The APT Incheon 2025, running Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 10 in partnership with Paradise Group at the palatial Paradise City art-tainment resort is primed to deliver players a top flight tournament experience catering to every bankroll, offering an eclectic spread of mixed games, Limit & Pot Limit Omaha, and Limit & No Limit Hold’em action in addition to high-stakes thrills.
The festival packs a hefty 97 tournaments (including satellites) into the 10-day schedule and boasts over KRW 3.4 billion (~USD 2.4 million) in prize pool guarantees, with the flagship KRW 2.5M (~USD 1,800) Main Event coming with a sizable KRW 1.5 billion (~USD 1 million) guarantee.
In addition to the mouth-watering guarantees, the series also offers players a chance to claim a seat to the APT’s largest-ever guaranteed tournament series running November 14-30, 2025 – the Asian Poker Tour Championship (APTC).
There are seven seats in total up for grabs, with the top three places in the Main Event, as well as the champions of the APT Super High Roller, the APT High Roller, the Superstar Challenge, and the Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8 all receiving a ticket to the USD 5 million guaranteed APTC Main Event valued at USD 10,000.
Beyond the poker tables, Paradise City’s world-class dining and entertainment options combined with a diverse selection of local bars and restaurants offer players plenty to do away from the felt.
The APT has done our homework, putting together a list of important information to get you started in planning your trip, including how to get to the venue, where to stay, and the best spots for food, and entertainment available.
LOCATION
The APT Incheon 2025 is taking place at the luxurious Paradise City, which is located close to Incheon International Airport.
Taxis and Uber are easily available at the airport and Paradise City is just a ten-minute ride away and you can also pre-book an airport pickup with APT travel partner DK Poker Tour Bookings, priced at USD 30 for a five seater going from Terminal 1 to Paradise City or USD 40 going from Terminal 2, or USD 50 for a seven-seater going from Terminal 1, or USD 60 from Terminal 2.
For those booking accommodation close to the venue, there is a free airport shuttle which stops at Paradise City and the Hyatt, and many of the hotels nearby, including Paradise City, also offer a free shuttle bus service, with the Hyatt Hotel, Hotel Hu Airport Hotel, and the Best Western Premier Incheon Airport Hotel all providing a free shuttle service.
You can also use public transport and take a bus from Incheon Airport T2-B1 floor, with buses 6006, 6010, 6100, 6103 running every nine minutes to Incheon Airport T1 (1F 2A). You can also take bus 4001; a seven-minute non-stop trip.
Then you catch buses 302, 303, or 306 for two stops to the E-Mart, which is located a short seven-minute walk (roughly 450m) from Paradise City.
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HOTELS
There are several great hotel options in the area, but you are advised to book early to get the best deals. The APT’s official travel partner DK Poker Tour Bookings has some great deals for those who want to be based close to the action.
Address: Sindosinam-ro 142 Beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
Google Ranking: 4.1 stars
Deal: DK Poker Tour Bookings
This 3-star hotel is located a short walk from Unseo station, which is a 30-minute bus ride from Paradise City or a 15-minute taxi ride.
Players booking through DK can get a 28 m2 deluxe twin room from USD 79 per night, or a 28 m2 deluxe double room from USD 86 per night, with airport pickup from USD 30 one-way. The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus service to and from the airport.
All rooms come with a flat screen TV, free WiFi, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer. There is an onsite guest laundry, as well as a bar and restaurant and a buffet breakfast option.
Address: 60 Gonghang-ro 424 Beon-gil, Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Google Ranking: 3.6 stars
Deal: DK Poker Tour Bookings
As the name suggests, this 3-star hotel is located close to Incheon International Airport and just a short 400m walk from Paradise City.
Players booking through DK can get a deluxe single room at USD 145 per night, or a deluxe triple room (both 66 m2) for USD 200 per night with airport pickup from USD 30 one-way. The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus service to and from the airport.
All rooms come with a 32" LCD TV with satellite and cable channels, Wifi access, refrigerator, air conditioner, gas stove, electric kettle, front-loading washer, hair dryer, closet, and hanger, 100% cotton towels, and two bottles of mineral water.
