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Chingu Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Hostel near Hongik University, connected to a shopping center in Seoul

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Exterior
Property grounds
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
19-3, Wausan-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 04074
  • Hongdae Street
    4 min walk
  • Hongdae Music Show Theatre
    5 min walk
  • Trickeye Museum
    7 min walk
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    33 min drive

Room options

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Private Double Room (Foreigners only)

Private Double Room (Foreigners only)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory (Mixed,Foreigners only)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory (Mixed,Foreigners only)

1 Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory (Mixed,Foreigners only)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory (Mixed,Foreigners only)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory (Female,Foreigners only)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Seoul

Hongdae stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Hongdae hostel, you'll find Hongik University and Hongdae Street. Also, KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae is within half a mile (1 km) and YG Entertainment Building is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hongdae Street - 4 min walk
  • Hongik University - 9 min walk
  • YG Entertainment Building - 18 min walk
  • Yeonsei University - 2 min drive
  • Ewha Woman's University - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 7 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪아날로그가든 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪안동한우마을 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪도원 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪카타코토카페 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪차곡파티세리 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Chingu Guesthouse

Hostel near Hongik University, connected to a shopping center in Seoul
A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Chingu Guesthouse. Self parking is free.

This Seoul hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Chingu Guesthouse offers 7 shared accommodations with DVD players and video-game consoles. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and rice cookers. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Korean, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 53-inch Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video-game console

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: KRW 5000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 10000.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: KRW 5000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 10000.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

This hotel's policy is to accept bookings from non-Korean citizens only. Guests with residences in Korea will not be allowed to check in.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mr. Kim's Friends Guesthouse
Mr. Kim's Friends Guesthouse Hostel Seoul
Mr. Kim's Friends Guesthouse Seoul
Chingu Guesthouse Hostel Seoul
Chingu Guesthouse Hostel
Chingu Guesthouse Seoul
Chingu Guesthouse
Chingu Guesthouse Seoul
Chingu Guesthouse Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chingu Guesthouse Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Seoul

Chingu Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 100 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place was good for our short stay. The piping in the washroom was a mess and anything that went down the sink went on the floor. The staff were really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to get to in a central location. the staff was very nice. met some nice people during my stay there,
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Bevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
Great cozy hostel. Friendly staff and good location for night life and also ideal location when in Seoul for touring and site seeing
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, quite
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carly, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! I slept in a mixed 8 dormitory. It was a pleasant stay. I had to share the bathroom with many people, but it wasn’t a hassle at all. It was pretty clean to me. I love the staffs and the manager, Pablo, even hanging out with Karen and Tim! They were all pretty amazing and friendly. My stay was super great because of them. I love that is super close to Hongdae and Sangsu station. Thank you so much, Chingu! Great price and super nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Convenient location, clean and very nice atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel
Good location. Great hostel atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Nice people, but the house is old and loud
Everytime someone came in or out of the house, the entire house creaked/shook. So if other tenants stay out late, you heard it loud at all times from them opening the door. Even just closing the doors softly shook everything so it was hard to get a good rest. Otherwise the people were nice/courteous. No one was loud, it's just the house is old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for backpackers/long layovers.
This guesthouse is well located in a trendy west-side neighborhood of Seoul, very close to train stop & several restaurants, cafes, & bars. Rooms are clean & relatively comfy, international English-speaking staff is very hospitable & friendly. Small but intimate common areas make it easy to interact with other travelers. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, seoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traveler's paradise
It was very nice place, also a perfect location to get a Subway, bus or any transport. Bars, spas, restaurants, dance clubs, everything is just like 5 minutes walk from here. Staff is so friendly and manager is awesome. I will recommend this place to everyone who is going to visit Seoul. It was best place that I ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay only
This place was okay. I was rather disappointed when I arrived. Definitely had a backpackers feel to it. Kitchen was well equipped with things to cook with. However, there's only one shared bathroom for 3 rooms (around 16 people on a busy day). There is a bathroom downstairs as well. Room was okay. Not a lot of room for 8 people to stay in and not enough plugs for everyone to charge their phones and electronics. Bunk beds were quite shaky, did not feel sturdy. And our room had a damp smell to it. At night, there are no curtains for the windows to block out the light. So, the lamp post from outside shines into the room. Host was friendly though. The place is not in the busy part of Hongdae, which was nice. This guesthouse is good for a night or so. I would say that if you are planning on staying in Hongdae for awhile, there are other cheap places that you can stay that are a bit better.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bunk bed was very shaky, easy to disturbed or to be disturbed. My stay was a unlucky one as my neighbors where drunk on the first night which they kept talking the whole night. It took quite long time to wait for shower as there is only one bathroom and toilet.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Free coffee and rice. Very good location, you are close to the metro station and to several places.

8/10 Good

wylie, warwick,ri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to subway,shopping,nightlife
the staff is very friendly and helpful. it was like staying with friends. close to subway so it was easy to get to tourist attractions. near shopping,night life and restaurants as well

6/10 Okay

Peter

good location. great people

8/10 Good

Alex, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly guesthouse easy to access
Everybody working there was really friendly and you immediately feel comfortable. It was clean and chill. The location is also good, easy to access and not far from the train station.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guest house was very cheap. staff was very nice and helpful. The only problem was that rooms were very small for 8 beds. So, not a good air inside the room. the pillow and blanket had a specific smell. Not a good sleep at all.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Economical Way To Travel.
The stay was enjoyable. The staff are very friendly & helpful. Even the boss Carl goes out of his way to help. Its conveniently located near the Hongik station and to the shops.

8/10 Good

Q, Korea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Super Friendly + Convenient Location
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Located very close to the heart of Hongdae (5 minute walk from Hongik University Station). The guesthouse was overbooked so some people did not get the room they had booked online, though to be honest there was very little difference between the rooms (it didn't bother me at all). I think a screen in one of the windows may have been broken as there were a TON of mosquito inside at night, but I'm sure this will be fixed soon (if not already), and mosquito season is almost done for the year anyway. Apart from that, very clean and well kept. One washroom among 16 people per floor can be a bit tough though, but for the price and the location I didn't mind.

8/10 Good

Lauren, South Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind owner
There was some sort of problem with my booking, but the manager was extremely kind and helpful and got it sorted out for me. The guesthouse is not too far from the subway, although I did have a little trouble finding it. The guesthouse had a fun vibe and there was even a party going on while I was there--everyone staying in the hostel was invited. I would stay here again.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Andreas, Denmark

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff
This hostel was decent, but the thing that did it for me was the guys working there and also a couple of the people i met there. It's definitely most for young people who also want to meet and drink with other young people. The room i stayed at was next to the living room where there was some partying at nights. This means that if you're there to only be a tourist and get up early, you'll have to specify that you need a quiet room (they do have those). If you're there to party as well, then this is the place to go. The hostel itself is placed close to some great places to go out, and there's always the metro, making it easy to get around town. To me, the hostel was clean, but it's not really a concern of mine. Would definitely go again if the same people are working there