1N-COUNT 喧嚣之地;热闹的娱乐场所 You can refer to an exciting place where there is a lot of activity or entertainment as a hot spot . 喧嚣之地;热闹的娱乐场所 [informal]
...a fancy Manhattan hot spot.
曼哈顿一家热闹喧哗的高级娱乐场所
...a popular and lively package tour hotspot.
广受欢迎、意趣盎然的包价旅游热点
2N-COUNT （发生战斗或政治动乱的）热点地区，多事之地 You can refer to an area where there is fighting or serious political trouble as a hot spot. （发生战斗或政治动乱的）热点地区，多事之地 [journalism]
There were many hot spots in the region, where fighting had been going on.