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Hostel Sokcho - Seoraksan YH

Sokcho - Seoraksan YH

246 - 77 Seorak-dong
Sokcho-si
Gangwon-do
South Korea

Tel. 82 33 6367115
Fax. 82 33 6367107

Customer Rating

Total:	63%	63% 100 14
Friendliness of Staff:	56%	56%
Efficiency of Service:	56%	56%
Comfort:	60%	60%
Cleanliness:	66%	66%
Security:	63%	63%
Location:	77%	77%

Green Rating:	60%	60%

Youth hostel is located in Mt. Seoraksan national park and accommodates 840 guests. There are 3 types of room; twin rooms, family rooms and 6-8 bedded dormitories. Facilities include restaurant, internet access, laundry, store and seminar rooms. The main attraction around the youth hostel is Seoraksan Mt. where breaks through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea's most famous national park. Membership is mandatory to stay in the youth hostel.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:			Total beds
Number of rooms:	15	30	240

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	09:00-18:00
Opening times (over the year):	1st January 2007 ~ 31st December 2007

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	Bus no. 7 from sokcho express terimal to chiaksan
Parking:	Free at Hostel

Attractions

	Hiking area		Main attractions nearby
	Forested/wooded area		Hostel with a difference
	Beach at or near hostel		Mountainous/hilly area
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Sokcho - Seoraksan YH

Facilities

	Family rooms available		TV room
	Groups welcome		Internet access
	Meals available		Individual traveller welcome
	Non smoking room/area		Garden
	Green Hostel		Playground

Customer Reviews Sokcho - Seoraksan YH

13 Aug 2011 Damien, France	63%	63%
Don't expect too much from the staff, unless (or even if) you speak fluent Korean. At this price, notice that the only thing provided is the room. Laudry and cooking are possible if you buy your own washing liquid and gas bottle. Location is not in Sokcho city itself, take bus line 7 or 7-1 to C-Jigu.
09 Aug 2011 Michelle, USA	60%	60%
The staff didn't seem to even know I was coming, acted very confused and never asked for ID or a hostel card. There was not a good environment in the hostel, there wasn't a common area to hang out and mostly it was Korean families going to the beach instead of other backpackers.
04 Jul 2011 Heidi, USA	77%	77%
Potentially a great place but the staff did not speak English. They were not unkind but seemed to be very uncomfortable with foreigners. The place was practically empty.
13 Jun 2011 Sin Mun, Malaysia	50%	50%
the keeper don't understand English and have no clue about online booking
06 Jun 2011 Anna, Canada	60%	60%
The man at the front desk did not want to honor the price quoted by HiHostels.com, even when I showed him the confirmation e-mail. He said initially said "no" and only after I showed that I had already paid a deposit and asked if he was SERIOUS did he finally agree to the price, but he was not happy about it. The room was not very clean. Otherwise, it was as I had expected.
06 Jun 2011 Kathleen, USA	83%	83%
I enjoyed this hostel and thought it was in a great location! Very easy to get to both Seoraksan and Sokcho. About a 15 min bus ride to both. If you book this hostel online make sure to bring a copy of the confirmation with you. The man who runs the hostel said he gets the email confirmations, but since they are in English he does not read them, just an fyi...that way you pay the amount said online and not more. But really I would reccomend this hostel! Was great!