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An outdoor patio with wooden picnic tables and umbrellas, large windows, and a view of the sea. - James Blue Guesthouse (Sokcho)
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small desk, and a plant. - James Blue Guesthouse (Sokcho)
A modern staircase with blue accents, a fire alarm panel, and a fire extinguisher. - James Blue Guesthouse (Sokcho)
A restaurant with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a wall with various notes and signs. - James Blue Guesthouse (Sokcho)
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James Blue Guesthouse provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small desk, and a plant.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed room with a desk and a television.

Family Room (4 - person)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a TV on the wall.

Family Room (6 - person)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed in a room with a small table and a curtain.

Bunk Bed Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, James Blue Guesthouse is in Dongmyeong-dong, a neighborhood in Sokcho. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sokcho Beach and Seoraksan National Park. Sokcho Culture Center and Sokcho Eye are also worth visiting. Visit our Sokcho travel guide
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192-2, Jungang-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon-do, 24824

What's nearby

  • A traditional red pavilion with a black roof, surrounded by large rocks and pine trees.
    Yeongnangho Lake
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A waterfront marina at dusk with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a city skyline across the water.
    Dongmyeong Port
    7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sokcho Culture Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cheongcho Lake
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • 오징어난전
    3 min walk
  • 은빛바다
    6 min walk
  • 감나무집감자옹심이
    7 min walk
  • 야삼정식당
    1 min walk
  • 비케이라운지
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is James Blue Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at James Blue Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at James Blue Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is James Blue Guesthouse located?

Located in Dongmyeong-dong, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Cheondang Falls and Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market. Cheongcho Lake and Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

James Blue Guesthouse Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was conveniently located near the beach, shops and public transport which made getting around very easy. James was also so helpful by giving us advice on where to visit and helping us plan our day trip to seoraksan park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so lovely and helpful! The room was clean and tidy which is all you need really. They provide a basic breakfast of coffee, toast and cereal which is a nice touch. The location is good too with access to lots of the local sights. Very walkable but also close to a bus stop for further out locations. Overall, a lovely stay here and will come back if I visit Sokcho again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good choice of stay at Sokcho

Room is clean with limited furniture. The location of the accommodation is quite alright. Major tourist sites are within walking distance. Close to city bus stop with 3-min walk only. Easy access to bus for seoraksan national park. The short cut to Inter City Bus Terminal takes no more than 10 minutes. If time is right you may enjoy the sunrise from the rooftop terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic accommodations for a family of 4

Our room had 4 bunk beds and a queen sized bed. They don't want you eating in your room but there is a kitchen with seating on the first floor. In the morning there is bad coffee, juice, cereal and toast. This was nice as most eating establishments are not open before 10. The hostel was conveniently located near to the Jungang market and to the 7 bus to Seoraksan. The 7 and 9 bus were convenient to many further tourist attractions. We also easily walked to Abai village and Yeonggungjeom Pavilion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I just say Blue James will be my next Hostel in Sockcho.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
James was so nice and helpful ! The staff was really the lightening point of this (very very) good guesthouse. Thank you for everything :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Located remotely. No public transportation near the hotel. No convenience store nor restaurants nearby. We arrived around four in the afternoon and found the restaurant in the hotel closed. There is not even a vending machine We ended up fasting for the day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
친절한 응대와, 꽤 만족스런 아침식사 ( 토스트+커피+주스+우유+씨리얼 ), 그리고 속초 시장과 거리가 가까워서 걸어서도 자주 다닐 수 있다.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

제임스 블루 , 속초 게스트 하우스, 편안, 만족

속초 동명항/금강다리에서 가까운 게스트 하우스입니다 조식으로는 토스트 /딸기잼/ 콘푸로스트 / 우유 / 감귤주스 / 커피가 제공 됩니다, 가격에 비해 상당히 만족스러운 게스트 하우스 입니다 , 또 다시 오고 싶은 마음이 생길 정도로 참 좋았으며, 사장님도 많이 보진 못했지만, 매우 친절하셨습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

リーズナブルで清潔でサービスのいいホテル

リーズナブルで朝食（コーヒーとトーストとシリアル）がついてました。市外バスターミナルから徒歩１０分弱です 海の見える港の前でロケーション最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bonne situation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tres bien.

