Gangneung

Travel Guide

Gangneung Seongyojang House which includes heritage elements and wildflowers
Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park showing rocky coastline and general coastal views as well as a couple
Gangneung Seongyojang House featuring interior views and a park as well as a small group of people
Gangneung showing landscape views and rugged coastline
Gangneung featuring interior views and food

Gangneung Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Gangneung

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Gyo-dong

If you're spending some time in Gyo-dong, Gangneung Ice Arena and Gangneung Culture and Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

Gyo-dong
Shillamonogram Gangneung Residence

Shillamonogram Gangneung Residence

4 out of 5
210 Haean-ro Gangneung
The price is SAR 312 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 312
SAR 344 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gyeongpodae and Anmok Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
모든게 좋았어요 서비스 주변 환경 아침식사 럭셔리한 감동이었음 쥬니어 스위트에 쟈쿠지 그리고 오션뷰 강추합니다

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

Shillamonogram Gangneung Residence
St. John's Hotel

St. John's Hotel

4 out of 5
307, Changhae-ro Gangneung Gangwon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 232 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
SAR 232
SAR 255 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gangneung. Enjoy a sauna, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,596 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

St. John's Hotel
Shillamonogram Gangneung Hotel

Shillamonogram Gangneung Hotel

4 out of 5
186 Haean-ro Gangneung Gangwon
The price is SAR 368 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
SAR 368
SAR 405 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anmok Beach and Gyeongpodae are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
Best hotel!

Reviewed on 23 December 2025

Shillamonogram Gangneung Hotel
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Shillamonogram Gangneung Residence

Shillamonogram Gangneung Residence

4 out of 5
210 Haean-ro Gangneung
Stay at this residence in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gyeongpodae and Anmok Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
모든게 좋았어요 서비스 주변 환경 아침식사 럭셔리한 감동이었음 쥬니어 스위트에 쟈쿠지 그리고 오션뷰 강추합니다

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

Shillamonogram Gangneung Residence
Hi Ocean Hotel Gyeongpo

Hi Ocean Hotel Gyeongpo

3 out of 5
30-5, Gyeongpo-ro 463beon-gil Gangneung Gangwon
Stay at this aparthotel in Gangneung. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Gyeongpodae and Anmok Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (157 reviews)
Friendly staffs, nice ocean view with nice spa on site

Reviewed on 23 July 2025

Hi Ocean Hotel Gyeongpo
Dawoo Resortel

Dawoo Resortel

3 out of 5
43, Jeongdongdeungmyeong-gil Gangneung Gangwon
Stay at this 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! (149 reviews)
There was no proper heating system for the customer. The customer couldn’t adjust the temperature in the room. Not only that did it not have extra comforts. It was terrible to wear a thick clothing to fall asleep. Definitely, I won't suggest this place to anyone. Shame!

Reviewed on 26 October 2025

Dawoo Resortel
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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 which includes rugged coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views

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.

Jeongdongjin Beach
Gyeongpodae which includes heritage architecture and general coastal views

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.

Gyeongpodae
Anmok Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a couple

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.

Anmok Beach
Gyeongpo Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views as well as a couple

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.

Gyeongpo Beach
Gangmun Beach

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.

Gangmun Beach
Gangneung showing general coastal views, views and rugged coastline

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.

Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park

Reviews of Gangneung

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
6
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Will come back again. There are so many good places to go

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!