5/5 - Excellent
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Will come back again. There are so many good places to go
Gangneung
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Where to stay in Gangneung
Gyo-dong
4.5/5(2 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Gyo-dong, Gangneung Culture and Art Center and Gangneung Ice Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo
476 Haean-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon
The price is AED 297 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 297
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,601 reviews)
"Love it"
Reviewed on 22 May 2025
St. John's Hotel
307, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangneung, Gangwon
The price is AED 318 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 318
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Gangneung. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,694 reviews)
Best hotel ever
"어버이날을 맞이하여 부모님 모시고 간 강릉여행이였습니다. 너무나도 좋은뷰와 강릉의 랜드마크 주변에 다있어요 ~~ 부모님이 더 좋아하셔서 효도 잘하고 왔어요 . 다음번에 강릉에 다시방문한다면 무조건 세인트호텔에 머물꺼예요 감사합니다"
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Gangneung Tourist Hotel
62, Geumseong-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon
The price is AED 254 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 254
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"It's a bit far from Gangneung Station, but the nearby traditional market makes it a nice area to explore. The hotel is a bit old, but the room condition was satisfying for the price. I stayed on the 14th floor for two nights and enjoyed the open city view and the breakfast. One inconvenience was ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hi Ocean Hotel Gyeongpo
30-5, Gyeongpo-ro 463beon-gil, Gangneung, Gangwon
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gyeongpo Beach and Gyeongpodae are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (151 reviews)
"At night there is no front-desk and no air consitionwr was working, no fan runing. No room cleaning, it's like condo-tel."
Reviewed on 23 September 2023
Dawoo Resortel
43, Jeongdongdeungmyeong-gil, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon
Stay at this 3-star condo in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jeongdongjin Beach and Anmok Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (144 reviews)
Great ocean view from the room
"Great ocean view, some distant from Jungdongjin station but no walk way to there so we had to walk the road passing cars. Seafood and Tofu restaurants near by are so good. Also good Chinese restaurant front of the Jungdongjin station. Sweet sour source pork fried and noodles are good. All restaurants ..."
Reviewed on 28 November 2024
Gangnung SS Pension
1077, Haean-ro, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Gyeongpo Beach and Gyeongpodae are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Great view and location but a room is quite outdated"
Reviewed on 8 January 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Jeongdongjin Beach
4.5/5(14 reviews)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Jeongdongjin Beach, a popular beach in Gangneung. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
Gyeongpodae
4.5/5(17 reviews)
Find out about the history of Gangneung when you spend time at Gyeongpodae. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Anmok Beach
4.5/5(19 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Anmok Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Gangneung. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
Gyeongpo Beach
4.5/5(19 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Gyeongpo Beach during your travels in Gangneung? Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
Gangmun Beach
4.5/5(10 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Gangmun Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Gangneung. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunrises.
Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park during your trip to Gangneung. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Reviews of Gangneung
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Gangneung is beautiful and I highly recommend visiting. However, do not stay at Saint John's Hotel.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Loved Gangneung and I I can't wait to go back. However, I will not be back at Saint John's Hotel.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
An underrated town with million dollar views. The beach id clean with soft sand.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Lots of good local restaurants and cafes.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Was one of the nicest places we stayed in SK!! Definitely, it's a place to visit again!
- Jeongdongjin Beach
- Gyeongpodae
- Anmok Beach
- Jumunjin Beach
- Gyeongpo Beach
- Odaesan National Park
- Jumunjin Port
- Gangmun Beach
- Sacheon Beach
- Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park
- Sacheonjin Beach
- Haslla Art World
- Sacheon Port
- Gangneung Seongyojang House
- Gyeongpoho Lake
- Gangneung Olympic Park
- Sogeumgang Valley
- Jeongdong-Simgok Dadabuchaegil
- Gangneung Ice Arena
- Jeongdong-simgok Badabuchae-gil Trail
- Ojukheon Municipal Museum
- Dokkaebi Goblin Filming Location
- ARTE Museum Gangneung
- Gangneung Dano Cultural Center
- Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park
- Namhangjin Beach
- Gangneung Culture and Art Center
- Jungdongjin Time Story
- Hourglass Park
- Yonghwasan Jayeon Hyuyanglim
- Central and Seongnam Traditional Markets
- Nochusan Mojungtap-gil