11/25/2020
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A hideout for Sokcho travelers Sokcho Hutte
In the vicinity of Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal, the starting point of any trip to Sokcho, there is a guesthouse with the unique name “Sokcho Hutte.” This guesthouse, which opened after the owner returned from a trip around the world to remember his impressions of the trip in his own way, is quite popular with both leisure and business visitors of Sokcho. This treasure of a space, which seems to be hidden in a quiet residential area, gets more and more attractive the closer you look at it.
Staying at Sokcho Hutte has many advantages. Its location close to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal is already a huge merit for travelers. But it is also located within walking distance of Sokchohang Port, Yeongnangho Lake, Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion, Deungdae Beach, and Sokcho Central Market, which are representative tourist destinations in Sokcho. This means that it is an optimal accommodation for exploring this eastern coastal city.
Additionally, while it is a guesthouse where rooms are often shared with strangers, a quiet and peaceful night is guaranteed to those visiting Sokcho for rest and relaxation thanks to the owner’s thorough management. The white-toned interior design gives a clean and neat impression and the fine goose down bedding provided in all rooms are changed every day.
Sokcho Hutte has three types of rooms. First, let’s take a look at the two dormitory rooms on the first floor. Dormitory Rooms have two bunk beds, side by side, accommodating up to 4 people. Each room is equipped with a bathroom to decrease the inconvenience of sharing a bathroom with strangers. Individual lights and electrical outlets are provided by each bed. Another feature of Sokcho Hutte is that these dormitory rooms are only available for women.
While dormitory rooms are for women only, the rest of the rooms are not. The rooms on the second floor can be shared by up to two people travelling together. The rooms on the second floor are divided into Double Bed Rooms (#201 and 202) and Bunk Bed Rooms (#203 and 204). They are not dormitory-type rooms and are perfect for those travelling together. Like Dormitory Rooms, each room is equipped with a bathroom.
The common area on the first floor is where breakfast is served and where guests can get acquainted with one another. Sokcho Hutte provides breakfast for free. Breakfast is served for an hour starting at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Toast with half-boiled eggs and cream cheese or strawberry jam are well-received by guests who can start their days in Sokcho with a light meal.
Sokcho Hutte offers bicycle rental for travelers. Though there is only one bicycle, any guest can rent the bicycle as they wish. There are many guests who choose to explore the nearby areas using the bike. If you have a chance, we recommend taking a tour around Yeongnangho Lake on the bicycle. Meanwhile, luggage can be stored free of charge in cabinets both before check-in and after check-out, which is a useful service for travelers who do not have cars.
Nearby Tourist Destination
On the beach between Sokchohang Port and Sokcho Lighthouse, there is a long overpass extending toward the sea. The bridge leads to Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion, a pavilion installed over the sea. Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion, Sokcho’s representative place from which to watch the sunrise, is built on rock formations stretching along the shore. Originally, the name “Yeonggeumjeong” was given to the rock that stood facing toward the sea, but during the Japanese colonial period, this rock was destroyed to procure aggregates necessary for the construction of the breakwater at Sokchohang Port. People missed the rock, and recently the new Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion was built. You can appreciate a view of the sunrise over the horizon from the old pavilion on the remaining parts of the rock, as well as from the new pavilion across the overpass.
Sokcho Lighthouse and Deungdae Beach, which are located around Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion, are also worth a visit. We also recommend taking a walk around Yeongnangho Lake, which was created as the coastlines naturally connected. Make sure to experience the gaetbae boats that are moved by pulling the ropes hung on both docks. There are also many restaurants where you can taste Abai sundae (North Korean-style sausage), a representative specialty of Sokcho, around the lake.