There is an onsite Korean restaurant open 24-hours, as well as cocktail bar ZIP BAR, open from 4pm-3am and the Jet Lagged Lizard bar open from 6pm-2am which offers bar food like pizzas, salads, quesadillas and assorted bar snacks.
Address: 48-27 Gonghang-ro 424 Beon-gil, Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Google Ranking: 3.8 stars
Deal: DK Poker Tour Bookings
This 4-star hotel is located just 3-minutes from Incheon International Airport and 300m from Paradise City.
Players booking through DK can get a traditional Korean Ondel room (32 m2) at USD 165 per night with airport pickup from USD 30 one-way. The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus service to and from the Terminal 1 of the airport.
All rooms come with cable or satellite television, AM/FM alarm clock, desk/work area, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, shower/tub, and additional in-room toiletries, iron, ironing board, high-speed Internet access, mini-bar, refrigerator, air-conditioning and an in-room safe.
The hotel has an onsite steakhouse open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 6:30am to 9:30pm.
Festivalgoers can take advantage of a package deal that includes event tickets, four nights at the Best Western Premier Incheon, and a two-way airport transfer from DK. Check out the package details below:
Other Accommodation Options
Outside of the above deals, players have the option of several nearby hotels, ranging from staying onsite at the five-star (4.6 star google ranking) Paradise City where prices start at USD 440 for a 45 m2 deluxe twin room, or the nearby five-star (4.4 star google ranking) Grand Hyatt Incheon where prices start at USD 270 per night for either a 38 m2 one king bed or twin bed West Tower room.
There is the option of the four-star (4.3 star google ranking) ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport where a 23 m2 superior room with one double bed starts from USD 125 per night, or USD 155 per night including breakfast.
Then there is the three-star (4.3 star google ranking) Hotel ORA Incheon where a 38 m2 deluxe twin airport view room will set you back USD 225 per night.
However, both above options are closer to the airport than they are Paradise City and would require daily Uber or taxi rides to reach the tournament venue.
Those looking for cheaper options nearby have the choice of the two-star (3.9 star google ranking) Incheon Airportel or the one-star (3.6 star google ranking) Gogo House Incheon where a 66 m2 one single bed and two queen bed kitchenette will set you back USD 140 per night.
There are cheap options further out, but none are within walking distance of the venue and would require more daily travel time.
FOOD
There is a decent selection of dining options available in or near the venue offering a wide variety of cuisines ranging from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Western-style fare, depending on your fancy. There are a great selection of restaurants onsite at Paradise City, both in the hotel itself, and on the Plaza, and there is also a 24-hour casino restaurant onsite.
There are also some culinary gems for foodies willing to make that extra effort for the perfect meal. Some of the standouts in the nearby area include:
Google Ranking: 4.2 stars
Located on the second floor of Paradise City, Paulie’s Pizza offers New York style pizza, pasta, and a selection of craft beers. Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-10pm, and Saturday-Sunday 11:30am-4pm and 5pm-10pm with last orders at 9pm.
Google Ranking: 4.1 stars
Located on site and open from Monday-Sunday, 12-3pm and 6pm-10pm Imperial Treasure is a Michelin star-rated Cantonese-style Chinese fine dining restaurant.
Google Ranking: 4 stars
A Japanese fine dining restaurant located in Paradise City serving different genres of Japanese foods with a creative twist. Open Monday-Sunday 12-3pm and 6pm-10pm.
Address: South Korea, Incheon, Jung-gu, Gonghang-ro 424 Beon-gil, 72 아이비씨 디오빌 108호
Google Ranking: 4.4 stars
Those looking for a classic Indian curry and Halal food should check out the Raj Indian restaurant near Incheon airport – approximately a 20 minute walk from the venue. Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 11:30am-10pm.
Address: 34 Eurwang-ro, Yongyu-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Google Ranking: 3.8 stars
Eurwangni Beach is approximately a 20-minute taxi ride from Paradise City and offers visitors several great seafood restaurants with Noeul & Bade being one of the best picks; this Korean seafood BBQ restaurant offers a great selection of fresh seafood dishes. Open 24-hours so a good late night food option.
AWARD-WINNING FOOD
There are several Michelin-starred restaurants in Seoul for those willing to make the trip, which is around an hour by train from Unseo station.
