The Best Hotels Closest to Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock for 2026

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A large, historic building with a prominent tower and multiple windows.

A formal dining room with a large table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and a decorative centerpiece.

A room with a large red armchair, a blue sofa, a wooden chair, a red chair, a white canopy bed, a chandelier, a patterned rug, and a small table with towels.

A traditional room with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and a large mirror.

1. The Empress of Little Rock

East of Broadway, 2.2 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Brandi

￥13,397

￥22,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wicker chair and table set on a wooden deck with a white fence and greenery in the background.

A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A cottage with a green exterior, a yellow door, and a sign indicating it's a carriage house.

A cozy living room with a wicker sofa, a blue armchair, a beige armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a fireplace.

2. Rosemont B&B Cottages

Downtown Little Rock, 2.2 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Genia

￥17,971

￥20,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with two beds, each with yellow and patterned bedding, a dark headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with a marble table and chairs, and a reception area with a marble counter and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot with several cars and a green-lit entrance.

3. Garden Inn and Suites Little Rock

Little Rock Medical District, 2.6 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Jennifer

￥13,851

￥16,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A deck with a wooden table and chairs, a small garden area, and a house with light siding and a window.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books. There are two skylights and a large window providing natural light.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a loft bedroom, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

4. Walk to Main St: Eclectic Gem in Little Rock

Pettaway, 2.9 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

￥28,571

￥43,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

A restaurant with round tables, chairs, and a wall with a motivational quote.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted decorative piece, and a vending machine stocked with snacks.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Little Rock Otter Creek

12.4 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Richard

￥16,890

￥19,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a staircase leading to another level.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and wooden window frames.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a landing area.

6. The Baker

4.7 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Charlotte

￥20,912

￥24,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered driveway, and a stone facade.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a small seating area.

7. Hampton Inn North Little Rock McCain Mall

9.9 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Melissa

￥17,308

￥19,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern, well-lit cafe with a central wooden counter, seating area, and various coffee machines.

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, tables, chairs, and red umbrellas.

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying snacks and a large wall with the hotel's name.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton North Little Rock

10.1 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Antoinette

￥19,286

￥22,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a covered seating area.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott".

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a wardrobe, a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, tables, and a dining area.

9. Towneplace Suites By Marriott North Little Rock

10.6 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Scott

￥23,520

￥27,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A snack display with a 'Home is where the snacks are' sign, a refrigerated beverage area, and a 'hello' sign on a table.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and a mirrored wall.

A modern kitchen area with a self-service station, including a coffee machine, toaster, and bowls on shelves.

A modern hotel building with the sign "Home Suites by Hilton" on the facade.

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Little Rock Midtown/Medical Center

Briarwood, 4.9 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Delia

￥17,345

￥19,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a central seating area with multiple chairs and tables.

A large, historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a counter, and several wooden bar stools.

A grand hallway with marble columns, a grand piano, and a stained glass window with draped curtains.

11. Capital Hotel

Downtown Little Rock, 3.6 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Saousan

￥33,519

￥38,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a large mural on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

12. Tru by Hilton North Little Rock

10 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Philip

￥16,697

￥19,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage, bacon, and other items.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and large windows with a view of trees.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, framed artwork on the walls, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Little Rock North Sherwood by IHG

13.1 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Andrew

￥16,416

￥18,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, wooden tables, and chairs, a patterned rug, and large windows.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a cityscape artwork, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock Airport

Downtown Little Rock, 6.8 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Jason

￥17,308

￥19,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a row of potted plants along the window.

An aerial view of a hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and a barbecue area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central walkway, and a modern ceiling design.

15. Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock

4.2 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Aparajita

￥17,919

￥20,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, two stools, and a fire feature.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a central table, and a clock on the wall.

A modern cafe with a long counter, coffee machines, a refrigerator, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel building with "HOME 2" signage, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Little Rock West

West Little Rock, 8.8 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Michael

￥15,326

￥17,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a central seating area, a large wall with a geometric pattern, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large pillars, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a glass railing, escalators, and a reception desk labeled "STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER".

An outdoor seating area with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with a bridge in the background.

17. Little Rock Marriott

Downtown Little Rock, 3.6 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

justin

￥23,343

￥26,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A circular stone fire pit with a fire burning inside, surrounded by chairs and a stone wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a curved canopy and a stone pillar.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden finish and a decorative wall piece above it.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Little Rock Airport

Downtown Little Rock, 6.5 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Kay Lynn

￥15,836

￥18,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a 'Stay Apt Suites' sign, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a parking lot.

A modern outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, white armchairs, and a black fire pit.

19. stayAPT Suites North Little Rock

10.4 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Angela

￥16,416

￥18,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern cafe with a central counter, seating area, and a display of beverages.

A breakfast counter with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST," featuring bagels, donuts, and cereal.

A modern self-service kiosk with a refrigerated section, various snacks, and bottled water.

A modern lounge area with seating, a reception desk, and a view of the parking lot.

