Famed as the home of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is a lively, youthful little city, with a burgeoning arts and sports scene, as well as plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of Arkansas' Ozark region. Accommodation options range from intimate inns to hip city hotels, fit for a whole array of tastes and budgets. The best places to stay in Fayetteville are set between the downtown area and the university campus, perfect for exploring both historic and contemporary spots on foot or by bicycle.

If you're curious about Fayetteville's history and culture, head to Fayetteville Historic Square, home to various heritage buildings. The Clinton House Museum, Shiloh Museum of the Ozarks (10 miles away) and the museum at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park (12 miles away) are all well worth visiting. Take a guided tour of the University of Arkansas campus — including iconic Old Main — and look out for student-led events and exhibitions during your trip.

Deep within the forested Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville is popular with hikers, bird watchers and mountain bikers. The 36-mile Razorback Regional Greenway offers the chance to fuse an appreciation of the great outdoors with a sense of the area's history — the path follows the Butterfield Stagecoach route, parts of the Trail of Tears, and inlcudes key Civil War sites. It's particularly striking in the autumn. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is brilliant for verdant strolls, whilst Lake Fayetteville is a family favourite, and great for boating and kayaking.

Catch the Arkansas Razorbacks in action or see some world-class track and field, before joining the crowds on Dickson Street to celebrate in style. The best places to stay in Fayetteville are just nearby!

The Best Places to Stay in Fayetteville

For a Heritage Inn

• Inn at Carnall Hall opened in 1905 and has a long history as part of the University of Arkansas. Following a recent renovation, the inn's 49 rooms are swish and stylish, perfect for couples, friends or families — especially those visiting university students. Expect a superb eatery and plenty of characterful charm. Brilliantly located on campus.
• Dickson Street Inn is a cosy B&B with 10 comfortable bedrooms in what was once a nineteenth-century family home. There's space for couples or families — some rooms have sofa beds — and the adjoining Dickson Street Pub is a great spot for an evening drink or some food (there are plenty of other bars and eateries nearby). Small, historic and welcoming.

For Contemporary Cool

• Graduate Fayetteville is a lively city hotel with funky interiors in a downtown high-rise. Pick this place for the youthful energy, hip decor and sociable communal areas. The swimming pool and complimentary bicycles are a lovely touch. A sure-fire hit with families or groups of friends travelling together.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY COTTAGE

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, 30 minutes' drive from Fayetteville by bus or taxi.
• Arkansas is great for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Visit in the spring (April - May) or autumn (September - October) for pleasant temperatures. Summer is peak season, and it can also be very hot.

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