Ocala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A gazebo with a dome, surrounded by a white fence, and adorned with wreaths.
A dense forest with tall trees and a misty atmosphere.
View of the Silver River from a hiking trail in Silver Springs State Park, located near Ocala, Florida
Azaleas and Rainbow River in North Florida
A family enjoying a cool dip in a natural fresh water springs swimming hole at Juniper Springs in Ocala national forest in central Florida, north of Orlando.

Where to stay in Ocala

Find the best Ocala areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with classical architecture, a street with red and yellow traffic lights, and a palm tree.

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.

A gazebo with a dome roof, surrounded by brick buildings and trees.

Historic District

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

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.

A wooden barn with a large opening, surrounded by a grassy field and a wooden fence, under a partly cloudy sky.

Fort King District

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

A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with tall trees and lush greenery.

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 1.850.841 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
1.850.841 ₫
2.063.425 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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. ...
Equus Inn Ocala
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75

3 out of 5
3951 NW Blitchton Road Ocala FL
The price is 1.531.703 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
1.531.703 ₫
1.707.849 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.6/10 (1,021 reviews)
"Nice staff at front desk."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
The Equestrian Hotel

The Equestrian Hotel

5 out of 5
8510 NW 17th Lane Ocala FL
The price is 7.303.339 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
7.303.339 ₫
8.143.223 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Ocala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
The Equestrian Hotel
See all 1,332 properties in Ocala
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.
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 Ocala Downtown Square and World ...
Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North
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!
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 Ocala Downtown Square and World ...
9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and very clean very comfortable I enjoy staying"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

stayAPT Suites Ocala
See all properties in Ocala
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.
See properties

Cities near Ocala

A coastal residential area with beachfront properties, a marina, and high-rise hotels.

Belleview

A misty forest with a calm river and dead tree stumps.

Summerfield

A vintage sign for 'The Orange Shop' with a 'Fresh Juice' sign above it, located at NE 185 St and US HWY 301.

Citra

An aerial view of a river winding through a densely wooded area with a small marina and residential buildings along the banks.

Dunnellon

Other places like Ocala