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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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Free self parking
Smart TV, video-game console, DVD player
Smart TV, video-game console, DVD player
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19-3, Wausan-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 04074
  • Place, Hongdae Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hongik University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪57 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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory (Mixed,Foreigners only)

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory (Female,Foreigners only)

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

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

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Seoul

Hongdae stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Hongdae hostel, you'll find Hongik University and Hongdae Street. Also, Gyeongui Line Forest Park 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hongdae Music Show Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hongik University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gyeongui Line Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 6 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hit Coffee Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪아날로그 가든 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪안동한우마을 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪들풀 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪도원 - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chingu Guesthouse to the airport?

Chingu Guesthouse is 11.7 mi (33-min drive) away from the Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chingu Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chingu Guesthouse.

Does Chingu Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Chingu Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chingu Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (6-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Chingu Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Chingu Guesthouse?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Chingu Guesthouse have a pool?

Chingu Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Chingu Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Chingu Guesthouse to downtown Seoul?

Chingu Guesthouse is 3.3 mi away from 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

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

굿굿

친절했고 좋았습니다!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
蚊がいて眠れなかった。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

좋은 위치에 착한 가격과 깨끗한 욕실

조금 덥긴 했지만 잘 지내고 잘잤다.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
整體還好，the staff is very kind,friendly and nice,只是很多蚊子
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wondae

무난한 방이었습니다. 외국인이 일하고 있었는데 친절함을 기대하긴 어렵고, 그렇다고 불친절하진 않은.. 말 그대로 무난하다는 평가를 드립니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay for a low price!

They delivered what they promised! It’s cheap, it’s comfortable, it’s easy. You can stay out however long you want at night (only don’t come home drunk or loud). It’s close to Sangsu subway station. About 50 min by subway to Gangnam. Free rice, free WiFi. Every bed has one designated plug to charge your phone, and there is a table outside the room with 5-6 plugs for common use!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Le séjour c'est bien déroulé. Les gens et le personnel etaient super sympas. L'endroit est agréable et propre de manière générale.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUNYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

저렴한가격에 좋은위치입니다, 시설 깔끔하고 좋음, 사장님친절함. 여러모로 편리함 근처에 편

저렴한가격에 좋은위치
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heonku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
좋아요
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personale molto cortese anche se non parla benissimo inglese, buona posizione vicino alla stazione degli autobus
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

HannaeXiu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice guesthouse where everyone is friendly.

The staff is like a friend and the guests are always welcome.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

交通便利 員工親切

如果遇到好的房客就很好 但是有的房客太吵了 我們住雙人房但是房間很小很擠 這是我第一次住背包客棧所以不清楚
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mal

Hice buenos amigos pero despues de la actitud de la manager Decidimos irnos
Verified

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.
Verified

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.