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ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

4.0 star property

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A modern kitchen with a cityscape mural, a central island with food items, and a chef preparing food.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Ibis' sign at the top.
A modern interior with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a view of the street outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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, Changgyeong Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a view of a cityscape, and a curtain.

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a city view.

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Recently Renovated)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a city view.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a headboard with integrated lighting.

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Recently Renovated)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a small table, and a city view.

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Recently Renovated)

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a small table with chairs, a coffee maker, and a city view.

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025)

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

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 WiFi (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
  • Onsite 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 center 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 meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
TASTE - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.

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: approximately KRW 22000 for adults and 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 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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 Insadong Hotel
ibis Ambassador Insadong Hotel Seoul
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ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong (Newly renovated in 2025) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 419 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kyungin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
amazing location,close to everything and great staff.the breakfast was pretty basic. so i'd skip it and eat out, but overall a solid place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LShaunda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here. This is perfect for family. This is perfect for a long stay and the staff was awesome.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy Xiaoyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great with different things to pick from, I truly enjoyed it. The staff was very friendly. Beds were comfortable and the area was great with a lot of things to do. I truly recommend and when I go back this will be the hotel I stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Gregory

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

emine

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sanaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a nice quiet area with plenty of restaurants and neat little shops just a short walk away. It’s easy to get to the bus stop and head to the subway as well. Very close to the lively parts of the area too. Staff is very kind and willing to help with whatever request or questions you may have.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Klaus

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Mirun

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Nelito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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