Alafaya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
An attraction popular with visitors from around the world, where you can wander through film sets and enjoy the thrills and spills of the rides.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Disney Springs™
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
A fairy-tale theme park where all your childhood fantasies come true, whether you’re young or simply young at heart.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Activities
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Our pick of the best Alafaya Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
From the door man, check in and luggage clerk, everyone was amazing
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Great place. Will stay there again
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
Everything at our resort was in great condition, staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the pools and amenities were clean and well maintained
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
Old, needs a remodel
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Marriott's Grande Vista
The hotel needs a proper update. It’s old, limited seating pool side. Rooms are average, shower pressure was sub par. Food was mediocre
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort
The room was clean but really old and overall pretty gross. TV had a big weird bright spot in the middle, super distracting. Shower was leaky and mildewy. Blinds didn’t close properly. We were not in the renovated area as advertised on Expedia so that was disappointing. The garden was mostly dead, ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alafaya
Airport North
While there might not be top attractions in Airport North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center and Ventura Country Club.
Downtown Orlando
Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to The Social or Orlando City Hall might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.
Lake Nona
Visitors to Lake Nona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, USTA National Campus is worth a stop.
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is noteworthy for its theme parks, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cross Country Creek and Central Park Plaza Shopping Center.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsburg
Notable for its restaurants, shopping and golf courses, Williamsburg is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Orlando. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Aquatica or Orange County Convention Center.
