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ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Changgyeong Palace

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Recently Renovated) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Exterior
The ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong connects guests to Seoul's cultural heart with practical comforts. Enjoy a rooftop garden, international buffet breakfast at TASTE Restaurant, evening drinks at the bar, high-speed WiFi, and helpful staff. Prime location earns praise.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Recently Renovated) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Recently Renovated)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Recently Renovated) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Recently Renovated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Recently Renovated)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03132

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

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)

Upscale hotel near Changgyeong Palace
Located close to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Cathedral, ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, TASTE, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A water dispenser, an elevator, and a computer station
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 363 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and bidets
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (KRW 22,000 per day)
  • Self parking on site (KRW 22,000 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,851 square feet 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.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
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

Property 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

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

Self parking is available for KRW 22000 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Changgyeong Palace, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Myeongdong Street. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namdaemun Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is 6 minutes by foot and Anguk Station is 7 minutes.

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ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vajira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well centrally located for all major sight seeing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place attracts many tourists. The breakfast offers a wide variety. It’s close to tourist spots and there are many great places to eat nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!! Property is pretty nice and staff is friendly. However men's bath was not available
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really helpful, excellent sevice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Mirun

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean. Nice staff with perfect English.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camay

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

8/10 Good

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff, and the hotel is located in an area full of great eating opportunities. The rooms are clean, the bed is comfortable and wide, and I think, the hotel has a great service.
Stayed 5 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

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and great service.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leena

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

8/10 Good

kwinam

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

8/10 Good

wonsup

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

10/10 Excellent

Guangming

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

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

Armando Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Soojung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean, nice and quiet place. Room rates were reasonable as well. AC worked good.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this hotel more than once. There are so many reasons why this place is a gem. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Whether it’s storing luggage or providing directions, they are patient with foreigners when checking in and checking out. Many cool amenities like a rooftop lounge and hot bath. The location is surrounded by fun, trendy shops and amazingly delicious places to eat. Even after areas normally close, you can find late night snack options. There is so much more too. Would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and very nice renovation of the hotel . all the staff were very polite and friendly.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Very good location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sid

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

Yong Taek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed this hotel which is conveniently located to reach all major tourist spots. All staff members were very kind and helpful and we would like to say thanks to Ms M.R Park who is guest and reservation manager. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

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