Reviews of Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju
2F, 125-2, Hwango-dong, 38147 Gyeongju, South Korea
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat and peaceful hostel, close to main attractions of the city. The manager of the hostel and staff were very helpful and kind. Everything was clean and part of the hostel seemed to be brand new or freshly renovated. Beds were comfortable with huge lockets under them so even very big luggage could fit in. Breakfasts were delicious and everything you needed was provided (huge plus for possibility to make your own scrambled eggs).
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was a bit off centre, but close to a lot of restaurants It was clean and comfortable Breakfast was nice but wish it had more variety
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was clean, nice room and wide living space. Friendly staff, clean bathroom and shower. Really good
I think for men just one toilet is not enough.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location, near buses and bus terminal. Hostel was clean and the staff helpful.
Mattress is a bit though. You feel the strings. Towels could be a liiiiitle bit bigger.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood hostel and well located. There are many bus stops just a few minutes' walk away, making it easy to reach all the major sightseeing spots such as the train station, Bulguksa Temple, and Yangdong Folk Village. It was very convenient!
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewNice hostel, comfortable bed spaces.
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewConvenient location, good and simple breakfast. Clean and tidy rooms. Received very warm and hospitable service as well with an upgrade provided to us when the service staff saw my group squeezed into one of the smaller rooms.
The bed was a tad too hard for my liking.
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPeople there were very nice, the place is clean and very comfortable
Nothing to say
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLoved this hostel. Charming, quiet, welcoming and calming. Much like the town of Gyeongju. Big and comfortable beds, clean and fresh everything including showers and toilets. Good location to access all the good bits of town. Great breakfast of eggs(which you can cook however you like), cereal, bread, nuts, etc. But my favourite was the lovely and kind man behind reception who went out of his way to organise a way for me to watch a golf tournament!
If I had to pick something the room was maybe a tiny bit stuffy. Oh and no lift, only stairs. Struggled a bit with my bad back but not too bad as it's only 1 floor.
Thank you so much for this heartwarming and detailed review! We're truly happy to hear that you found comfort, peace, and kindness during your stay — just like the spirit of Gyeongju itself. It was our pleasure to help you enjoy the golf tournament! 😊 We also appreciate your honest feedback about the stuffiness and stairs — we'll keep that in mind for future improvements. You're always welcome back here anytime!
Thank you so much for this heartwarming and detailed review! We're truly happy to hear that you found comfort, peace, and kindness during your stay — just like the spirit of Gyeongju itself. It was our pleasure to help you enjoy the gol… Show more
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeds are comfortable, breakfast delicious, on a convinient location near the main park and tombs.
Common bathrooms are quite small, so it can be quite crowded in the morning.
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the comfortable beds, tasty breakfast, and convenient location. We appreciate your feedback about the bathroom size — we'll take it into account as we work to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you again in Gyeongju
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the comfortable beds, tasty breakfast, and convenient location. We appreciate your feedback about the bathroom size — we'll take it into account as we work to improve the guest … Show more
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewClean
To expensive and has only one toilet for many guests
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery modern, very good equipment Nice breakfast
The number of toilets for this amount of people is not really sufficient
Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the modern facilities and breakfast. We appreciate your feedback about the number of toilets and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you again in Gyeongju
Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the modern facilities and breakfast. We appreciate your feedback about the number of toilets and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe room is so comfortable
Thank you so much! We're glad you found the room comfortable — that means a lot to us. Hope to welcome you again soon!
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBlueboat was the perfect guesthouse place to stay and spend time in Gyeongju.. close to local cultural areas and a local bus away to the express bus station and museums.. although I walked everywhere with no problem..nothing is that far, including the main town. Breakfast was great and everywhere was very organized and clean.
Personally, checking in was really easy although I missed the chance to chat with someone at the reception on arrival. but that's no reason to down grade my stay. It was perfect.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and generous review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the convenient location, clean facilities, and breakfast. We’re also glad check-in was smooth — even if we missed a chance to greet you in person this time. Your kind words mean a lot, and we truly hope to welcome you again for another perfect stay in Gyeongju!
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and generous review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the convenient location, clean facilities, and breakfast. We’re also glad check-in was smooth — even if we missed a chance to greet you in person t… Show more
Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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