ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Property entrance
Spa
International cuisine
Exterior
Superior Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03132
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Namdaemun Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Recently Renovated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Seoul

Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) puts you in the heart of Seoul, within a 20-minute stroll of Changgyeong Palace and Myeongdong Cathedral. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .The buffet restaurant, TASTE, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a conference centre. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Jongno-gu hotel include Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪청수당 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪뜰안 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪익선우즈 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew 3.15 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yankees Burger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1851 square feet (172 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 363 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1851 sq ft of conference space
  • 172 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) offers 363 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and hairdryers. This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Continental 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

  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

As of 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$176.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

Yep, ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) has a self car park for KRW 22000 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025).

Does ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

No, ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)?

No, only service animals are allowed.

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tereza

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

Amazing location and good hotel

Very nice hotel, location perfect and very friendly staff. All good and clean! When we were there the AC was not working but probably it was only temporary. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAEWON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuji

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
部屋にベットのみで、テーブルと椅子がなく、完全に寝るだけの部屋。寝るだけなら、全く問題なし。(小さなテーブルは一つあった。椅子が無いため、パソコン作業などはしづらい)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Toyofumi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
割り当ての部屋が西側で目の前が隣の建物の壁で景色は残念でした。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

IM

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
some
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025