ChaenHaus
Your Seoul Retreat
I’ll be honest – ChaenHaus wasn’t even on my radar until a friend who travels way too much for work mentioned it in passing. You know how some places just have that feel the moment you walk in? This is one of those spots. It’s got this understated elegance that doesn’t scream “look at me” but definitely makes you want to stick around and figure out what they’re doing right.
What really caught my attention was how the staff actually seemed to know their stuff – not in that rehearsed, corporate training way, but like they genuinely cared about making sure you had what you needed. The check-in was smooth (thank god, because I’d been traveling all day), and honestly, the whole place has this relaxed vibe that’s hard to fake. I mean, you can tell when a hotel is trying too hard to be boutique-y, but this feels authentic. The rooms are thoughtfully designed without being fussy – everything’s where it should be, the lighting actually works for reading, and the bed… well, let’s just say I overslept the next morning and didn’t feel bad about it.
Here’s the thing that really sold me on this place: it’s the kind of spot where you notice the small details because they’re done right, not because they’re over-the-top. The housekeeping is meticulous (I’m talking perfectly folded towels that actually stay fluffy), the common areas have that lived-in comfort without looking worn, and there’s this attention to guest experience that feels personal rather than procedural. With a 9.2 rating, I expected it to be good, but sometimes those numbers can be misleading – this time they’re spot on. It’s definitely earned its four stars, and honestly, it punches above its weight class in ways that matter more than thread count or marble countertops. If you’re the type who appreciates when a place gets the fundamentals right and then adds those thoughtful extras that make you want to extend your stay, you’ll get why people keep coming back here.
Rooms & Suites
1 room type to choose from
One-Bedroom Apartment
4 adultsHotel Amenities
42 facilities across 11 categories
Most popular
- Air conditioning
- Parking
- 24h reception
- Flat-screen TV
All categories
Kitchen
8- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Parking
2- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Bathroom
8- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area
1- Dining area
Accessibility
1- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous
5- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View
2- City view
- View
Room Amenities
4- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Electric blankets
- Fan
Languages spoken
2- English
- Korean
Safety & security
5- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology
4- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Guest Reviews
Instructions from the host were very clear and easy to follow. We arrived and were able to check in smoothly with no complications. The door code was provided before the check in time (using a code is much easier than having to use keys/key cards). The location was super convenient and just across the road from the hustle and bustle. The room itself was cosy but spacious, it felt homey and clean. The host was so friendly and helpful during our entire stay and even gifted us some yakgwa (Korean traditional sweets) for the Chuseok holiday :)
I love everything about the property! What you see is really what you get. The location is perfect and it’s so convenient. The station is a 3-5 min walk only and when you cross the street and you’ll be in Hongdae street. There’s also an Olive Young right in front and a CU right below the building. The owner was so nice and approachable. He can easily be contacted if you have any questions and concerns. The room itself was so spacious and the beds and pillows were comfortable. The aircon was a floor standing / portable type, and it worked really well. We had no issues with it and the room gets really cold easily. Just take note that the property only offers small towels, so I suggest bringing your own body towel / buying one in Daiso. But it wasn’t really a bother for us since there were like ~20 small towels to use. If I were to visit Korea again, I would definitely stay here again because the property is just perfect! :)
At first I was worried because there is no reviews but the room was incredible.
It looks exactly like the picture the host has been posted on the website. Room also very clean and comfortable.
The location was great too, it is right across Hongdae street which is easy to reach for restaurants/shop/ public transportation. The host was also very nice and thoughtful!
Overall, very recommended place to stay. If there is a chance, I will definitely go back there.
Highly recommend this hotel for its perfect location, comfortable and clean rooms, well-equipped kitchen, and responsive host, making it a great choice for anyone visiting Hongdae.
La ubicación en Hongdae (al lado del metro y base de T1).
Tamaño adecuado, no es espacioso, pero sirve para poco tiempo.
房東說明非常清楚
快速回覆訊息
房間乾淨寬敞
地點方便、有電梯
大樓樓下有便利商店
大樓對面是line friend
距離地鐵出口近（地鐵出口有手扶梯）
有廚房，浴室和房間空間大又有電梯
・駅からのアクセスが良い
・周りに飲食店が多い
・部屋が広い
住宿位置距離鬧區很近，購物非常方便。
寬敞、乾淨、地點很方便
Location & Surroundings
133, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seogyo Tower #707, Mapo-Gu, 04032 Seoul, South Korea
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- Wau Park1.2 km
- Love Museum300 m
- Seonyudo Park2.3 km
- Mangwon Hangang Park2.7 km
- Modern Design Museum1 km
- Yanghwa Hangang Park2.9 km
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park550 m
- Kakao Friends Concept Museum300 m
- Ewha Woman's University Museum2.5 km
- War and Women's Human Rights Museum850 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Eodari50 m
- Cafe/bar코나빈스40 m
- Cafe/bar Mega MCG Coffee100 m
Top attractions:
- Mapo Bridge4.5 km
- COEX Aquarium17 km
- N Seoul Tower8 km
- World Cup Park3 km
- Changdeokgung Palace7 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace6 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace8 km
- Seoul Energy Dream Center3.5 km
- The National Museum of Korea8 km
- Memorial Museum National Assembly of South Korea3.7 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park6 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 240 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 440 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 540 km
Public transport:
- Train Sangsu1 km
- Train Mangwon1.1 km
- Metro Hapjeong Station1.1 km
- Metro Hongik University Station550 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport11 km
- Incheon International Airport51 km
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