Good Ol' Days Hotel
Analog-nostalgic boutique with a 'slow living' ethos. Mid-century modernist palette of deep green and timber. Quiet and intentionally unhurried — think drip coffee, vinyl records, and scrapbooking rather than Netflix and room service.
Room 03 is the fan favorite for its corner position and quieter aspect — book it specifically if available
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide-listed boutique with only 9 rooms, a postcard-to-the-future concierge service, and a free minibar stocked with Busan-specific items (local fish cakes, Busan Ale, Busan milk). One of the most talked-about small hotels in the country, and it routinely draws guests who book Busan specifically to stay here.
Good Ol' Days is a 9-room boutique hotel in Jungang-dong, Busan's old commercial heart, set in a contemporary 5-story building with mid-century modernist interiors done in hunter green and warm wood tones. The whole concept revolves around analog living and the act of recording the present — every room comes with a vinyl record player, Ystudio stationery, and hand drip coffee gear, and there's no TV in sight. Guests are invited to write postcards at check-in that the hotel will mail to them up to 3 years in the future.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Room 01
From KRW160,000 / nightOne of the larger room types. Bedroom, a separate bathroom, and a shower room with a soaking bathtub. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light. Warm green-and-wood interiors with a record player and curated vinyl collection at the foot of the bed, a stationery drawer stocked with Blackwing pencils and Ystudio writing gear from Taiwan, hand drip coffee setup, and a free minibar packed with Busan-specific snacks. Heated floors. No TV.
Room 02
From KRW160,000 / nightThe compact option — minimalist and intentional. Single shower room (no bathtub), bedroom, and large city-view windows that frame the days and nights of Busan. Same analog sensibility as the other rooms: record player, stationery, hand drip coffee, free minibar. Quieter and more stripped-back than Room 01 or 03. Good for solo travelers who don't need a tub.
Room 03
From KRW160,000 / nightThe most requested room in the hotel. Same layout as Room 01 — bedroom, separate bathroom, shower room with bathtub — but positioned as a corner unit, which means more windows, more light, and notably less noise. Guests who've stayed here twice consistently request Room 03 by name. Views toward Busan Tower. All the same analog touches: vinyl player, Ystudio stationery, hand drip coffee, free Busan-themed minibar, heated floors.
The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Each room is set up with hand drip coffee equipment and high-quality beans sourced from local Busan roasters (including Marks and Momo's). The pace is the point — slow down, brew a cup, and watch the street outside.
The owner has photographed and created cards documenting the stories of Jungang-dong shops that have been operating for 30–40 years. Guests can collect these cards to assemble a personal old map of the neighbourhood, or receive a custom Jungang-dong map designed by the hotel. A quietly meaningful way to engage with one of Busan's most historically rich areas.
One of the hotel's signature experiences. Guests write a postcard to themselves at check-in, hand it to the front desk, and the hotel mails it to their chosen address — dispatched on the 1st of each month, up to 3 years into the future. Stamps and postcards are included in the welcome gift. A stamps station in the café lets you do the same during a coffee stop.
The rooftop terrace on floor 6 occasionally hosts outdoor movie screenings. On non-screening evenings it's a good spot for coffee or wine with views of Busan Tower and the Port Bridge, particularly atmospheric at night.
Every room has a dedicated stationery drawer stocked with Blackwing pencils, Ystudio writing equipment from Taiwan, colored pencils, masking tape, and a guest journal where previous visitors have left notes. The hotel philosophy actively encourages guests to document the present.
Every room comes equipped with a turntable and a curated selection of vinyl records chosen by the owner. No TV means this actually gets used. Bluetooth speaker also provided. The absence of streaming services is fully intentional.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Minibar is entirely complimentary and restocked daily. Stocked with Busan-specific items including fish cakes, Busan Ale, and Busan milk, alongside general snacks and drinks including beer and instant noodles.
Some room types include private indoor hot tubs. Confirmed by multiple guest reviews and OTA listings.
6th-floor rooftop with views of Busan Tower and Busan Port Bridge. Used for relaxing, coffee, wine, and occasional outdoor movie screenings.
Guests park at the Andante Office Hotel parking tower directly across the street. Fee approximately KRW 7,000 per stay. No reservation needed.
Staff actively provide curated local restaurant and attraction recommendations, including a personally designed Jungang-dong neighbourhood map. Multilingual (English and Korean spoken).
At least one guest review confirms laundry service available on request.
Confirmed: no swimming pool on property.
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