About this property

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong-Newly renovated in 2025 is conveniently located a 4-minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Subway Station (Line 1, 3 and 5). It houses a relaxation area with a sauna and a public bath. The hotel also provides a business center and a fitness center. High-speed WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel, free of charge. Decorated in warm earthy tones, all rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a writing desk. Private bathrooms include a shower booth and a hairdryer. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong-Newly renovated in 2025 serves a hearty breakfast at TASTE Restaurant. Guests can also choose from a range of dining options and restaurants located in Insadong district, only a 2-minute walk away. The hotel offers laundry, ironing, currency exchange and luggage storage services at its 24-hour reception desk. ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong-Newly renovated in 2025 is located within 5-minute walk from the traditional Insadong Culture Street. The royal Changdeokgung and Changgyeongung palaces as well as Jongmyo Shrine are within a 10-minute walking distance from the accommodations. Myeongdong, Dongdaemun and Namdaemun shopping areas are just 10 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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ibis

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Denis
    Australia Australia
    Great location - right in the heart of Insa-dong. Lots of food options right in front of the hotel doors. Rooms is quite spacious and spotless. Frendly and helpfull staff. Would stay here again for sure.
  • Kamila
    United States United States
    it was great! clean, recently renovated. i really enjoyed my stay.
  • Rosemary
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was perfect. Right across the road from the gorgeous Ikeson-dong hanok village, with so many small and winding paths, cafes, restaurants, and little shops. We walked everywhere from the hotel, including the spectacular Gyeongbokgung...
  • Eric
    United States United States
    The location of the hotel was phenomenal just a short walk to the main shopping street located west of the hotel. Immediately south is Ikseon-dong where there are so many cute cafes, restaurants, and shops. Plenty of night life if you are looking...
  • Gabriela
    United States United States
    Great hotel, helpful staff, very spacious room. Very nicely located.
  • Moises
    United States United States
    Great location. Great seevice. Great staff. Great breakfast.
  • Parita
    India India
    location was close,10-15 mins walk from changdeokgung palace. 5 mins walking distance to the street with many small restaurants.
  • Clive
    Jamaica Jamaica
    Close proximity to metro station and the numerous places to eat Front desk personnel were helpful and pleasant
  • Ivy
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location is very quiet (not crowded), just beside of Hanok Village , walkable to Bukchon Hanok Village. The hotel Rooftop is relaxing with N seoul view.
  • Aileen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Friendly staff and beds are so comfortable. The location of the hotel is close to the native village which was nice. Very happy we could leave our luggages for few days.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Taste restaurant for breakfast
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Taste restaurant for lunch
    • Open for
      Lunch

Amenities of ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong-Newly renovated in 2025

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs KRW 22,000 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Public Bath
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong-Newly renovated in 2025 takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBUnionPay debit cardBC-CardCash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please present the credit card used to make this reservation upon check-in at the hotel. If you are booking on behalf of someone else, you must contact the hotel directly to arrange for third party billing. Taste restaurant for lunch is closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong-Newly renovated in 2025