Downtown Travel Guide
Hot Springs
Popular places to visit
Hot Springs National Park
Escape into secluded woodland and breathe in the scent of mineral-enriched water that bubbles from the ground in America’s original spa district.
Lake Catherine State Park
You can take time to visit Lake Catherine State Park during your travels to Hot Springs. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Enjoy the hot springs and explore Garvan Woodland Gardens, a lovely green space in Hot Springs. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Fordyce Bathhouse Vistor Center
Find out about the history of Hot Springs when you take a trip to Fordyce Bathhouse Vistor Center. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Hot Springs Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Hot Springs Convention Center during your trip to Hot Springs. Discover the hot springs and spas in this family-friendly area.
Bank of the Ozarks Arena
Catch an event at Bank of the Ozarks Arena during your trip to Hot Springs. Discover the hot springs and spas in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown
The Hotel Hot Springs
We did not want to pay for breakfast fee just incase it was not to our liking. $15 fee per person.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Hot Springs
The room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area
Room was clean . Staff very friendly . I would definitely stay here again as long as the prices stay the same ! Loved it here !
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Best Court
I picked this hotel because of proximity to downtown. It was exactly as pictured. Everything was SPOTLESS. We stayed in a cottage. Kitchen had everything we needed. Its a very quiet hotel. Now parking is pretty tight for large trucks on the cottage side if the lot is full. We lucked out and went ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
All Seasons Lodge
It's a very good priced place very good for racetrackers to stay weekly during the oaklawn meet
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Bathhouse Row
If you're spending some time in Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park Aquarium and Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown
While visiting Uptown, you might make a stop by sights like Hot Springs National Park and Tiny Town.
Oaklawn District
While visiting Oaklawn District, you might make a stop by sights like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and NPS Visitor Center.
Side Town
While there might not be top attractions in Side Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and The Galaxy Connection.
West Hot Springs
If you're spending some time in West Hot Springs, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and Hot Springs National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Family Fun Park and Central Bowling Lanes.
