4 Best Hotels in Incheon, Side Trips from Seoul

This modern airport hotel makes for a pleasant stay if you have an early flight from Incheon International, and has an array of amenities to boot. It's decidedly more business-oriented than tourist-oriented, but it's not a bad option.

Just a 10-minute drive from Incheon International Airport, this stylish hotel is ideal for those who want to be close to the airport without sacrificing quality or amenities. On site are the Platz restaurant, a library, a fitness room and sauna, the Kunst Lounge, and an infinity pool. It costs an extra fee to use, which is common throughout the country. 

The first integrated resort complex in Northeast Asia, Paradise Hotel & Resort includes one luxury hotel, one boutique hotel, plenty of fine dining and shopping, a theme park, spa, art gallery, heated indoor and outdoor pools, and last but certainly not least, Korea's largest casino. A truly astounding amount of work by renowned artists has been integrated into the complex, including pieces by Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, and Yayoi Kusama. You don't have to go very far to experience it all, either—the resort is located right next to Incheon International Airport. Even if you're not staying here, it's worth a visit just to use the facilities and snap photos of the art and architecture.

Seoul is only 40 minutes away from this trusted brand hotel, which features rooms with views of Songdo Central Park, plus a spa, two restaurants, and an indoor pool.