Nogodan Guesthouse and Hotel

Super friendly host with tons of hiking insights! The dinner they served (with a reservation) was a great way to meet and get to know your roommate, and the roof‑top was such a nice place for photos!

Sylvia·3 weeks ago

“Whenever I come to Korea and want to spend some quiet time away from the busy cities, I come to Gurye and visit Mr. Jeon”

I have a special connection with this place. I first came to Gurye almost 10 years ago, when I happened to discover this place while planning to hike Jirisan. Mr. Jeong, the owner of the hotel, was incredibly helpful and gave me a lot of useful information. He even took me hiking to Nogodan Peak. Since then, I have kept coming back and staying here over the years. I really enjoy sitting and chatting with Mr. Jeong, as well as the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this place. If you want to go into Gurye town, there is a local bus, and you can simply ask Mr. Jeong about the bus schedule. There is also a 7-Eleven nearby, as well as a few local restaurants where you can have lunch or dinner. For me, this is more than just a place to stay — it feels like coming back to a familiar place after many years

Supicha·2 months ago

“Hiking haven!”

This guesthouse is an absolute hiker’s haven in an area that used to be a bustling gateway to the Jirisan Mountains, but was hit hard by COVID. The owner is a heart-and-soul mountaineer who loves the mountains as well as mountain-loving people. He is an absolute expert on the area and helped us organize our first serious multi-day hiking trip as a family. His advice turned out to be spot on (our initial plans had some pretty big flaws). His warmth and enthusiasm for us undertaking this as a family felt empowering and fueled our excitement for the hike. We feel like we really made a new friend! The guesthouse itself is in a bit of a ghost town, but has great amenities. There is an awesome common room where hikers can vibe together, filled with mountain memorabilia and information about Jirisan. There is also a nice rooftop area with an awesome view of the mountains. The place also has a restaurant with delicious food, although it isn’t always open when there aren't many guests. The guesthouse just oozes a love for hiking! It was quiet when we were there, but the place has immense potential to enhance the whole Jirisan experience through its warm, knowledgeable owner and by providing a place to meet people and exchange experiences. I would especially recommend this guesthouse to people traveling in groups for its awesome communal areas, but even if you travel alone or with your family, this guesthouse is an absolute number one pick!. The area is quiet, so i would advise to do your mountain shopping before heading here

Gerben·2 months ago

“We loved the place!”

The owner of Nogodan guesthouse is a true mountain enthusiast, especially fond of Jirisan, and he goes out of his way to help and advise guests. The vibe of the guesthouse is amazing, and it’s doing better than other local accommodations, even though the area has been quieter than it deserves because of covid. I strongly recommend this place, though it’s a bit outside Gurye in a quiet spot, so consider doing your mountain shopping before heading there.

Gerben·2 months ago

It felt like a quiet, homely place, but as soon as I walked in the host told me to leave, so I paid the room and moved to another accommodation. I would not recommend this place.

민·6 months ago