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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.

Feels like home, even in dorm room. Has everything you need for a short or longer stays. Location close to the river or a 5 min walk to a bus stop to take you anywhere: the beach, Jumunjin, or intercity bus terminal. Large cheap store Homeplus and market within 10 minutes or 2 bus stops. The host gives all the information you need about local attractions and transportation

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9.3
Superb
391 reviews

Located in Gangneung, 35 km from Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza, Dal Garam Guesthouse provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.3 km from Gangneung Art Center, 2.7 km from Gangneung City Library and 2.7 km from Gangneung Stadium. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.4 km from Gangneung Station.

Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi. At Dal Garam Guesthouse each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

The host was kind and ready to help and the room was super clean!

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9.4
Superb
61 reviews
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£59
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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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10
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1 reviews
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£19
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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: £91.99
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
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    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    Very helpful staff, felt taken care of. Great location
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • 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: £47.78
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,429 reviews
    Parking is pretty cool/funny Many Supplements available Great location
    Jakob
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £47.78
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,429 reviews
    great location. friendly staff. lovely room.
    Juliette
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.52
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 343 reviews
    Great location close to restaurants and beach. Clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.
    A
    Anonymous
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £32.16
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 523 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
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 391 reviews
    The staff is friendly, nice and helpful. The hostel was clean and welcoming. Position is OK :)
    Olga
    People with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 391 reviews
    Feels like home, even in dorm room. Has everything you need for a short or longer stays. Location close to the river or a 5 min walk to a bus stop to take you anywhere: the beach, Jumunjin, or intercity bus terminal. Large cheap store Homeplus and market within 10 minutes or 2 bus stops. The host gives all the information you need about local attractions and transportation
    Anatolii
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £91.99
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    Great location with great breakfast buffet
    christine
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 391 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
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