Ocala

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Ocala

Find the best Ocala areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Historic Downtown

Though Historic Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

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Historic District

Though Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paddock Mall and Silver Springs State Park.

North Magnolia Business District

While North Magnolia Business District isn't home to many top sights, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Fort King District

If you're spending some time in Fort King District, Silver Springs State Park and Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

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West Ocala

West Ocala might not have many top sights, but Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Equus Inn Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala

2.5 out of 5
3434 Sw College Rd Ocala FL
The price is €71 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
€71
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,518 reviews)
"I love Texas Roadhouse, not only are you the most convenient location. Your room and property surprised me. Great rate, great service. Thanks."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Equus Inn Ocala
Hilton Ocala

Hilton Ocala

3.5 out of 5
3600 Sw 36th Ave Ocala FL
The price is €105 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
€105
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff were very pleasant to deal with. The hotel was well situated and very clean."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Hilton Ocala
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
1626 S Pine Ave Ocala FL
The price is €67 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
€67
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was great! I was pleasantly surprised, being that I had never heard of this hotel brand name. It will be my new "go to" place to stay when I'm visiting Ocala."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
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Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North

Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North

3 out of 5
1610 NW 35TH AVENUE Ocala FL
Stay at this apartment in Ocala. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions World Equestrian Center – Ocala ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
"Loved our stay. Very clean and everything we needed was already supplied in the room"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North
stayAPT Suites Ocala

stayAPT Suites Ocala

4 out of 5
3509 W Silver Springs Blvd Ocala FL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ocala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions World Equestrian Center – Ocala ...
9/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
"We only stayed one night and this place was very comfortable and clean. I would stay here again if I’m in the area."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

stayAPT Suites Ocala
Pet-friendly Home Close to WEC Ocala!

Pet-friendly Home Close to WEC Ocala!

3 out of 5
Ocala FL
Stay at this cottage in Ocala. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions World Equestrian Center – Ocala and HITS Post Time Farm are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"The space is great but bedsheets & pillowcases were not so cleaned, had stains some hair & lint .On 2nd day, they gave us a new bedsheets!!"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Pet-friendly Home Close to WEC Ocala!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Ocala attractions

Florida Horse Park

8.6/10 (308 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Florida Horse Park, a lovely green space in Ocala. Discover the museums in this family-friendly area or seek out its horse riding.
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Things to do

Silver Springs Kayak Tour - Best price, Best Gear, Free Photos

Silver Springs Kayak Tour - Best price, Best Gear, Free Photos

€35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Springs Kayak Tour - Best price, Best Gear, Free Photos
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour

Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour

€71
per adult
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour
Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

€67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
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Silver Springs

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