James Blue Hostel vs Smile Resort James Blue Hostel vs Smile Resort
Same City · Sokcho
Distance: 7.3km
Overview
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James Blue Hostel
James Blue Hostel
★★
2-Star
9.1
459 reviews
Sokcho
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Smile Resort
Smile Resort
★★
2-Star
8.5
587 reviews
Sokcho
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | James Blue Hostel James Blue Hostel | Smile Resort Smile Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com | ||
| 야놀자 | ||
| 여기어때 | ||
| 쿠팡트래블 |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | James Blue Hostel James Blue Hostel | Smile Resort Smile Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.0
(504)
|
8.5
(1,130)
|
| Booking.com |
8.7
(882)
|
8.6
(478)
|
| Expedia |
8.2
(56)
|
-
|
| Trip.com |
8.8
(17)
|
8.6
(24)
|
| Overall Average |
9.1
(1,459)
|
8.5
(1,632)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| James Blue Hostel James Blue Hostel | Smile Resort Smile Resort |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + James host gives Sokcho tips and maps with kindness, repeated across sites | + Owners' kindness and smiles mentioned repeatedly in all reviews |
| + Rooms are clean, warm, private bathroom convenient, many say | + Clean rooms and bedding highly praised |
| + Walking distance to bus terminal, Seoraksan bus stop, market makes travel easy, common praise | + Free breakfast (toast, eggs, coffee) is convenient |
| + Simple breakfast and lounge space handy, mentioned often | + Close to Seoraksan bus stop for easy access |
| + Great natural setting right by the stream | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - No elevator makes luggage carrying inconvenient, some reviews note | - Facilities are dated and worn as per some reviews |
| - Fridge broken or breakfast starts late, minority mentions | - Stairs only, inconvenient for heavy luggage |
| - Surrounding town is quiet with limited food options | |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Friends/Groups
Seoraksan visitors
|
Recommended For
Hikers
Families
Couples
Solo travelers
|
Guest Reviews
James Blue Hostel
James Blue Hostel
Booking.com
8.7
Group
Host James superb, endless Sokcho recs, room super clean and secure
Agoda
9.2
Couple
Host kind, upgraded room for broken shower free, bed comfy and warm
Trip.com
10.0
Friends
Easy parking and clean, owner kind boiler works well near city center
Expedia
10.0
Clean great location James recs made stay fun
Smile Resort
Smile Resort
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Spacious room upgrade and free continental breakfast comfy
Agoda
10.0
Solo
5min to Soraksan, helpful owners
Agoda
9.6
Solo
Owner's smile and clean bedding best
Booking.com
4.0
Family
Great location warm heating kind host
Town looks rundown
Trip.com
10.0
Couple
Friendly owners near park convenient
Location Comparison
Distance: 7.3km
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