What's it like in Downtown Springfield?

Downtown Springfield is a trendy neighbourhood that travellers like for its bars and restaurants. Are you looking for Downtown Springfield travel tips? Make sure that you visit Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Great Southern Bank Arena while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Springfield?

Based on our traveller data, University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Springfield. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Missouri State University, and it offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Vandivort and Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown .

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Springfield area?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Springfield to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Springfield area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Springfield, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’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, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Downtown Springfield.

What can I see and do in this Springfield neighbourhood?

Be sure to get some family photos at Springfield Cardinals, 1984 Arcade and Discovery Center of Springfield while you're out sightseeing in Downtown Springfield. You could also plan a visit to Abou Ben Adhem Shrine or Great Southern Bank Arena while you're in the neighbourhood. Hammons Tower, Landers Theater and Springfield Contemporary Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Springfield. When you're sightseeing in Springfield, History Museum on the Square and Creamery Arts Center are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Downtown Springfield Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Springfield hotels

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1. Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown

Downtown Springfield

Shon Ray Misevic

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a sink, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

2. Hotel Vandivort

Downtown Springfield

George

RM787 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking area.

3. University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield

Downtown Springfield

Wesley

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the city at dusk.

4. Moxy Springfield Downtown

Downtown Springfield

Edward

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

5. Walnut Street Inn

Downtown Springfield

Alan

RM642 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering views of the outside.

6. Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge

Fassnight, 2.8 km from Downtown Springfield

Tammy

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and string lights.

7. TownePlace Suites Springfield

Seminole Holland, 3.2 km from Downtown Springfield

Jun

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a microwave.

8. Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven

2.1 km from Downtown Springfield

Lynne

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern office space with ergonomic chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

9. Best Western Premier Springfield Plaza District Hotel

Oak Grove, 3.5 km from Downtown Springfield

Donna

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a small nightstand.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springfield North by IHG

5.4 km from Downtown Springfield

Jerry

RM509 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with stone walls, round tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield North

Doling, 4.4 km from Downtown Springfield

Ashley

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a coffee maker.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield South

Seminole Holland, 4.2 km from Downtown Springfield

Teresa

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant interior with brick walls, shelves with kitchenware, a wooden table, and chairs.

13. Culture Boutique Hotel

2.7 km from Downtown Springfield

Nicole

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows allowing natural light.

14. Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO

4.9 km from Downtown Springfield

Deanna

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting of a sunset.

15. Clarion Pointe Springfield Southeast

Galloway Village, 7.5 km from Downtown Springfield

Stephen

RM398 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a bed, and a large window.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield North

Parkwood, 5.5 km from Downtown Springfield

Amanda

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A conference room with a granite table, cushioned chairs, a fruit bowl, framed pictures, and a flat-screen TV.

17. Hampton Inn Springfield-South

Galloway Village, 5.9 km from Downtown Springfield

Ashley

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

18. Baymont by Wyndham Springfield I-44

Doling, 5.1 km from Downtown Springfield

Rebecca

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield North

Parkwood, 5.2 km from Downtown Springfield

Vicky

RM633 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Sundry Shop.

20. Greenstay Hotel & Suites

Bingham, 5.2 km from Downtown Springfield

Daryl

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Springfield

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Walnut Street Inn	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 236 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Springfield Downtown	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Vandivort	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Moxy Springfield Downtown	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 302 reviews	View
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield	3.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,673 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Springfield

Find the best Downtown Springfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Doling

Though Doling may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center and Dickerson Park Zoo.

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Southeast Springfield

While Southeast Springfield isn't home to many top sights, Battlefield Mall and Enterprise Park Lanes are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Galloway Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Galloway Village and surrounding area, you can visit Springfield Conservation Nature Center and Battlefield Mall.

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Meador Park

While there might not be top attractions in Meador Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Battlefield Mall and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.

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Seminole Holland

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seminole Holland and surrounding area, you can visit Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium.

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Top Downtown Springfield Hotel Reviews

Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge

8/10 Good

"Room was great but the refrigerator was leaking a small amount leaving a small wet spot in the carpet. Great location for the Bass Pro Shop and some great restaurants. Staff was super friendly"