Plus que correct pour le prix. James a été très sympathique lors de mon accueil.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bpn accueil par James infos sur les choses à faire Chambre propre et rapport qualité/ prix tres bon Petit bemol-= fenetre vue mur et evacuation lavabo bruyante Bonne situation pour visiter et arrets de bus tres proches bonne guesthouse
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

솔직 숙박 후기

침대와 수압이 좋은 것 외에는 비추입니다. 유럽식 조식이라는 이름이 무색하게토스트와 시리얼 두 개라고 말하는 편이 솔찍하지 않을까합니다. 청결면에서도 식당은 불결했고 의자나 테이블이 대부분 많이 흔들거렸고, 개인 수저세트와 접시나 그릇 등은 본인이 챙겨오셔야하겠습니다. 남과 같이 쓰는 게 부담스럽다면 말이죠. 샴푸와 바디클렌저 뿐이라 린스 사용 고객이라면 각자 가져와야할 듯. 매일 하우스키핑 원한다면 주인장님께 언급하셔야합니다. 아니면 스킵. 전체적으로 실망, 리뷰와 사진과 안내가 실제와 많이 다른 듯합니다.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

만족합니다..

깨끗합니다.. 중앙시장과 가깝습니다.. 우산을 잃어버린줄 알았는데 찾아주셔서 감사했습니다..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

깔끔한 인테리어.

전체적으로 깔끔한 화이트톤의 인테리어로 청소도 잘 되어있었어요. ㄷㅏ만 아쉬운 점은 취식은 쉼터에서만 가능하다는 것... 이 점이 조금은 아쉽네요
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A super comfortable place to stay.

This was a rather great place to stay. My room was comfy and clean. Really, James Blue Hostel is the epitome of comfortable. The proprietors are kind with cheerful attitudes, and James helped me plot out a course for the day. The room was roomy with more than enough space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
매우 만족하고 후기남겨요! 진짜 친절하시고 되게 깨끗합니다 다시 한번 놀러갈게요!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

이 돈이면 딴데가세요

옛날 모텔 개조한 느낌.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
James and his parents are wonderful people, and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

여관이었던 곳을 게스트하우스로 운영하고 있네요. 객실은 일반 여관의 룸과 동일합니다. 위치는 속초 중앙시장과 동명항 모두 걸어서 이동이 가능한 편리한 곳에 위치하고 있고 주차도 편리합니다. 1층의 식당 겸 휴게실에서 보이는 바다뷰가 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
가성비가 아주 우수한 시설이라 갈때마다 이용을 한다 가족이나 개인 여행 어디에도 다 괜찮은 숙박시설로 여겨진다
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가성비 짱 입니다.

사장님 친절하시고 방도 가격대비 깔끔합니다. 주변 볼거리도 가깝구요.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
전반적으로 모텔 같은 분위기였음 주변자동차 소음에 신경쓰시는 분들은 추천하지않음 하지만 차로 조금만가면 해돋이 명소가 있어서 괜찮았음 설악산국립공원이 근방이라 설악산 가실 계획이라면 추천!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

제임스 블루 게스트하우스는 가성비 최고로 친구들에게 꼭 추천하고 싶은 숙소입니다.

우선 주차장이 넓고 객실이 깨끗하고 바닥이 따뜻해서 아주 좋았습니다. 속초 중심부에 위치하고 있어 속초 중앙시장에 가기도 편리하고 동명항이나 속초해변에 가기도 좋았으며 아바이마을의 갯배 타는 곳도 가깝고 횟집거리도 가까워서 좋았습니다. 1층의 쉼터는 완전히 카페분위기였으며 아침식사로 빵과 우유가 제공되는데 콘센트도 많아 별도로 라면을 끓여먹거나 하기에도 아주 좋았으며 다음에 속초에 오게되면 다시 이용하고 싶으며 친구들이 속초에 여행 간다면 꼭 이용하라고 권하고 싶습니다.. 굳이 점수로 평하라면 10점 만점에 10점입니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019