Chingu Guesthouse

Central hostel with free parking connected to a shopping center in Seoul

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Smart TV, video-game console, DVD player

Hongik University is located near Chingu Guesthouse, which provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Good

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Private Double Room (Foreigners only)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

108 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

86 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

129 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

172 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

86 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

19-3, Wausan-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 04074

What's nearby

Hongdae Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hongik University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
YG Entertainment Building - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Yonsei University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Seoul World Cup Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.7 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
‪아우네돼지불백 - ‬1 min walk
‪서교동 연탄집 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Chingu Guesthouse

Hostel near Hongik University

At Chingu Guesthouse, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and a computer station
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Chingu Guesthouse have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

3 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
53-inch Smart TVs with DVD players
Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Terrace

More

1 building
3 floors
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

53-inch smart TV
DVD player
Video game console

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 10000.0 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Chingu Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chingu Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chingu Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 10:00 AM for a fee of KRW 5000.

What time is check-out at Chingu Guesthouse?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Chingu Guesthouse located?

Located in Hongdae, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hongdae Street and Hongik University. YG Entertainment Building and Yonsei University are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hongik University Station is 6 minutes by foot and Mangwon Station is 12 minutes.

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Chingu Guesthouse Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2019/12/14

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/11/8

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

8/10 Good

Bevon

2019/9/22

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 traveler

2019/8/6

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

Good, quite

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Eugene

2019/7/14

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

굿굿

친절했고 좋았습니다!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

2019/7/9

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

10/10 Excellent

Carly, US

2019/7/6

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/6/11

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/6/5

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

6/10 Okay

Wondae

2019/1/21

무난한 방이었습니다. 외국인이 일하고 있었는데 친절함을 기대하긴 어렵고, 그렇다고 불친절하진 않은.. 말 그대로 무난하다는 평가를 드립니다.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2018/11/1

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2018/10/30

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 traveler

2018/10/29

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

Nice hostel

Good location. Great hostel atmosphere

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

2018/9/16

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

10/10 Excellent

SUNYOUNG

2018/8/16

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2018/8/11

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

10/10 Excellent

heonku

2018/6/1

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jason

2018/3/18

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

2017/12/15

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2017/12/10

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

8/10 Good

HannaeXiu, Orleans, France

2017/7/29

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

4/10 Poor

Sue, Taipei

2017/2/24

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

2016/12/27

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

Mal

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2016/8/29

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 traveler

2016/7/6

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.