Just a 12-minute walk from Lighthouse Beach and half a mile from Sokcho Culture Center, James Blue Hostel features accommodations in Sokcho, with a shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer, and shower. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Sokcho Beach is 1.4 miles from James Blue Hostel, while Daepo Port is 3.3 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
and
4 bunk beds
or
6 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Sokcho

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pimprapai
    Thailand Thailand
    - convenient located...closed to Sokcho intercity bus terminal - clean, quiet. but noted that no seperate btw wet and dry area in the toilet and shower. - good facility, have microwave, water refill at common room. coffee and simple breakfast -...
  • Grace
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, super clean, breakfast included, friendly staff
  • Quintana
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent hotel! James goes above and beyond to help you plan your itinerary and gives the best recommendations. Good value for money.
  • Donald
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice property, clean rooms, great value for price
  • Viktoriya
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean place. The son speak english well. Theres a bus stop to the park nearby. Wifi works well. No complaints.
  • F
    Fransiska
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Walking distance within Intercity bus. We didn’t have to take a bus/taxi from the bus terminal. Location is near some convenience store and some restaurant (e.g. kalguksu). Walking distance from Fish Market. Cleanliness was top notch. James was...
  • Tammy
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a great value. So cheap and still so high-quality. You have your own bathroom with a great shower, and free breakfast. The rooms are clean and the beds are new. The location is also very convenient as you are very close to buses going to...
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    James the owner was so nice, the location was excellent, and the showers/room were perfect! No complaints!
  • Joseph
    Philippines Philippines
    Best part is James himself. I would love to get back here again. Very hospitable The location is great too. Just a couple of blocks walk to the intercity bus terminal. The room was cozy.
  • Sarah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    All. The Environment, Cleanliness, View from the corridor and the water heater is good even though it is on the top level of the 3rd floor. Simple English breakfast is quite good too. Take around 10 minutes to Fisheries Market and Abai Village...

Area info

Amenities of James Blue Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Internet
Fast free Wifi 285 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Korean

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBBC-CardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 18:00:00.

FAQs about James Blue Hostel

  • Check-in at James Blue Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 2,950 feet from James Blue Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at James Blue Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at James Blue Hostel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
  • James Blue Hostel is 800 feet from the center of Sokcho. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • James Blue Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):