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The 10 Best Hostels in Gangneung, South Korea

Some of the best backpacker spots in Gangneung

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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.

the owner was so good and nice . It clean and neat super comfortable

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9.3
Superb
395 reviews
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£15
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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 guesthouse was located very central and it was easy to catch a bus to everywhere around. The host was very kind and keen to help us find good and traditional food from the area. The breakfast was great too and the kitchen was stacked with everything we could possibly need.

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9.4
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61 reviews
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£54
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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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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Gangneung

  • Avg. price/night: £88.38
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 110 reviews
    Clean, comfortable and great location.
    Linda
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 191 reviews
    Very clean, good heaters and heated blankets, great location too
    francis
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £47.74
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,427 reviews
    great location. friendly staff. lovely room.
    Juliette
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
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    Rated superb
     · 395 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
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £35.06
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 509 reviews
    Really nice hotel with a great location and for a great price!
    Johan
    People with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 395 reviews
    The host was perfect. So kind and helpful. Plus the room is comfortable, clean, and at a great location!
    Luíza
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
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    Rated superb
     · 395 reviews
    Installations are good and clean. The place is located in a side road, so it is very silent. There is a kitchen where you can cook and a postal of Mijas, a town next my town in Spain. You will have a good time in that hostel. Dont forget to take a look to the Mijas postal, a vital spot in Gangeung that you cannot see if you dont stay here.
    César
    Solo traveller
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 224 reviews
    great location. right in front of the beach. fairly clean and spacious rooms. good shower and toiletries provided.
    Romina Inoka
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £47.74
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,427 reviews
    Good location for shopping, we were driving so easy to visit beach that is a few km away. Parking is free and a short walk away. Laundry was cheap at 8,000 won a bag. One staff member could speak basic English that was nice. Room is large.
    Richard Levett
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £40.91
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,014 reviews
    Great location with a great view of the beach. Friendly staff.
    Wandisile
    People with friends