IBIS Ambassador Myeongdong: A Budget Friendly Hotel In Seoul

The streets of Myeongdong in Seoul are crowded with vendors hawking everything from souvenirs to fast fashion apparel, cosmetics and more and it can easily wear even the most avid shopper out walking up and down and across the numerous streets. Tourists that head to Seoul for shopping would be remiss if they didn’t choose to stay in a hotel in the centrally located hot spot.

Myeongdong is centrally located, has plenty of restaurants, amazing street food, and cafes and makes for a great district to stay in Seoul and the ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong is a great budget friendly hotel in the area. 

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How To Get There

Address: 78 Namdaemun-ro Myeongdong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 중구 남대문로 78)

Directions: From Euljiro Station, exit 6 just walk up the road and you’ll see the hotel on the left.

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Basic Info

Even people that reside in Seoul or in a suburb could take the opportunity to stay downtown for a night to get the full experience of Myeongdong from morning to night. Whether a staycation or stay while you’re away, Myeongdong is an awesome district to experience.

Book a room at ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong on Booking.com or on Agoda.com.

Check in is at 2:00pm and check out is at 12:00pm

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The Stay

We got there around noon and were able to check in early as we are Accor Hotel members. Usual check-in time is 2:00pm, but join the membership which is free and you have the option to check in two hours earlier than normal. (No, I am not a spokesperson for Accor, but the membership sells itself.)

Also, I should add that there is also the ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong hotel just around the corner. It’s a bit more upscale and expensive as well so don’t be confused between the two. Decide what you’re looking for and choose one for a little weekend away or a staycation if you’re a local.

We dropped our things off in one of the hotel’s 280 rooms and headed out for lunch and a dessert. If you want some delicious Korean food in a restaurant with 60 years of history, make sure to find Hadongkwan.

We shopped a bit and just when we would probably normally have to head home for a little person’s nap time, we scooted back the 3 minute walk to our hotel room to lay the little one down. What a perk of having a room downtown!

While she took a rest and my husband watched her, I was able to head out and check out a bit more of what’s hopping in Myeongdong including the Style Nanda Pink Hotel where I got a coffee with a “cloud” and met some friends that were in the area. There is a ton to do in Myeongdong.

The ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong hotel sits near the Lotte Department Store and Lotte Young Plaza as well as other big name brand stores not to be missed. The location couldn’t be better.

Inside, the hotel is suited up with a sauna, gym, business center and coin operated laundry. Parking is available and helpful staff on hand can answer questions in numerous languages. I heard Korean, English and Mandarin while I was checking in.

This budget friendly room is simple and modern and has all of the amenities you would expect in a hotel. Free Wifi and a TV were available for anyone needing some downtime in the room. The bathroom was a simple shower stall and perfect for a jaunt into the city where most of the time would be spent outdoors anyway.

La Table, the restaurant on the top floor, serves meals throughout the day and offers great views of the surrounding area from its perch on the 19th floor. The breakfast buffet includes western staples like eggs, bacon and sausage along with Asian staples like miso soup, fried rice and rice porridge. Something for everyone.

If you want to get the most out of a meal in Myeongdong, the restaurant open to non-guests as well has food, drink and great views. It’s definitely a perfect spot to start a night out in the downtown area or to take a rest and eat something up after shopping.

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A stop in Myeongdong is also usually followed up by a trip up the Namsan Mountain to visit N Seoul Tower/Namsan Tower. Do know that it is quite close and easily added to an itinerary while you’re here. It’s a must visit… and remember to take a padlock!

Looking for something to do before or after you eat? Check out some of these fun things:

• Nanta Show Seoul: Nanta is Korea’s longest running theater show and showcases a talented troupe that performs both traditional folk pieces and modern numbers all based around an outrageous kitchen. Expect to laugh, be awed, and just have a ton of fun. Buy your tickets here online to get a discount.
• Myeongdong Shooting Range: Looking to practice your aim? Many people probably don’t know, but there is a shooting range in Myeongdong. You can receive coaching from professionals on the Korean national shooting team and test your firearm skills. Book your experience here.
• Perfume Making Experience: Create your own unique scent at G.N. Perfume Studio. There are over 150 perfume bases and 20 natural flavors to choose from and you will definitely come up with the right one for you. Book your experience here as the times may fill up.

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We really enjoyed our time downtown this past weekend and LOVED that we could stay in such a budget friendly place. The ease it provided to be close to the action but also close to a bed for naps and rest was amazing.

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