Ocala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Ocala

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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 NZ$141 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$141
19 Nov - 20 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! (2,529 reviews)
"Easy peasy lemon squeesie. Great place for a overnight. No problems whatsoever."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Equus Inn Ocala
Hilton Ocala

Hilton Ocala

3.5 out of 5
3600 Sw 36th Ave Ocala FL
The price is NZ$209 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$209
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
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 NZ$158 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$158
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Wonderful as always. Stay here for business and it never disappoints"

Reviewed on 8 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! (338 reviews)
"Unsafe. People lingering outside, sleeping in cars. Motorized window blind broke and were given zip ties and rubber bands. Only decaf coffee available, no shower gel, given a bar of soap we needed to pick up at desk along with toilet paper, WiFi not secure, tv kept losing signal, no one ..."

Reviewed on 8 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! (176 reviews)
"Clean room , decent sized ,furniture not the most comfortable. Staff friendly and accommodating ."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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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Activities

Rainbow Springs Kayak and Paddleboard

Rainbow Springs Clear Kayak and Paddleboard Guided Tours

NZ$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rainbow Springs Clear Kayak and Paddleboard Guided Tours
Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour

Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour

NZ$109
per adult
Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

NZ$116
per adult
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

NZ$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour
Silver Springs Kayak Tour - Best price, Best Gear, Free Photos

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

NZ$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Springs Kayak Tour - Best price, Best Gear, Free Photos
Silver Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Silver Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

NZ$157
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Silver Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour
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Cities near Ocala

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