking water, so we are prepared for that. However, Uniqstay provide drinking water for free. Also, there is a laundry room at the basement for the quests and it is free of charged. Meanwhile, a shared chiller is there at the basement too so we can buy lots of banana milk from the convenient shops and enjoy it during our stay :)

Left: Walkway down to the basement
Right: The shared chiller and water dispenser machine

The basement can be used by guest to hangout during the stay.

The Da Garage Cade - Free Breakfast
The free breakfast is included with the stay. Everyday, there will be a special breakfast by two lovely lady. Also, there are fruits, cereals, yogurts, breads, milks, and coffee. Simple breakfast, exactly what we need to kick start our day before we go for more local delights.

Chefs in Da Garage :P

Some guest from all different countries. Cool!

Daily special

I love the SPAM!!!!

The stay at Uniqstay Hostel & Suites was fantastic. If I got a chance to return to Busan for holidays, I will definitely stay here again. A highly recommended place to stay in the city area of Busan.

More food and places in Busan to share...soon!