20. Tru by Hilton Little Rock West

Southwest, 12.6 km from Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Hayden

￥15,188

￥17,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock-Downtown

8/10 Good

"Paid parking was not attached. Rain. Breakfast was kinda gross. Precooked greasy meat(?) sausage patties. Scrambled egg product."

Capital Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous hotel, in clean safe are. The rooms are well maintained, clean and beautiful. Its walking distance to the Clinton Library, parks, restaurants, state house, museums. Definitely recommend it."

Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Welcoming and helpful staff. Free shuttle to the arena and they would pick you up all for free! Nice restaurants and bars inside. I loved how the rooms did not have carpet. They were clean and cozy. Only complaint was the noise level. We could hear people in the hall and outside in the courtyard. It was a very nice stay overall though."

Garden Inn and Suites Little Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Best Breakfast ever!!!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Little Rock

10/10 Excellent

"Easy entrance, clean room enjoyed our stay"

Little Rock Marriott

8/10 Good

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Historic Sallie Peay House - Luxe Downtown Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Really wonderful home with complete amenities. Home and bedrooms were actually a lot larger than pictures depicts which helped pir 10 adults. Bathrooms are nice, modern and well appointed as well as kitchen. Home earns its award winning reputation due to its historic yet modern feel. Host was very accommodating."

Family and Pet friendly home!

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed the stay, easy check in and clean property.The location was convenient and quiet.It’s an older home and dated, but everything you needed was included."

Charm & Style in Downtown Little Rock

10/10 Excellent

"The house was excellently furnished, and the neighborhood was pleasantly quiet (important to us, living in the woods). It especially surprised us how the house felt larger inside than it appeared outside. It checked off all the boxes for a large family traveling with a baby, and we plan on booking here again next summer."

Other attractions near Arkansas State Fairgrounds

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.

Little Rock Central High School

9.2/10 (59 reviews)

Visit this historic school and museum to learn about the history of desegregation and the crucial role that this site played in the early civil rights movement.

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A neoclassical building with a large dome, columns, and two flags.

Arkansas State Capitol Building

8.6/10 (264 reviews)

After visiting Arkansas State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Rock Township. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Barton Coliseum

7.6/10 (8 reviews)

Catch an event at Barton Coliseum during your trip to Big Rock Township. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Central High Museum and Visitor Center

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Central High Museum and Visitor Center in Big Rock Township. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Trinity Cathedral

After visiting Trinity Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Rock Township. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Arkansas Governor's Mansion

Find out about the history of Big Rock Township when you take a trip to Arkansas Governor's Mansion. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Arkansas Supreme Court

After visiting Arkansas Supreme Court, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Big Rock Township. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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ESSE Purse Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in ESSE Purse Museum during your travels in Big Rock Township. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Arkansas State Fairgrounds?

Arkansas State Fairgrounds is located in an area of Big Rock Township known for its beautiful river views, sporting events, and beautiful libraries. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Arkansas State Fairgrounds?

Comfort Inn & Suites Presidential - Downtown Little Rock is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Arkansas State Fairgrounds. Other good options within a few miles include Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock and Little Rock Marriott.

How many hotels are there near Arkansas State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Arkansas State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Arkansas State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Arkansas State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Arkansas State Fairgrounds?

For more information about updating your stay near Arkansas State Fairgrounds or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Arkansas State Fairgrounds?

Study the collections at Arkansas School for the Deaf Historical Museum, Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, or ESSE Purse Museum. Little Rock Central High School, Arkansas Governor's Mansion, and Hinderliter Tavern are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Arkansas State Fairgrounds. You can catch a show at Robinson Center, Arkansas Repertory Theater, and Ron Robinson Theater.

How can I get to Arkansas State Fairgrounds?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Little Rock Union Station. There may not be many public transit choices near Arkansas State Fairgrounds so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Arkansas State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Empress of Little Rock

2. Rosemont B&B Cottages

3. Garden Inn and Suites Little Rock

4. Walk to Main St: Eclectic Gem in Little Rock

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Little Rock Otter Creek

6. The Baker

7. Hampton Inn North Little Rock McCain Mall

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton North Little Rock

9. Towneplace Suites By Marriott North Little Rock

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Little Rock Midtown/Medical Center

11. Capital Hotel

12. Tru by Hilton North Little Rock

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Little Rock North Sherwood by IHG

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock Airport

15. Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Little Rock West

17. Little Rock Marriott

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Little Rock Airport

19. stayAPT Suites North Little Rock

20. Tru by Hilton Little Rock West

Top Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock-Downtown

Capital Hotel

Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock

Garden Inn and Suites Little Rock

DoubleTree by Hilton Little Rock

Little Rock Marriott

Historic Sallie Peay House - Luxe Downtown Retreat

Family and Pet friendly home!

Charm & Style in Downtown Little Rock

Other attractions near Arkansas State Fairgrounds

Little Rock Central High School

Arkansas State Capitol Building

Barton Coliseum

Central High Museum and Visitor Center

Trinity Cathedral

Arkansas Governor's Mansion

Arkansas Supreme Court

ESSE Purse Museum

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