Sokcho
A five-minute walk from the intercity bus terminal, this place combines the niceties of Korean motel rooms – minifridge and basic toiletries – with free…
Must-see hotels in Gangwon-do
Gangneung
This delightfully landscaped choice is right by the sea. A large variety of contemporary and stylish rooms are at hand, including a vast penthouse and…
InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
Pyeongchang
One of the more luxurious ski accommodations in Korea is this InterContinental-managed hotel at the foot of Alpensia Ski Resort. The grand lobby lounge…
Seoraksan National Park
Just 300m from the park entrance, in the crook of a mountain, is this English oasis with Edwardian armchairs in the lobby and two red London Routemaster…
Gangwon-do
Standing tall conveniently just a block back from the bus terminals is this superb love motel. Rooms are spotlessly clean, with huge beds, coffee sachets,…
Gangwon-do
This architectural oddity by the Haslla Art World is an oasis of design: beds are shaped like large wooden bowls, rooms are furnished with quirky pieces…
Gangwon-do
One of the cheaper twin-turreted High1 Ski Resort accommodation options, High1 Hotel has a sparkling lobby and spacious, contemporary rooms with views…
Chuncheon
Hidden away uphill and down an alley, this secluded guesthouse and cafe is very tranquil, but only has two rooms, each small but cute. There's a garden…
Chuncheon
Nestled on the slope of Bongui-san, this rather plush hotel offers unrivalled views of Chuncheon and the surrounding countryside, ensconced within an…
Pyeongchang
Hidden among the pines like a Swiss chalet, this budget option is only three minutes from the Yongpyong slopes. It doesn’t have any lounges to socialise…
Gangwon-do
The main hotel at High1 Ski Resort is this high-rise hotel complete with casino (South Korea's largest) and convention centre. Rooms are of a high…
Sokcho
This is a hostel all grown up. Rooms are clean and common areas close at night for proper rest for all. Bonuses include heated floors, strong showers,…
Gangwon-do
Just beneath the temple of Naksan-sa and enjoying splendid sea views from high up, this luxury hotel has an elegant curved arc-shape and a neat,…
Pyeongchang
The spacious and comfy rooms here overlook the ski slopes, some with ski in/out options. The rooms are large and functional, with balconies and big…
Sokcho
Although not that close to central Sokcho, the Class 300 is one of the smarter places in town, with stylish and modern decor, relatively soft beds and…
Seoraksan National Park
The only high-end hotel within the park, this 150-room chalet-inspired complex provides smart rooms embracing all creature comforts. The oncheon (guests…
Pyeongchang
Right at the foot of Alpensia’s slopes, this suite-only Holiday Inn has Western, Korean-style and wheelchair-accessible rooms, and is popular with…
Chuncheon
This motel, run by a kind and helpful family, stands out from the surrounding love motels for comfortable, good-sized rooms sans tackiness. The owners can…
Gangwon-do
This tall deluxe hotel is about 2.5km from the southern park entrance, with sweeping views all around. Rooms are suitably plush and during low season you…
Pyeongchang
This choice is the best hotel in Yongpyong, close to the slopes with attentive staff, excellent rooms and a choice of restaurants. Rooms vary in size from…
Chuncheon
This friendly hotel enjoys a central location steps away from the Myeong-dong shopping district, with flat-screen TVs, comfy beds and large spiffy rooms…
Pyeongchang
This budget condo complex is located in the centre of Hoenggye and is a decent option as a serviceable crash pad for nearby Alpensia and Yongpyong ski…
Seoraksan National Park
This motel has pleasant rooms spread over two neat white buildings, with the lobby in the rear one. The oncheon (hot-spring spa; summer and autumn only)…
Gangwon-do
The beach glistens right outside your balcony here, or ascend to the roof terrace for even more spectacular views from a sun lounger. Rooms are spacious,…
Gangneung
This love motel has pretty sleek rooms that offer good value for money in the bus terminal area. Rooms have neat black decor and enormous TVs, and better…
Sokcho
This spiffy nine-storey hotel is one of the nicest near the beach, its good-looking rooms have contemporary dark-wood floors, tasteful decor and floor-to…
Gangwon-do
Right across from the bus terminal, this love motel is in a handy location and is comfortable, though some rooms are decorated in a kind of Liberace-slept…
Gangneung
With huge beds, bright, white linen, underfloor heating and flat screen TVs, this simple but comfortable place is tucked away down a side street; it's…
Seoraksan National Park
A basic mountain shelter, with the largest capacity, along the Outer Seorak routes to Daecheong-bong. Reservations can be made online. Check website for…
Seoraksan National Park
This basic mountain shelter is along the Outer Seorak routes to Daecheong-bong. Reservations can be made online. Check website for fire warnings and…
Seoraksan National Park
A basic mountain shelter located on the trail from Baekdam-sa in Inner Seorak.
Seoraksan National Park
A small-capacity shelter for campers in Seorak-san National Park.
