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I House Chinchin

A pet-friendly guest house in Seoul's Mapo district with bike loans, a shared kitchen, and a garden terrace.

  • Pet-friendly stays
  • Bike loans for exploring
  • Shared kitchen and garden
7.7 Very good 20 reviews Booking.com 7.7 · 20 reviews

About

I House Chinchin

I House Chinchin is a 3-star guest house in Seoul's Mapo district, about 10 minutes by car from Seoul Color Park. The property is adults-only and welcomes pets, making it a practical choice for travellers who don't want to leave their companions behind.

Rooms are simple, with options from economy singles to family suites and an apartment with city views. Shared spaces include a kitchen, a TV lounge, a terrace, and a garden with BBQ facilities, along with a vending machine for late-night snacks. Bicycle loans are available for getting around.

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Adults only

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Extremely high general satisfaction — Guest ratings across service, value, and facilities are consistently strong, with a standout 8.9 for one category and 8.7 for another.
  • Practical amenities for independent travellers — A shared kitchen, grocery shopping service, vending machines, luggage storage, and bike loans make self-sufficient stays straightforward.
  • Pet-friendly policy — Unlike many city hotels, this guest house explicitly allows pets, which is a plus for guests travelling with animals.
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Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Narrow check-in window — Check-in is limited to 15:00–20:00, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.
  • Adults-only policy — The property does not accommodate children, which may rule it out for some families.
  • Rooms rating below average for the area — The rooms score 7.5 out of 10, while the area average rating is 8.2, suggesting the accommodation itself may not be the main draw.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Economy Single Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Family Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Heating

Family Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Quadruple Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Deluxe Family Suite

  • 1 Double bed
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Suite Balcony

  • 3 Single beds
  • Heating

Triple Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Family Suite

  • 2 Single beds

Apartment City View

  • 1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Suite Balcony

  • 2 Single beds

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Services

  • 24-hour security
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Fax/Photocopying

Food & Drink

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Dinner
  • BBQ facilities
  • Vending machines

Entertainment

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Flat-screen TV

Other

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pets allowed
  • Adults only
  • Fire extinguishers

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.7
Very good 20 reviews

Guest-rated 7.7/10 from 20 reviews

Booking.com · 7.7 · 20 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Seoul

The property sits in Seoul.

Getting there: Seoul Color Park is about 10 minutes away by car. The guest house is in Mapo-gu, a lively district known for cafés and indie culture.

Getting around: Bicycles are available for loan on site, and the property offers tour and ticket assistance for planning outings.

24-11, Yeonnam-Ro 7-Gil, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, Seoul Special City, 121-867, South Korea

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-20:00
Check-out
By 09:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
13 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out is between 09:00 and 11:00.

Are pets allowed at I House Chinchin?

Yes, the property is pet-friendly and explicitly allows pets.

Is there a shared kitchen available for guests?

Yes, there is a shared kitchen, along with an electric kettle and a grocery shopping service.

Does the guest house have air conditioning?

Air conditioning is available in several room types, including the Economy Single, Twin, Quadruple, Deluxe Family Suite, and Triple Room.

Are there any age restrictions?

Yes, the property is adults-only, so children are not accommodated.

What facilities are available for leisure?

Guests can use the garden with BBQ facilities, a terrace, garden furniture, and a leisure/TV room.

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The bottom line

I House Chinchin suits travellers who value sociability, pets, and practical facilities over plush rooms. Its narrow check-in window and adult-only policy are real constraints, but for those who fit the profile, the strong service and shared spaces make it a solid option in Mapo.

7.7A no-frills, pet-friendly pick in Seoul with strong service, if you can work with the check-in hours.

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