ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4.0 star property

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03132
  • Place, Insa-dong
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Myeongdong Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Recently Renovated)

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business centre, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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

Guests aged 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)'s great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Insa-dong. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at TASTE, a buffet restaurant that serves international cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Changgyeong Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace
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 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
TASTE – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves breakfast.

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 22,000 for adults and KRW 11,000 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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

  • 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 at the property

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately KRW 22000 for adults and from KRW 11000 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 3:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 207 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 371 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice hotel, lots of food options nearby, friendly and helpful team.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenience shopping and eating Very couzy but clean I will stay again next trip
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, small but clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel with affordable price for family. Close to train station, tourist attraction, and many yummy foods
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love it, very nice staff. I will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, great staff, super comfortable and large room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying at Ibis Ambassador Insadong!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, clean, welcoming staff, excellent location nearby to local restaurants and public transport options, with easy travel to all must see destinations in Seoul.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and efficient. Staff were friendly and helpful! Great breakfast and comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the room cleaning was excellent, there is a lot to do and see in the area, you can walk to the different tourist spots
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KENJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff were so kind. Next time, I will definitely bring my own shampoo. The provided shampoo was truly awful (lol). Even with that in mind, it's a wonderful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a great budget friendly hotel with a perfect location and lovely little rooftop garden. Lovely aroma throughout the hotel, clean room, very comfortable bed and pillows, proper heating,good water pressure in the shower, very helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirun

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All the staffs were friendly and nice but the room was too small.
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Armando Francisco

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

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