Title: Seorak-dong Travel Guide: Best of Seorak-dong, Sokcho Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Seorak-dong](https://expedia.co.uk/Seorak-Dong-Sokcho-Hotels.0-n553248635976007812-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Sokcho](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sokcho.d6139723.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sokcho](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sokcho.d6139723.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Seorak-dong Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Seorak-Dong.d553248635976007812.Car-Hire-Guide)[Seorak-dong Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Seorak-Dong.d553248635976007812.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Seorak-dong Travel Guide ## Sokcho ![Seoraksan National Park, the third highest mountain in South #Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007812/e6a4b3ab-4a71-4fd1-9a8e-a39d01862e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seoraksan National Park, the third highest mountain in South #Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007812/e6a4b3ab-4a71-4fd1-9a8e-a39d01862e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seoraksan, Inje-gun, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007812/b9f6d19a-7cd5-4b4c-992b-108fc45344ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The monks ever did know where to find the best places](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007812/1694b7db-4f16-4079-8cfc-ccfbf5d7f12e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007812/1694b7db-4f16-4079-8cfc-ccfbf5d7f12e.jpg) by [Buckodoc (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Buckodoc&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![In Seoraksan you will often see waterfalls, but you have to keep the eyes open - and some of them you only see when it was recently raining - this is one of those which will disappear some days after the rain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007812/829ae572-d471-4d8e-96be-107320bf9271.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007812/829ae572-d471-4d8e-96be-107320bf9271.jpg) by [Buckodoc (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Buckodoc&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Seorak-dong Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sokcho travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sokcho.dx6139723) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sinheungsa Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276523/de6bc9e8-d2cc-473f-9f02-9e1ba2edb8fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sinheungsa Temple Amid the majestic mountains of Seoraksan National Park sits an ancient Zen Buddhist temple and a monument to a peaceful unification for Korea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sinheungsa-Temple-Seorak-dong.d6276523.Attraction) ![The view of Seorak national park from cable car](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563235596/83a478bf-4864-471f-b52c-1508dac85e7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seorak Cable Car 4/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Seorak Cable Car during your travels to Sokcho. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seorak-Cable-Car-Seorak-dong.d553248621563235596.Attraction) ![Seorak Mt. gwongeumseong fortress which is dyed with red leaves and buddha statue of Sinheungsa temple looking at it. Sokcho Gangwon Province, Korea; Shutterstock ID 743778805; purchase_order: SF 0655](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621551367366/d6622fe0-6d14-462c-bfca-a159a427f132.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gwongeumseong Fortress Learn about the local history of Sokcho when you spend time at Gwongeumseong Fortress. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwongeumseong-Fortress-Seorak-dong.d553248621551367366.Attraction) ![stone beach of sokcho in republic of korea; Shutterstock ID 1007036608; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621551367345/9664bb05-a96a-4b3b-82b9-907819e1f7b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sokcho Beach 4/5(1 review) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sokcho Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sokcho. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sokcho-Beach-Sokcho.d553248621551367345.Attraction) ![Sokcho which includes a pool, a water park and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621551374297/86a0227a-37dd-476e-be64-a39f48320eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seorak Waterpia Make a splash in the hot-spring swimming pools and hot tubs, enjoy the picturesque mountain views and ride into The Maelstrom. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seorak-Waterpia-Sokcho.d553248621551374297.Attraction) ![Night view of Dongmyeong harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554455081/c0300c78-98a7-46aa-9e91-cd13e3f305af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dongmyeong Port Explore the waterfront in Sokcho with a trip to Dongmyeong Port. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dongmyeong-Port-Sokcho.d553248621554455081.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mt. Seorak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46353142/2b7a387b-6fda-4deb-8475-5ded3540f60b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option) £63 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-in-mt-seorak-nami-rail-bike-option.a46353142.activity-details) ![ARMY Winter Special: Follow Footsteps of BTS Day Tour from Seoul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2673070/2a1a706b-a0b5-460b-8689-430c0c275663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ARMY Winter Special: Follow Footsteps of BTS Day Tour from Seoul £54 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/army-winter-special-follow-footsteps-of-bts-day-tour-from-seoul.a2673070.activity-details) ![Bukhansan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/989064/6984e9aa-c01b-44d3-8ded-988151c225b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### \[Premium Private Tour\] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul £96 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/premium-private-tour-mt-seorak-east-sea-or-nami-island-from-seoul.a989064.activity-details) ![Mt. Seorak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46353142/2b7a387b-6fda-4deb-8475-5ded3540f60b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option) £62 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-in-mt-seorak-nami-rail-bike-option.a46353142.activity-details) ![ARMY Winter Special: Follow Footsteps of BTS Day Tour from Seoul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2673070/2a1a706b-a0b5-460b-8689-430c0c275663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ARMY Winter Special: Follow Footsteps of BTS Day Tour from Seoul £53 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/army-winter-special-follow-footsteps-of-bts-day-tour-from-seoul.a2673070.activity-details) ![Bukhansan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/989064/6984e9aa-c01b-44d3-8ded-988151c225b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### \[Premium Private Tour\] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul £364 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/premium-private-tour-mt-seorak-east-sea-or-nami-island-from-seoul.a989064.activity-details) [See all activities in Sokcho](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sokcho.d6139723.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Seorak-dong ![Sorak Y Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99762100/99762081/7d231f5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sorak Y Hostel 173 Cheongbong-ro Sokcho Gangwon £26 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Chucksan Footbath Park are located ... 7/10 Good! (21 reviews) The property needs to be renovated and the area is too dark during the night. Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=99762081&PinnedHotelID=99762081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007812) ![Kensington Hotel Seorak](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3230000/3220600/3220582/94936e00_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kensington Hotel Seorak 998, Seoraksan-ro Sokcho Gangwon £77 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews) Convenient location 5 minute walk to Seoraksan Park entrance. Bus stop to Sokcho right in front of hotel. Warm room and they upgraded to room with two double beds with mountain view, much appreciated. However, room service non-existent. Neither of the 2 hotel restaurants were open for dinner. We ... Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=3220582&PinnedHotelID=3220582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007812) ![Smile Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9350000/9346700/9346699/ca68168a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smile Resort 5-9, Cheongbong-ro 5-gil Sokcho Gangwon £26 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Sokcho. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Chucksan Footbath ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (114 reviews) Mrs Kim was an amazing host with a beautiful smile. Rooms were clean and a good value for our budget. We didnt lack anything there. A good continental breakfast got us going in the morning and she helped us with finding places to visit. If we return we know where we are welcomed! Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=9346699&PinnedHotelID=9346699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007812) ![Mt Seorak the East Sea and Hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87360000/87356700/87356673/124f487c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mt Seorak the East Sea and Hot spring 213, Cheongbong-ro Sokcho Gangwon £36 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Chucksan Footbath Park are located ... 7.2/10 Good! (23 reviews) Very good place Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=87356673&PinnedHotelID=87356673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007812) ![Sokcho Mari Vista Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114830000/114821300/114821273/605db312_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sokcho Mari Vista Hotel 4027 Donghae-daero Sokcho Gangwon £35 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Dongmyeong Port are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (193 reviews) The hotel was clean and had ample towels. I had a comfortable three-month stay. I will definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=114821273&PinnedHotelID=114821273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976007812) ![Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93320000/93312100/93312008/6dd38ba3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort 266 Jungang-ro Sokcho Gangwon Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (938 reviews) Very clean room. 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