James Blue Guesthouse

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Hallway
Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Staircase
Cafe

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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192-2, Jungang-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon-do, 24824
  • Place, Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market
    โ€ช8 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Cheongcho Lake
    โ€ช10 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Yeongnangho Lake
    โ€ช15 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.)
    โ€ช30 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

Double Room

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

Family Room (4 - person)

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

Family Room (6 - person)

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

Bunk Bed Twin Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Sokcho

James Blue Guesthouse places you next to Cheondang Falls and within a 10-minute walk of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market. This 19-room guesthouse welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cheongcho Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sokcho Culture Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yeongnangho Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dongmyeong Port - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • โ€ช์˜ค์ง•์–ด๋‚œ์ „ - โ€ฌ3 min walk
  • โ€ช๋น„์ผ€์ด๋ผ์šด์ง€ - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ช๋ณ„์ฃผ๋ถ€๋„ค๋ฌผ๊ณฐํƒ• - โ€ฌ6 min walk
  • โ€ช๊ฐ๋‚˜๋ฌด์ง‘๊ฐ์ž์˜น์‹ฌ์ด - โ€ฌ7 min walk
  • โ€ช์•ผ์‚ผ์ •์‹๋‹น - โ€ฌ1 min walk

About this property

James Blue Guesthouse

Guests of James Blue Guesthouse enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers. Refrigerators are also available.

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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

More

  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

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
  • Check-in: 3 PMโ€”-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

James Blue Guesthouse Hostel Sokcho
James Blue Guesthouse Hostel
James Blue Sokcho
James Blue Guesthouse Sokcho
James Blue Guesthouse Hostel
James Blue Guesthouse Guesthouse
James Blue Guesthouse Guesthouse Sokcho

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at James Blue Guesthouse?

James Blue Guesthouse provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at James Blue Guesthouse?

As of Feb 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James Blue Guesthouse on Mar 2, 2026 start from $24.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around James Blue Guesthouse?

Located steps from Cheondang Falls, this guesthouse is in Sokcho, and within a 10-minute walk of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market and Jungang Market. You'll also find Yeongnangho Lake and Cheongcho Lake less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at James Blue Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does James Blue Guesthouse have a casino at the property?

No, James Blue Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at James Blue Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is James Blue Guesthouse a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like heated floors and slippers as well as a cafรฉ.

Does James Blue Guesthouse have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does James Blue Guesthouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, James Blue Guesthouse serves free continental breakfast each morning from its cafe.

Does James Blue Guesthouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at James Blue Guesthouse though service animals are welcome.

Does James Blue Guesthouse have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to James Blue Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to James Blue Guesthouse is Yangyang (YNY-Yangyang Intl.), which is 12.8 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at James Blue Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at James Blue Guesthouse.

James Blue Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

CHIEN-HO

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

8/10 Good

lee

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lina

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Soh

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

Cosy and comfortable

Cosy and clean place, we were very comfortable (: neighbourhood is very close to "happening" spots at night - no lack of activity! Host James was also very helpful in recommending dinner places and touristy spots to visit. Overall, a great time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Brage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katrine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

์ฐฝ๊ทœ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

์ œ์ž„์Šค ๋ธ”๋ฃจ , ์†์ดˆ ๊ฒŒ์ŠคํŠธ ํ•˜์šฐ์Šค, ํŽธ์•ˆ, ๋งŒ์กฑ

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARUYAMA

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

ใƒชใƒผใ‚บใƒŠใƒ–ใƒซใงๆธ…ๆฝ”ใงใ‚ตใƒผใƒ“ใ‚นใฎใ„ใ„ใƒ›ใƒ†ใƒซ

ใƒชใƒผใ‚บใƒŠใƒ–ใƒซใงๆœ้ฃŸ๏ผˆใ‚ณใƒผใƒ’ใƒผใจใƒˆใƒผใ‚นใƒˆใจใ‚ทใƒชใ‚ขใƒซ๏ผ‰ใŒใคใ„ใฆใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ๅธ‚ๅค–ใƒใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผใƒŸใƒŠใƒซใ‹ใ‚‰ๅพ’ๆญฉ๏ผ‘๏ผๅˆ†ๅผฑใงใ™ ๆตทใฎ่ฆ‹ใˆใ‚‹ๆธฏใฎๅ‰ใงใƒญใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณๆœ€้ซ˜ใงใ—ใŸใ€‚
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Christian

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bonne situation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geon Woo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

remy

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

Tres bien.

Plus que correct pour le prix. James a รฉtรฉ trรจs sympathique lors de mon accueil.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuljin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bpn accueil par James infos sur les choses ร  faire Chambre propre et rapport qualitรฉ/ 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

8/10 Good

Haejin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

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์นจ๋Œ€์™€ ์ˆ˜์••์ด ์ข‹์€ ๊ฒƒ ์™ธ์—๋Š” ๋น„์ถ”์ž…๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ์œ ๋Ÿฝ์‹ ์กฐ์‹์ด๋ผ๋Š” ์ด๋ฆ„์ด ๋ฌด์ƒ‰ํ•˜๊ฒŒํ† ์ŠคํŠธ์™€ ์‹œ๋ฆฌ์–ผ ๋‘ ๊ฐœ๋ผ๊ณ  ๋งํ•˜๋Š” ํŽธ์ด ์†”์ฐํ•˜์ง€ ์•Š์„๊นŒํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ์ฒญ๊ฒฐ๋ฉด์—์„œ๋„ ์‹๋‹น์€ ๋ถˆ๊ฒฐํ–ˆ๊ณ  ์˜์ž๋‚˜ ํ…Œ์ด๋ธ”์ด ๋Œ€๋ถ€๋ถ„ ๋งŽ์ด ํ”๋“ค๊ฑฐ๋ ธ๊ณ , ๊ฐœ์ธ ์ˆ˜์ €์„ธํŠธ์™€ ์ ‘์‹œ๋‚˜ ๊ทธ๋ฆ‡ ๋“ฑ์€ ๋ณธ์ธ์ด ์ฑ™๊ฒจ์˜ค์…”์•ผํ•˜๊ฒ ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ๋‚จ๊ณผ ๊ฐ™์ด ์“ฐ๋Š” ๊ฒŒ ๋ถ€๋‹ด์Šค๋Ÿฝ๋‹ค๋ฉด ๋ง์ด์ฃ . ์ƒดํ‘ธ์™€ ๋ฐ”๋””ํด๋ Œ์ € ๋ฟ์ด๋ผ ๋ฆฐ์Šค ์‚ฌ์šฉ ๊ณ ๊ฐ์ด๋ผ๋ฉด ๊ฐ์ž ๊ฐ€์ ธ์™€์•ผํ•  ๋“ฏ. ๋งค์ผ ํ•˜์šฐ์Šคํ‚คํ•‘ ์›ํ•œ๋‹ค๋ฉด ์ฃผ์ธ์žฅ๋‹˜๊ป˜ ์–ธ๊ธ‰ํ•˜์…”์•ผํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ์•„๋‹ˆ๋ฉด ์Šคํ‚ต. ์ „์ฒด์ ์œผ๋กœ ์‹ค๋ง, ๋ฆฌ๋ทฐ์™€ ์‚ฌ์ง„๊ณผ ์•ˆ๋‚ด๊ฐ€ ์‹ค์ œ์™€ ๋งŽ์ด ๋‹ค๋ฅธ ๋“ฏํ•ฉ๋‹ˆ๋‹ค.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sangse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021