ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4.0 star property

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International cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03132
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Changgyeong Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Recently Renovated)

  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium Room, Ideal for Family & Friends, Recently Renovated - 3 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Seoul

A stay at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) places you in the heart of Seoul, within a 5-minute drive of Changgyeong Palace and Myeongdong Cathedral. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Myeongdong Street and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Gyeongbokgung Palace.

What's nearby

  • Insa-dong - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Changgyeong Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪뜰안 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪익선취향 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪청수당 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪익선우즈 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew 3.14 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Changgyeong Palace
Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) offers 363 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 363 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at TASTE or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Seoul? This hotel has 1851 square feet (172 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
TASTE - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (KRW 22,000 per day)
  • Parking on site (KRW 22,000 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; KRW 16,500 for adults and KRW 9,900 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • TASTE

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,851 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in a Breakfast Included rate plan receive breakfast for registered adults only. Additional breakfast fees apply for children above 5 years of age, collected at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 16500 for adults and KRW 9900 for children
  • Self parking fee: KRW 22000 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 22000 per day (328 ft away)

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 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
This property accepts credit 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 246 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

wonsup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower area was really tight.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Water leaked from bathroom floor to carpet just outside bathroom door. Hotel changed my room next day
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

wonsup

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calliope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very foreigner friendly and super nice staff! Also in an area that was a quick walk from many restaurants and cute shopping places, or a short walk to the subway for exponentially more options!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sau Wah

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kwinam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and very walkable. Room is very small
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing area! Very cute village. Close to stations for the bus. Clean hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia Deirdre

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is one of the best hotels in Insadong

Our brief stay at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong was top notch! Upon arriving to the hotel, the front desk staff greeted and welcomed us warmly. We were quickly checked in and given early access to our room. The lobby was very clean and well organized as were the restrooms on the first floor. The seating area has a great view of the street. Hotel location is excellent-it is walking distance to many places of interest for visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, a 7-11 store right beside the property, lots of dining options within walkable distance. Room is clean but very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super helpful and with good English.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was modern and in a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was walkable and close to all three subway lines. Food options were great. My only issue was our room was quite tight with no storage options so our clothing either stayed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, easy to get to many places by walking or take public transportation. The staff here are helpful and friendly. Overall I enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirun

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Great location and nice space.

Nice hotel in a great location. Staff was helpful & redone facilites are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Merryn, Daejeon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great newly renovated hotel. Staff is excellent. What we loved most was how we didn’t hear other guests in the next room. Would have loved to have a better shower door that was easier to close and perhaps a shelf for my own toiletries in the shower. Breakfast was ok, we were there 3 days and there’s almost zero variety of food items. The scrambled eggs seemed a little runny too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sid, plymouth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location in Insadong. Everything is walkable or just a subway ride away. Taxis and Ubers are also easy to find.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leena

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

Great Stay

Great Stay at Ibis. Love the location. Lots of coffee shops and great night life. Close to the main attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025