Once dubbed ‘The Magic City’, quirky Eureka Springs is a brilliant historic community with a fabulously liberal, artsy vibe, nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Accommodation options are plentiful, and fit for a whole array of budgets. Most of the best places to stay in Eureka Springs are characterful B&Bs, promising an intimate hideaway to cosy in to after sampling the city’s lively cafe, bar and restaurant scene.

Featuring in Native American legends as the site of the Great Healing Spring, Eureka Springs flourished as a nineteenth-century spa city and tourist destination, promoted as a place of magical healing. Tucked up in Arkansas’ north-western corner, the secluded city boasts steep winding streets lined with brightly painted Victorian houses built from local stone and offering impressive views of the mountains and forests.

Beyond the city limits lie the Ozarks, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. Discover the region on horseback with an expert guide or try mountain biking and hiking along picturesque trails. There’s fishing to be done on the White River or the Kings River, too, as well as water sports on nearby Beaver Lake — also a popular camping spot.

The entire pint-sized downtown area of Eureka Springs is on the USA’s National Register of Historic Places, and is the perfect place for history buffs, art aficionados or funky music and bric-a-brac lovers to explore. Don't miss the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, a ghost tour of the Crescent Hotel, and a glimpse of the iconic Christ of the Ozarks statue. Peer into craft emporiums, fine art galleries, fun boutiques and music shops before picking a perch for an ice cream or an award-winning craft beer from a local brewery. Food is big in Eureka Springs, and there’s a whole range of eclectic independent options — from roadside barbecues to Indian curries, Bavarian cuisine to gourmet pizza — set to satisfy travellers of all ages and tastes.

With soothing spas and alternative treatments aplenty, Eureka Springs is also a wonderfully relaxing and romantic destination. Do look into the annual programme of events before you travel, as it’s worth timing your trip to hit a dreamy food festival or to catch a live blues gig. Whether you’re a couple looking for a rejuvenating getaway, or a wacky art lover keen to soak up the area’s great vibes, the best places to stay in Eureka Springs offer cosy rooms in carefully restored Victorian homes with crackling log fires and local recommendations aplenty.

The Best Places to Stay in Eureka Springs

For a romantic boutique B&B

• Arsenic and Old Lace Inn is a gorgeous boutique B&B with five pretty rooms, close to all the main Eureka Springs attractions. Romantic couples will adore relaxing on the wrap-around verandah before cosying up by the fire. Well-placed for exploring the town, too.
• Heartstone Inn and Cottages is a charming B&B with eleven tradtionally dressed rooms with romantic fireplaces, private decks and luxury bathrooms. There's a grown-up feel to this place and no children under 12 allowed.

For outdoorsy explorers

• 5 Ojo Inn offers nine traditionally-decorated bedrooms in a tranquil forested setting on the outskirts of town. Pick this place for a laid-back hideaway feel, with excellent walking and fishing in the area. The outdoor hot tub's also is a big hit. An old-school B&B for nature lovers!

For an apartment or villa

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• There are regular international and domestic flights to Fayetteville and Springfield Airports, both of which are within a couple of hours' reach of Eureka Springs. Hop in a taxi, or arrange an airport pick up with your B&B before you travel, so that your journey is as smooth as possible.
• Alternatively, contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car. There is so much to explore in the area, and it's far easier to get around if you have your own transport!
• Temperatures hit around 30°C during the summer months (June to August). Visit in the spring or autumn for cooler weather, and to avoid the crowds.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Bentonville.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in Arkansas.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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