Kyeryongsan Gapsa Youth Hostel

Chungcheongnam-do


Guests sleep on yo (padded quilts) at this well-managed youth hostel at the Gap-sa entrance to Gyeryongsan National Park. It's a red-brick building across from the bus stop. Call ahead, as it's sometimes booked out with school groups. Prices rise on weekends and during high season.


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