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Zen Backpackers Reviews

1530 Neospot Seomyeon, Busan, South Korea

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96%

Located at a very convinient place right near the subway from where you can take line 1 and line 2 which covers most of the touristic sights.


80%

You're basically staying at June's apartment. It is a nice apartment, though, with a spectacular view of the neighbourhoods on the hill slope. What's less convenient is the distance to the nearest metro station. I´d also care for my own breakfast, but there´s a convenience store right next door - if you ignore the 15 floors separating you from street level!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • sbuh
  • Netherlands
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Very clean and chilled out place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Our stay at Zen Backpakers was fantastic! In addition to this being an excellent hostel, and including a light breakfast (which was very convenient!), June gave us lots of sightseeing advice and transportation information. I would definitely recommend this hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

June is a great host, very laid back, natural people person, and he provided useful suggestions for places to visit. The hostel...or rather June's apartment, is nice...clean, wifi works, easy to find using the map and photo provided. Would stay here again.


90%

It feels like a home!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


96%

The owner June runs an excellent hostel and does a phenomenal job in ensuring his guests get the most out of their stay in Busan. Just be careful if you end up playing pool with the guy; he's a pro.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Great hostel. Atmosphere was very friendly and June (owner) was very helpful and helped me with navigating Busan. The flat has a large common room with games, tv, internet, computer, etc. and even a balcony. Rooms were clean and security was tight. I highly recommend staying here. The location is near a lot of bars and clubs, although I gather that the bars/clubs near the beaches would be busier during the week, which was the only drawback to an otherwise excellent stay.


90%

Zen Backpacker's was a great place to stay. June is passionate about life and that made our stay al the more enjoyable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

The host June is very nice and helpful. As he did not know when I would arrive at the hostel (more exactly, June's home), he left me a personalized message on the door to let me know the password and the bed I was assigned. He is similar with the neighborhood and gave me good suggestions about where to eat. June's home is very clean and tidy. The bed is comfortable and the air-conditioner is strong enough. The place is not easy to find; however, with the map sent by June, it should be okay.

  • Globetrotter
  • 16 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male 25-30
  • (36 reviews)


93%

One more thing, June is studying fortune-telling. He may provide free fortune-telling for you.

  • Globetrotter
  • 14 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male 25-30
  • (36 reviews)


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  • 96%Character
  • 93%Security
  • 86%Location
  • 98%Staff
  • 91%Fun
  • 92%Cleanliness

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  • 06 Feb 2012 (96%)
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  • garima3159325 , Female , 9 reviews , India

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