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The 10 Best Hostels in Gangneung, South Korea

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Aark House is a compact hostel located within a 5-minute drive from Gangneung Train Station (Yeongdong Line). Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

The hostel is within a 15-minute drive from Songjeong Beach and the famous coffee street along the beach. Ojukheon, a famous residence of a politician of Joseon Dynasty built in the 1500s, is also within a 15-miute from the hostel. Gangneung Express Bus Terminal is a 10-minute drive away.

Exactly like all the good reviews. Host is very friendly and helpful, host gave me a ride to Ambok coffee street as she happened to have lunch appointment near by, very grateful. Clean cosy place, very simple walking distance from Gangneung Station and central market, including eating places. Highly recommended.

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9.3
Superb
396 reviews
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£14
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Located within 35 km of Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza and 1.4 km of Gangneung Station, Dal Garam Guesthouse provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Gangneung. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.3 km from Gangneung Art Center.

Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hostel each room has bed linen and towels.

The host is very friendly and gave me a lot of suggestions and background history of the city. The house is beautifully fornisce with all the comforts in the common area as well as in the individual room.

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9.4
Superb
61 reviews
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£53
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Located in Gangneung and within 1.3 km of Sodol Beach, Sinami features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 42 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza, 45 km from Daepo Port and less than 1 km from Jumunjin Maritime Museum. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Every room is equipped with a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hostel all rooms come with bed linen and towels.

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Hostels that guests love in Gangneung

  • From £29.01 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 21 reviews
    This is a great little guesthouse near the traditional market and the river. Good transport links to bus and rail stations and cheap taxis. Very helpful, well travelled host - language is no barrier in the communication of travellers : ) Large comfortable, quiet room. Highly recommended.
    Christine
    Australia
  • From £87.75 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 110 reviews
    Clean, comfortable and great location.
    Linda
    Australia
  • From £91.26 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,916 reviews
    Very helpful staff, felt taken care of. Great location
    Daniel
    Switzerland
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 191 reviews
    Very clean, good heaters and heated blankets, great location too
    francis
    United Kingdom
  • From £47.40 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,428 reviews
    Parking is pretty cool/funny Many Supplements available Great location
    Jakob
    Switzerland
  • From £47.40 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,428 reviews
    great location. friendly staff. lovely room.
    Juliette
    New Zealand
  • From £41.19 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 342 reviews
    Great location close to restaurants and beach. Clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.
    A
    Anonymous
    Australia
  • From £31.91 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 520 reviews
    I was traveling from Busan to Sokcho, and all buses to Sokcho were fully booked, so I took a bus to Gangneung instead. I needed a hotel room for just one night. This is a budget-friendly place, the room is very nice, a big room with great furniture, the bed was comfortable, and the Internet worked well. Toilet in one room and shower in another room. Hot and cold water worked well. The hotel is located in the center of Gangneung.
    Jan Olof
    Sweden
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 396 reviews
    The staff is friendly, nice and helpful. The hostel was clean and welcoming. Position is OK :)
    Olga
    Italy
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 396 reviews
    We came for the Danoje festival and were super happy about our stay at the Aark House. The hostel had a very homely feel to it, thanks to the lovely owner. It was clean and felt safe. We especially liked that there were curtains for the beds giving some extra privacy, towels provided, free shampoo and shower gel, and a kitchen for us to use. The house was around 15 minutes walk from the festival and the city centre which was very convenient. We would definitely recommend this place!
    Natalia
    United Kingdom