UH Flat The Sokcho Review 2026: Ocean Views & Central Market Access

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Recommended Sokcho Accommodation: Ocean View UH Flat The Sokcho – A Value-for-Money Hotel Near Jungang Market, Perfect for Year-End and New Year's Sunrise Views

A Residence Hotel with a Wide-Open Ocean View, Just a 5-Minute Walk from Sokcho Jungang Market

Words & Photos by 쉬어데이

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► Reasons I Chose UH Flat The Sokcho (UH 플랫 더 속초)

✔ Sokcho Jungang Market (속초중앙시장) & Gaetbae Ferry Dock (갯배선착장) within a 5-minute walk

✔ Spacious and clean residence-style rooms

✔ Value-for-money accommodation, around ₩50,000 (~$37) per night

✔ Ocean view rooms / Sunrise view

Even though I traveled without a car, just relying on my feet, Jungang Market, the Intercity Bus Terminal (시외버스터미널), and Gaetbae Ferry Dock were all close by, so walking everywhere wasn't tiring at all! Haha. For a car-free traveler, the location was absolutely perfect!

UH Flat The Sokcho offers spacious and clean residence-style rooms at an affordable price. I'll be sharing my real review, price comparisons, and booking tips! :)

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UH Flat The Sokcho

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📍 Address : Jungyong-ro 172-11, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (Xiella (자이엘라))

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🚶 Location : Approximately a 5-minute walk from Sokcho Jungang Market

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🕒 Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00 (24-hour front desk)

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🚗 Parking : Free underground parking in the building (If full, use nearby parking lot)

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🛏 Rooms : Ocean View Suite 35㎡ / City View Rooms

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📞 Phone : 0507-1425-7886

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1. Location & Check-in

UH Flat The Sokcho is located within a 25-story residence building called Xiella (자이엘라). The lobby is on the 1st floor, and parking is in the basement.

Sokcho Jungang Market (속초중앙시장) is only about a 5-minute walk away, making it super convenient to grab some delicious food!

This is the view from the room. Right in front, you can see the beach and the breakwater, and in the distance, the Sokcho Eye Ferris Wheel (속초아이 대관람차) and high-rise buildings towards Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장) are all visible at a glance.

Abai Village's (아바이마을) Gaetbae Ferry Dock and the Squid Street Food Stalls (오징어난전) are also within walking distance from the accommodation, making it perfectly manageable for a car-free itinerary.

💡 Parking Tip

The building's underground parking is free, but please note that space is limited and it might be full. If it's full, you can always use the Sokcho International Cruise Terminal Parking Lot (속초국제크루즈터미널 주차장), so keep that in mind!

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2. Ocean View Suite Room & Sunrise View

The room I stayed in on the first night was an Ocean View Suite. It has a separate living room and bedroom, making it much more spacious than a studio-style room.

Upon entering, you'll find the kitchen first, followed by the living room with a dining table and sofa. As a residence-style accommodation with a sink, induction cooktop, and even a microwave, it was really convenient to heat up food from the market! Haha.

What I loved most was the living room's floor-to-ceiling window. With a balcony where you can see the ocean right from the sofa, it felt incredibly open and expansive.

The TV is a movable stand-type, so you can move it to wherever you want to watch from.

The bedroom has one bed and an additional bedding set. According to Agoda, it's 35㎡ and can accommodate up to 3 people.

The bedroom window also offered ocean views,

so in the morning, just drawing the curtains revealed the sea right before me!

In front of the balcony, Sokcho's (속초) offshore waters and harbor

stretched out beautifully, making it perfect for photos.

Just like in the photos on the official website,

it was equally clean, and the ocean view was stunning.

Absolutely satisfied!

And the real reason I chose this room..!

The next day, I went out to the balcony just in time for sunrise,

and the sun was majestically rising over the sea.

No need to go out to a special spot to watch the sunrise;

being able to see it right from the room

was the biggest advantage of this Ocean View Suite.

Checking UH Flat The Sokcho's Instagram,

I saw they held a sunrise event on the rooftop

for New Year's this year!

If you're planning for the upcoming 2027 New Year's sunrise,

UH Flat The Sokcho (UH 플랫 더 속초)

would be a great option to consider :)

The Ocean View Suite is a popular room,

so it gets booked up fast—check room availability soon!

Coupons and prices vary by platform,

so I recommend comparing them and booking before prices go up.

I applied a coupon and booked the weekday Ocean View Suite

for around ₩50,000 (~$37)!

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👉🏻Ocean View Suite in Sokcho with Sunrise Views​

Check on Yeogi Eottae (여기어때)

Check on Trip.com (트립닷컴)

Check on Agoda (아고다)

Check on My Real Trip (마이리얼트립)

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3. City View Room

The next day was a public holiday,

so I couldn't extend my stay in the Ocean View Suite.

Instead, I stayed in a city view room at the same accommodation.

Although it was a studio apartment style, smaller than the suite,

it didn't feel cramped at all~

Beside the bed, there was a low round table

and a wall-mounted TV.

The bathroom was also sparkling clean,

and there's a small kitchen attached near the entrance.

Just like the suite, it has a residence-style setup,

so simple cooking was perfectly possible!

Even though it was a city view and didn't directly face the sea,

when I stepped out onto the balcony, it offered a kind of side ocean view,

which was really lovely. Haha.

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4. Family Rooms

As a 25-story residence accommodation, UH Flat The Sokcho (UH플랫 더 속초)

has a fantastic variety of room types.

Beyond the Ocean View Suite I stayed in

and the City View room,

they also offer Family Rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people,

Ocean View rooms with a terrace 'pocha' (포차) (a casual outdoor bar/eatery concept),

and many more unique options.

The Family Room has two queen beds,

so it's perfectly suitable for a family of four.

On the 3rd floor, there's also a Kids' Room space

prepared especially for children.

While there are various room types available for three people,

I found the Ocean View Room with a Terrace Pocha vibe particularly interesting. Haha.

An individual 'pocha' on an ocean view terrace...!!

Looks so romantic! 😁😁

This time, we ate inside our room,

but if I visit again,

I'd love to try a room with a terrace pocha...!!! Haha.

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5. Summary

With the Intercity Bus Terminal, Jungang Market (중앙시장), and famous tourist attractions

right nearby, UH Flat The Sokcho is perfectly situated!

It was truly satisfying as an accommodation for a walking tour of Sokcho (속초).

If you're planning a sunrise viewing trip for the upcoming year-end or New Year,

try booking an ocean view room where you can get a great view of the sunrise.

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👉🏻Sokcho Ocean View Suite with Sunrise View

Check on Yeogi Eottae (여기어때)

Check on Trip.com

Check on Agoda

Check on MyRealTrip (마이리얼트립)

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