Seorak Dongcheon Youstel - Hostel

Seorak Dongcheon Youstel is a hostel in Seorak-dong, right in front of Seoraksan National Park. It is not a place to expect fancy facilities; it is closer to somewhere you claim a bed for the night near the trailhead.

Reviews repeat that it is quiet and the staff are kind. They also call the building old, so it suits a trip that puts location and quiet ahead of condition.

What guests like

• Seoraksan right out front

  Seoraksan National Park is 0.7 km away, an advantage if you have an early morning hike planned.

• Quiet setting

  Reviews repeat that they liked how quiet it was and that the surroundings were still.

• Friendly service

  Comments about the kindness of the caretaker and the staff stand out in reviews from Korea and abroad alike.

• Free Self-Parking

  Free self-parking is available on site, which takes the pressure off driving in and out of Seorak-dong.

• Well-kept bedding

  Some reviews say the bedding is kept clean and others say it was not, so there does seem to be some variation.

• The basics covered

  There is free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, and rooms come with cable TV and free bottled water.

Good to know

• An aging building

  Several reviews say the whole building is old and the bathrooms worn, so it is best to keep expectations for the facilities low.

• Odor and mold

  One review found the musty smell strong enough to make sleeping hard, and another mentions an odor in the bathroom.

• Inconsistent cleanliness

  Some reviews call the hygiene a mess or the room cleanliness disappointing, so it varies a lot from room to room.

Recommended for

• A night before hiking Seoraksan
• Preference for a quiet stay
• A Gangwon trip by car

Explore the property

Rooms come with air conditioning and cable TV, and a refrigerator is available on request. Some reviews found the wallpaper and bedding clean and almost new, while others were disappointed by the cleanliness, so allow for some variation.

Bathrooms have a shower and free toiletries. That said, reviews mention the bathroom is dated and smelled a little, so picture washing up before and after a hike rather than lingering here.

There is a restaurant on site where you can take care of meals. Seorak-dong goes quiet in the evening, so it is often easier to settle in here than to head out.

The front desk runs 24 hours, so someone will be there even if you arrive late. Reviews describe a warm welcome from staff who seem to be a family, so the first impression tends to beat the look of the building.

Key information

Location & nearby

Seoraksan National Park is 0.7 km away, the Seorak Cable Car 3.7 km, and Sinheungsa Temple 4.2 km. If you plan to set out before dawn and climb toward Biseondae or Ulsanbawi Rock, it saves a great deal of travel time.

Downtown Sokcho and the coast take a bit of driving. Sokcho Beach is 10.8 km away, Naksan Beach 13.7 km, and Seorak Waterpia 6.4 km, so with a car you can pair the mountains and the sea in one day. Yangyang International Airport is 22.6 km away.

Policies and notices

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