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iHouse ChinChin

2.0 star property
Belle Époque guesthouse with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant

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iHouse ChinChin, in the heart of Seoul, offers an eclectic blend of style and energy. Guests enjoy stunning rooftop views, barbecue grills, and a bar. Multilingual staff assist visitors in navigating the bustling city surroundings.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sunday Morning | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunday Morning

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Futons

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Signature Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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First Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

First Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Signature Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Elite Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Premium Loft | Living area

Premium Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Elite Penthouse | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elite Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
24-11, Yeonnam-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 121867

What's nearby

  • Hongdae Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Yonsei University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hongik University - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ewha Woman's University - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 16 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
  • Hongik University Station - 12 min walk
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪히포카페테리아 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪에프이에이티 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪올웨이즈어거스트 연남 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪북녘식당 친친 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪로앤쿡드 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

iHouse ChinChin

Guesthouse remodeled in 2020 and located near Hongik University
Consider a stay at iHouse ChinChin and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at iHouse ChinChin feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

iHouse ChinChin House Seoul
iHouse ChinChin House
iHouse ChinChin Seoul
iHouse ChinChin
iHouse ChinChin Guesthouse Seoul
iHouse ChinChin Guesthouse
iHouse ChinChin Seoul
iHouse ChinChin Guesthouse
iHouse ChinChin Guesthouse Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is iHouse ChinChin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at iHouse ChinChin?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at iHouse ChinChin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at iHouse ChinChin?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is iHouse ChinChin located?

Located in Hongdae, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hongdae Street and Hongik University. Yonsei University and Yonsei University Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hongik University Station is 12 minutes by foot and Gajwa Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

iHouse ChinChin Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nasrul Nyzam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. About 6 stops from Hongdae area. Could go anywhere within an hour by taking bus if avoiding train
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Da Young

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OMG
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEONGSOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Perfect Haven in Seoul, Complete with Friendly Service and Spotless Rooms My stay at this hotel was absolutely delightful. Having lodged here last January and returned, it's clear this spot keeps drawing me back. The room was spotless, with particularly pristine bedding which ensured a super comfy night. Its quiet location made it the perfect spot to unwind. The beef soup and dumplings served at the North Korean restaurant right at the alley’s entrance were top-notch. Kit, the front desk officer from Hong Kong, was immensely friendly and fluent in English, making communication a breeze. With its reasonable prices and excellent service, I've firmly decided to stay here whenever I'm in Seoul. It feels like I've found my own little haven, much like something out of The Guardian's travel pages. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

인호

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
정리 및 청소가 안되있다. 먼지 수북하고 수건도 언제빨았는지 모를정도다. 세면대에서는 물이 샌다. 호텔급을 바라지는않았지만 걸레질도 안한 바닥은 글쎄다 였다. 실수다 싼각격에 덜컥 예약한 내실수다.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vraiment déçu, la propreté c’était vraiment plus que moyen, on a eu même un gros cafard avec comme Companie des araignées, je suis contente de partir
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

yun ku

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the first day, the roof was leaking and under the bed there was so much dusty. So the air of the room was contaminated with bad smell...totally the room was not suitable for the customer's staying. After moving to the other room, the cleanness was almost the same level but a little bit better. Make a long story short, please delete this hotel from your Hotels.com package. I could not visit Hotels.com if you continue to keep this hotel in your website. Thanks. If you need pictures, I will send it separately.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

寵物友善飯店

寵物友善就是要推！可以帶狗入住！接待又會說中文！距離弘大走路公車都極度方便！CP值很高！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay at! Close and very accommodating. Our flight was late but we messaged and tee got greeted after check-in time! Heated floors are very nice. The only thing I could complain about is that the light in the room is rubbish if you want to do your makeup! (But super cozy!)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レイトチェックインにも対応してくださり感謝しています。暖かく歓迎していただきました。私は小さなスーツケースだったので荷物を持って階段を上がれましたが大荷物だと大変かもしれません。スケジュールの都合で無料のお食事をいただけなかったので次は食べたいと思います。また利用させていただきます。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, moldy/leaky ceiling

The staff is friendly and they speak good English. We were originally placed in the third floor but the stairs were icy and we almost slipped (no elevator). They accommodated us with a 2nd floor room, but the ceiling was leaking. The ceiling above the bed looked moldy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

곰팡이와 함께

숙소 내부를 리모델링 한 듯한데 현관문 들어가자마자 곰팡이 냄새가 진동을 하길래 보니 주방과 화장실에 곰팡이가 한가득 있네요. 제 생각에 집이 오래되어 단열이 안 좋아서 겨울철 결로 때문인것 같습니다. 이 부분은 개선이 필요합니다. 이런 곰팡이 가득한 곳에서 다시는 자고싶지 않아요.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方がすごい優しくて お部屋も綺麗でした！ ホンデ駅からは15分くらい歩きますが お部屋はすごく静かでゆっくり寝れます。 タオルを用意してくれてありがとうございました。 また韓国行く時に泊まりたいと思います！
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
セルフでチェックインすると知らずにまごつきましたが、お部屋は清潔で静かで過ごしやすかったです。コンサート参加のための滞在でしたが会場のワールドカップスタジアムが徒歩圏内だったので行き帰りが楽でよかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre calme et accueil très satisfaisant mais plusieurs point négatifs: traces profondes d’humidité au plafond, prise au dessus du lavabo qui pend et simplement maintenu par les fils, robinet lavabo rafistolé, de plus il fuit en permanence. Effectivement le tarif est assez bas mais ces défauts pourraient être aisément améliorés
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and very prompt and helpful host. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
침대 시트, 베게, 이불 등 깨끗하고 좋았습니다. 편안한 1박 보냈습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was 3 weeks in iHouse ChinChin and I would always book there again. It is familiar, cosy and you have everything you need in the immediate vicinity. Best wishes from Germany
Stayed 20 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was in a great location, everything was clean and nice. the owner was very helpful, especially with all our luggage. overall great experience and highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Für Hongdae Touristen geeignet

Die Unterkunft war eine bessere als ich sie gewöhnt bin von guesthouses. Die gute Seele des Hauses, Kit, war super zuvorkommend und hat gerne bei Ausflugszielen Tipps gegeben.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAESIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
방은 작은 편에 속하지만 혼자지내기엔 충분합니다. 보일러를 켜지않아도 충분히 따뜻하고 온수또한 잘나옵니다. 주택가에 위치해서 조용하고 저렴한 가격으로 묵고 쉬었다가기 좋습니다. 2인이라면 잠자리가 조금불편할수 있지만 잠만 잔다면 가성비 훌륭한 숙소입니다. 직원의 응대도 좋습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

알료나

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were reviews with high praise and some negative ones, making it hard to decide. The result was a very satisfying trip. The front desk was friendly, and the room with its white sheet covers was very clean and warm. The second-floor lounge was even more comfortable than home. The paintings in the room and living room were modern and had a unique charm. Dining at the dumpling and soup restaurant run by the owner was an excellent experience at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEONGSOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was easily accessible and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ki Chi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
一切可以，地點很近弘大，附近有獨有coffee shop，local shop 很好
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Noriko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
口コミが良かったから選んだけど、部屋や水回りは写真のようにキレイではなく残念でした。 レンジは使えたけど、汚すぎて２日目からは使いませんでした。場所は弘大の中心地からタクシーで10分以内のところだったので、ショッピングや飲食には便利なところでした。
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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