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Reviews of James Blue Hostel

192-2, Jungang-ro, 24824 Sokcho, South Korea

#3 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Sokcho

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 262 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Thanks for the nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location near the markets and bus to seoraksan. James is a great host. Rooms are very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very poor. View to wall.

    Room big, comfortable bed, clean everything.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice play, clean, comfortable and with a light breakfast included!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Good quality for the price !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super cute and good value

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - can hear people and cars a little bit during the night

    -Nice and helpful staff - good bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money for a trip to Seoraksan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to bring my luggage upstairs.

    Walking distance within Intercity bus. We didn’t have to take a bus/taxi from the bus terminal. Location is near some convenience store and some restaurant (e.g. kalguksu). Walking distance from Fish Market. Cleanliness was top notch. James was helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is basic toast and sweet cereal but what we expected.

    Everything was clean and comfortable. James was very helpful and gave us great suggestions.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Great value and near bus to Seoraksan national park and Sokcho market. Wonderful Family run place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a great value. So cheap and still so high-quality. You have your own bathroom with a great shower, and free breakfast. The rooms are clean and the beds are new. The location is also very convenient as you are very close to buses going to Soeraksan national Park, and anywhere else in the town. It’s within walking distance of the town market place. The family that runs the hotel is very helpful and the son speaks very good English.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a called a hostel but I got my own hotel room! Decent enough location and James is a great host giving you information on what there is to do and how to get anywhere you need would deffinately stay here again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Sokcho stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good!

    Great location, walkable to various areas. Super clean, comfortable and large room! Great bathroom and lovely shared eating area. Filter water available. James is very kind, friendly and helpful. Easy public transportation!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is very close to the Intercity Bus Terminal which is very convenient when travelling with luggage and James is a very forthcoming host. The room was exactly as expected. 👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    James the owner was so nice, the location was excellent, and the showers/room were perfect! No complaints!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    I can highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostel, James was present at check-in and very helpful (very good English spoken)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    A wonderful discovery at an intense pace!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Despite noise being formally prohibited after 11 pm, there has been noisy movements in the corridor - but it's only attributable to the guests.

    Ideal location with ideal host, speaking fluent English and at your disposal for any question. James indicated how to make the most of our journey given our amount of time and directed us through transport as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place is utilitarian and starting to look a bit tired, but remains clean.

    A good, centrally located option with basic, clean and comfortable rooms. A simple free breakfast is provided as well as a communal seating area. James is always friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed. It's a bit hard for my preference but over-all very good still. Depends on preference I guess. I like soft bed hihi

    Best part is James himself. I would love to get back here again. Very hospitable The location is great too. Just a couple of blocks walk to the intercity bus terminal. The room was cozy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Feeling Calm and Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one thing..That night the heater did not feel and I did not find the temperature control switch. I can't sleep well because i feel quite cold all the night.Blankets are not able to warm my body with a temperature of 2'c..If I diligently go down and ask the staff maybe they can help.But it was quite late at night and it was not comfortable to disturb them. Feal

    All. The Environment, Cleanliness, View from the corridor and the water heater is good even though it is on the top level of the 3rd floor. Simple English breakfast is quite good too. Take around 10 minutes to Fisheries Market and Abai Village Jetty by walk. Near to 7 eleven and bus stop. Only take 3-4 minutes. They also provide Toothbrush,Hairdryer and standard size dressing table with big mirror. As a woman it's a little lonely if you walk alone at night.But walking in Korea, I feel safe.The owner and staff is very helpful and friendly. Will stay again in others season. TQ so much ❤️

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Great location, great service and good room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. For the price point I couldn't have asked for more!

    Great location a stones throw from the bus terminal and a short walk to the market. Owner was extremely attentive and friendly and communication was good. Extremely reasonable price point and clean room. Will definitely be back next time I go to Seoraksan!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable, clean and in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very comfortable, clean and in a great location. Excellent value and I'll be coming back next time I visit!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Good location. If you don't need luxury, this place is an awesome place to stay. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioning might need maintenance.

    Breakfast was provided. Near to the sights and bus terminal. Friendly host.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant and easy for a family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Clean and quiet. James was an excellent host, spoke very good English, and was very knowledgeable about the area. Excellent value for the price.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    A delightful, affordable stay with a wonderful host in James. We would come back again anytime!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    James and his staff were extremely friendly, it was a pleasure to meet you all. The property was well maintained, with good heating inside rooms for a cold November and good bathroom facilities. The beds were comfortable and there was a great light breakfast included.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    9.0
    Really nice stay near the national park
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit weak (for european standards). Toastbread, jam and coffee. But as in Korea that is the standard, I can‘t really complain. Oh... and many mosquitos.

    The room I had was spacious and comfortable. There was a little meeting room to meet fellow travelers. I checked in at 11pm without any problem.

    Stayed in November 2023

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