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.
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls during your trip to Hot Springs. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Bathhouse Row
You can learn about the history of Hot Springs with a visit to Bathhouse Row. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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 Visitor Center
Find out about the history of Hot Springs when you take a trip to Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Small-Group Zipline Tour in Hot Springs
Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown
The Hotel Hot Springs
Hotel is nice, room was clean, but something bit me in my bed. Breakfast buffet for $15 is a ripoff. Eggs tasted like powdered eggs, coffee was bad.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
Loved our stay. Only issue was it is right next door to a convention center and there were events going on during our stay. People parked in the Embassy Suites parking lot so we had to park several blocks away.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Hot Springs
Clean and neat room. No kleenex box. Very helpful staff. A swimming pool! Comfortable bed. Beautiful setting. Breakfast is bagels, toast, cream cheese, butter, packaged muffins and donuts, cereal, boiled eggs, mandarins, bananas, yogurt. Very narrow aisle for breakfast, hard for people to ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area
Very quiet, clean, and great staff with a hot breakfast. Definitely a gem for the price. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Court
Very nice room / Apt. Living kitchen combo, nice bedroom with walk in closet , large tv. Large tv in living room. Nice bathroom. Recently renovated. Good parking. Adjacent restaurant was closed on the Tuesday and Wednesday we were there but property was very close to downtown historic area and NP. ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
All Seasons Lodge
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Bathhouse Row
If you're spending some time in Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park 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 Funtrackers Family Park.
West Hot Springs
If you're spending some time in West Hot Springs, Hot Springs National Park and Magic Springs and Crystal Falls are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Family Fun Park and Central Bowling Lanes.
