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Belle Époque Seoul guesthouse in Hongdae with a rooftop terrace

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Bar

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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

Hongdae Street
14 min walk
Yeonsei University
18 min walk
Hongik University
19 min walk
Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
46 min drive

Room options

First Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Signature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Cable channels

33 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Deluxe Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

40 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Futons

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Shared/communal kitchen

Cable channels

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Sunday Morning

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Cable channels

Sleeps 1
1 Single Futon

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

32 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Shared/communal kitchen

Cable channels

18 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Shared/communal kitchen

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

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Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About the area

Seoul

At iHouse ChinChin you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Hongik University and Yeonsei University. Highlights at this Belle Époque guest house include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Hongdae guest house include Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market.

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What's nearby

Hongdae Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Yeonsei University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Hongik University - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Ewha Woman's University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Seoul World Cup Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Haengsin Station - 12 min drive
Hongik University Station - 14 min walk
Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪히포카페테리아 - ‬5 min walk
‪카페인홀릭연남 - ‬2 min walk
‪안동장 - ‬5 min walk
‪올웨이즈어거스트 연남 - ‬4 min walk
‪Baon House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

iHouse ChinChin

Belle Époque Seoul guesthouse in Hongdae with a rooftop terrace

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at iHouse ChinChin. A complete renovation of iHouse ChinChin was completed in October 2020.

This Belle Époque Seoul guest house is smoke free.

1 building

12 guestrooms or units

4 levels

Built in 2014

Deli

Terrace on the roof

Coffee in lobby

Front desk (limited hours)

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Television in lobby

No smoking on site

Microwave in a common area

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

IHouse ChinChin offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave

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 lift

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
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Pay films

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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 30000.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Rollaway bed fee: KRW 30000.0 per day

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 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

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

What is the cancellation policy at iHouse ChinChin?

IHouse ChinChin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at iHouse ChinChin?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at iHouse ChinChin on 9 Dec 2024 start from NZ$89.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at iHouse ChinChin?

No, iHouse ChinChin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at iHouse ChinChin?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at iHouse ChinChin?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

iHouse ChinChin Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Renate

16 Aug 2024

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

JEONGSOON

Travelled with group

18 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nasrul Nyzam

16 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tae

2 Feb 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baylee

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property was easily accessible and quiet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kev

27 Jun 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

26 Sept 2021

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

James

16 Sept 2021

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

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

HYUNJUNG

5 Apr 2020

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

Very scary on the door-locks. No one received the phone calls for my late check-in. Besides, the arrangement waa same with the pictures but the qaility of the goods were bad. However it could be acceptable.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

5 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very good staff , friendly and nice . I 'll comeback again.very good staff , friendly and nice . I 'll comeback again.very good staff , friendly and nice . I 'll comeback again.very good staff , friendly and nice . I 'll comeback again.very good staff , friendly and nice . I 'll comeback again.very good staff , friendly and nice . I 'll comeback again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

11 Feb 2019

Liked: Staff & service

The hotel did not seem to match what I saw on the website. It looked really modern and clean on the website. However, in person, it was more run-down. The outside common area was dirty and there were dead plants and old broken furniture piled up. There was mold in the shower. Besides that, the bed and toilet were clean. It is a little bit of a walk to the restaurants. There are many hotels in the area, so I will definitely find something cleaner for my next trip to Seoul.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ditsayapong

23 Sept 2018

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

I love this hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

6 Jun 2018

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

I never got to stay they were unprofessional, could not check me in and told me to come back a day after my reservation to check in. I didn’t feel safe or secure about that. Hotels.com needs to accommodate people with such bad experiences. I will never use them ever again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Sophie, Brattleboro,VT

22 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We stayed 3 nights. The second night, we went back to the place around 10:00 pm and we found no internet, no TV& no electricity on one side of the room. It said it was a hotel but more like a home stay. There were no attendance for the facility. We had a phone number for the owner but we did not call him to fix it. We thought it was too late to call. The next morning we talked to a concierge and we could change the room. The building does not have a sign of hotel and it locates in the narrow alley where only one car can pass. It was unbelievable they nameed it a "hotel".

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cosy place but no lift

Booked the suite which was at 3rd floor. There wasn't any lift so had to carry all the luggages up all the flight of stairs. Was told by the staff that did our check in that foreigners could have free breakfast, but the next day another staff was on duty and she said that to have breakfast we needed to pay. Lights were kind of dim.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Apr 2017

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

Nice hotel in Hongdae Seoul

My two friends and I stayed at iHouse ChinChin in Hongdae during our 6 day visit to Seoul. Our room was very spacious with a nice contemporary design. There was a double (or queen?) sized bed in the main living area with another identically sized mattress under the bed which you can slide out to use. The upper loft area was small but still very comfortable with two futons to sleep on. The staff were very nice and approachable. Location is about 15 minutes walk from Hongdae; this can be long for some travelers, but it was personally no issue for us. The water system could use some improvement; ie, the shower was unusable if someone turned on the kitchen sink. All in all we had a pleasant stay and would recommend it to anyone who visits Seoul.

10/10 Excellent

christian

12 Apr 2017

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

Best Place to Stay

It was a prefect place to stay! The house is new and has a great design very modern. The service was great in the morning they made me a great breakfast/and fresh coffee. They had nice jazz music playing the background and many cooking books to read as a Chef this is +10 points. The staff was exceptional and super friendly. I have strongly recommend this place to stay in the future for anyone. I will surely be back to stay here again. Lots of respect for the owner of the property Bravo Bravo !!!!

6/10 Okay

Lourdes

9 Oct 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet neighborhood

The "single" beds we requested were floor pads and the bathroom was tiny. The wording in the Expedia page should specify that the "simple complementary breakfast" offered is only for guests staying on the second floor and not on the third floor. The plus side is that the staff was vere nice and the place is in a quiet neighborhood.

8/10 Good

Jenny, L

16 Feb 2016

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

Comfort and mondern

Our room was really simple, but it felt it your home. Had our privacy, but the staff was always there to help if you needed them. There's minimal house keeping so you pretty do it yourself, but can request for any needs through the staff. Rooms were clean and the floors had the ondeul system (heated floors). Overall a great experience, just wish it wasn't at the end of an alley.

8/10 Good

Carol

26 Oct 2015

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

We stayed in the family suite. Very large and spacious. Only downside was the bed. It was a big comforter blanket on top of a wood frame. I don't mind sleeping on a hard surface but I would have much preferred a traditional Korean matt as they are much thicker.

10/10 Excellent

Abee, Philippines

24 Aug 2015

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

Nice place. Near Hongdae area

Our room is the Deluxe Family Suite on the 3rd floor. It's very pretty, exactly like the pictures. Although we hadn't had the chance to use the 2nd storey because it was too hot (the AC doesn't reach that area), overall, it was daebak! The only downside is the fact that there are no elevators and we have heavy luggage. But overall, it was a great experience and a great place to stay at. It's only a walk away or a bus ride away (if you're too tired to walk) from Hongik University Station. Hongdae area is a very youthful place, lots of singing and performing, lots of shops to buy from, and lots of cafes and restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

15 Jul 2024

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

Travelled with group

28 May 2024

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

Travelled with group

13 May 2024

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

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Seoul

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Getting around

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About this property

iHouse ChinChin

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

National rating

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iHouse ChinChin Reviews

Reviews

Very good

7.8/10

8.0/10

9.2/10

7.4/10