Posted on Apr 15, 2026
Guest User
Wonderful hostel, above all my expectations. Super clean, with huge comfortable common space (be ready for it to close by 23:30h). Stuff doesn’t really speak English but they do their best to help, using translator. Bus stop and intercity bus station right across the street.
The only thing is that they ask you to leave the room for a bit while cleaning service, but it didn’t bother me too much
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Price per night from:€11
Posted on Oct 6, 2025
Guest User
I spent three nights at this hotel located not far from the entrance to Seorak National Park.
So let's start at the beginning by stating that this was one of the main criteria that guided my choice and helped me narrow down the wide range of hotels in Sokcho.
I wanted to be within easy reach of the reserve since I'm a hiking enthusiast.
A word of advice, though: take a taxi, which will likely drop you off below the parking area.
This way, you'll be sure to arrive well warmed up before your trekking session.
But I'm getting further away from the hotel...
A second element, logically related to the above, if, like me, you were looking for a quiet and peaceful place to rest after your workout, you've found it. A true haven of peace... perfect for a good night's sleep, except in exceptional circumstances, since the first night I had a serious snorer, and since the walls aren't very thick... I won't draw you a picture.
Breakfast is available by informing reception the night before.
For the price, don't miss out.
Room cleaning is also available, just request it in the lobby.
The rooms are remarkably clean, although not very spacious. But the hotel offers almost all the usual amenities one would expect in addition to the room amenities: toiletries, free 5G internet access, bottled water, French coffee pods (be careful, there's a catch) and green tea...
Unfortunately, when it came time to extend my stay by one night to rest in the dry - the weather is very bad in Korea right now - reservations were fully booked due to Chuseok - Korean Thanksgiving - a major family reunion event where ancestors are honored... needless to say, this is also the most difficult time to find accommodation and, of course, the most expensive for us as guests.
Prices easily double.
Keep this in mind if you come to Korea, and especially if possible, book in advance during the fall holidays. Unfortunately, shortly after booking elsewhere, a room became available...
And where I landed, I quickly found myself in a completely different world, with a clientele and atmosphere that were the opposite of what I had so enjoyed at the Amaranth Hotel.
So British in a very nice way...isn't it?
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Price per night from:€24
Posted on Nov 2, 2025
Guest User
I have stayed here before to hike Seoraksan. This time, I had a nicer room; however, because it is near the mountains and older, there was a huge house centipede on the ceiling when I got there. Luckily, the bug spray they had worked on it. Other than that, there were some small stains on the bedding, but everything else was clean. The bed was comfortable, and the location is about 55 minutes walking distance from Seoraksan National Park. It's only about an 8 minute taxi drive there if not too much traffic. There is a beautiful river/stream nearby. This place is also only about a 16 minute drive from the Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. Obviously, I like this place enough to stay again. Breakfast was toast, cereal, and you could make eggs/a toast sandwich I believe.
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Price per night from:€22
Posted on Sep 27, 2025
olex_shev
We really enjoyed staying in this hostel !!
A spacious room, comfortable beds, comfortable shower ! ! They provided 3 towels per person, toothbrushes, even a urine. The polite staff, James speaks English excellently - gave us a tourist map and told us what places to visit in Sokcho. Near a bus stop, on which you can take buses to Soraxana. For breakfast in the hostel there are coffee, tea, bread and toasters, milk, chips.
We came only for 1 night but were able to take a great rest and if we still come to Sokcho, we will definitely stop at James again !! Thank you for a great rest
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Posted on Jan 27, 2025
Guest User
We stayed 2 nights, and the owners were really kind and friendly and invited us to sing and play Korean songs along with them and other families in the stage they have in the basement. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my whole trip in South Korea.
The room and water were warm and well suited for the winter. They upgraded our room for free and there was so much space with sink, fridge, sofa and table included. The breakfast every morning is delicious and filling, preparing you well for a day of walking in the mountains. 설악산 was beautiful coated in the white snow. The location of the hotel is great too, as there is a frequent bus that takes you to the park in no time, as well as to the city when you first come or when you leave the last day.
I hope I can come back again to visit the park during different seasons, and I will definitely would like to stay in this hotel again.
Thank you for everything.
Gracias, 감사합니다 😄
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Price per night from:€29
Posted on Aug 4, 2024
Anonymous User
The view is really healing.
As I saw in Naver reviews, it is an old building, but it feels very well managed.
And the owner is very kind.
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Price per night from:€28
Posted on May 1, 2026
Anonymous User
The sea view is amazing! Having a convenience store right on the first floor is a huge plus for convenience. The owner was also incredibly friendly. We had a great, relaxing stay and will definitely be back! ^_^
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Price per night from:€34
Posted on Aug 22, 2022
RAMACHANDRAN
Perfect place to stay if you are visiting Seoraksan National Park. It just takes 15 mins by car or bus to travel from this hotel to Seoraksan National Park. There are several nice restaurants, marts and medical shops near this hotel. The bus stop is just 5 mins by walk. The location of the hotel gives good view of the mountain. The location is very calm and peaceful.
The room is perfect, well maintained and has all basic amenities. It was a nice two days stay with my family. They provided free bed for my baby. The bathroom has a bath tub and its very clean. The room has a TV, a small refrigerator, hair dryer and a cloth hanger. Free car parking is available.
Consumables like bath towels, toilet paper, body wash, shampoo, bathing soap and tooth paste were provided. Common hot & cold water dispenser, microwave oven and coffee maker were available in the corridor.
Tips of improvement : It will be good if small water absorbing door mats can be provided at the bathroom entrance and living room entrance.
Overall verdict : Perfect place, budget place with very good facilities and cleanliness, 100% satisfied and highly recommended.
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Price per night from:€25
Posted on May 18, 2025
Grace Kendell
The room was clean and had all the amenities - hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, facial cleanser and even hair ties and a razor! I was pleasantly surprised. I arrived to check-in very late and had not previously notified the hotel but they had my room key waiting for my arrival at the check in making the whole process very smooth as I just wanted to head straight to my room to sleep! A very wonderful experience for a short one night stay. Thank you!
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Posted on Sep 8, 2024
hyeonju
If you enter the parking lot, you can't see the elevator ~ ^^
If you go into the main gate, you can move to Elbe easily.
You can see the entrance to the stairs and you can go in the opposite direction.
I was worried about the smell in the later period, but I didn't think that in the room.
Air conditioning clean and new
Clean refrigerator
Water pressure at all.
Plug on the head of the bed perfect sense
I stayed for two days and rested well without any inconvenience.
The boss is kind.
If you are looking forward to hotel condition for hotel service, give that money and go to a 5 star hotel
I am very satisfied with the price and have a return visit doctor !!!
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Price per night from:€28