Standouts include the 3-star contemporary Korean restaurant Mingles, the 2-star Japanese sushi restaurant Kojima in Gangnam, and the 1-star Japanese sushi restaurant Sosuheon located a short walk from Seoul station.
COFFEE
Those looking for a quick caffeine fix near to the venue should check out:
Address: 2850-5 Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Google Ranking: 3.7 stars
Mega MGC Coffee is a coffee and beverage specialty store, open 8am-11pm Monday to Sunday. Located a five-minute walk from the venue.
Address: Jung-gu, Gonghang-ro 424 Beon-gil, 50 156호, Incheon, South Korea
Google Ranking: 3.8 stars
Located right next to Best Western Premier Hotel a short five-minute walk from the venue, this offers sandwiches, snacks, and beverages. Open from Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm.
ENTERTAINMENT
Of course, the highlight of the festival's entertainment will be the APT Players Party which kicks off at 10pm local time on Thursday, August 7. Full venue details for this will be announced via the APT social media accounts, so don't forget to sign up and follow the APT via the below links:
There are also a few bars and nightspots in the area worth checking out if you're after a nightcap:
Rubik
Address: 2874 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro, Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon
Google Ranking: 4.9 stars
Paradise City's music lounge and bar offers live jazz performances by local and international musicians along with European-style dining and cocktails. Open Wednesday to Sunday 7:30pm-2am.
Vy Bar and Karaoke
Address: 208 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro, 321 Beon-gil, Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea, 22382
Located at the Grand Hyatt, Vy Bar & Karaoke is a modern bar with private karaoke rooms. The drink menu features a range of unique cocktails, whiskies, and beers. Open Saturday-Sunday 6pm-1am, with Happy Hour running 6pm-8pm.
The Cinder Bar
Address: World Gate, 50 Gong-hang ro 424 Beon-gil Lot #138, Jung-gu, Incheon
Google Ranking: 4.9 stars
A great spot to grab a pint and sample their signature Philly cheesesteak sandwich (it’s awesome), the Cinder Bar also offers fish and chips and chicken wings as well as a selection of draft and bottled beers, spirits, shooters and cocktails. Open 4pm-1am Tuesday to Sunday.
The Jet Lagged Lizard
Address: Gonghang-ro 424 Beon-gil, 60 대우 스카이월드 110호, Jung-gu, Incheon
Google Ranking: 4.6 stars
As mentioned in the accommodation section this Western-style pub is located near the Best Western Premier Hotel. The Jet Lagged Lizard is popular with off-duty aircrew and serves cocktails and Western-style bar food including pizza and fried chicken. Open Monday to Sunday, 6pm-2am.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Of course, the main reason to come to Incheon in August is the APT Incheon, South Korea 2025, with some of the key highlights* including:
- Korea National Cup (KRW 100M/~USD 71K GTD): Aug 1-2 – KRW 700K (~USD 500) buy-in
- Mystery Bounty Hunter – Sponsored by Natural8 (KRW 200M/~USD 143K GTD): Aug 2-3 – KRW 900K (~USD 650) buy-in
- APT Super High Roller (KRW 500M/~USD 358K GTD): Aug 2-3 – KRW 15M (~USD 10,750) buy-in
- Sunday Super Stack: Aug 3 – KRW 500K (~USD 360) buy-in
- Superstar Challenge: Aug 4-5 – KRW 35M (~USD 25K) buy-in
- Main Event (KRW 1.5B/~USD 1M GTD): Aug 3-9 – KRW 2.5M (~USD 1,800) buy-in
- Zodiac Classic – Sponsored by Natural8 (KRW 250M/~USD 179K GTD): Aug 7-8 – KRW 3M (~USD 2,150) buy-in
- Mini Main Event (KRW 200M/~USD 143K) GTD: Aug 8-9 – KRW 900K (~USD 650) buy-in
- Baby Superstar Challenge: Aug 8 – KRW 10M (~USD 7,170) buy-in
- APT High Roller (KRW 400M/~USD 286K GTD): Aug 9-10 – KRW 5M (~USD 3,585) buy-in
- Double Stack (KRW 150M/~USD 107K GTD): Aug 9-10 – KRW 700K (~USD 500) buy-in
- Micro Main Event: Aug 10 – KRW 400K (~USD 290) buy-in
*All buy-ins in KRW, USD for reference only
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