Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala

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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
The place is nice and well-located. The staff was okay, but what really needs improvement is the noise level. The rooms near the bar should have a soundproofing system, as there is live music played at an excessively high volume, making it impossible to sleep. You can also hear traffic noise and ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Shamrock Cove Inn
I have stayed here off and on the last few years, and it has just gone downhill. Guessing maybe change of ownership? Rooms used to have personality and home touches. Now, my room was very minimal with poor lighting. My whole room had 1 lamp in one corner of the room. It was inexpensive which made ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Equus Inn Ocala
Amazing value at the Equus Inn. Equivalent rooms in Gainesville were going to $700 per night during graduation. Clean rooms and well appointed. Breakfast pretty good. Usual stuff like hot scrambled eggs, ham, pancakes, waffles. Would stay again if Gainesville sold out.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
Very run down. Lots of people hanging out litterally doing drugs in the parking lot. The free breakfast they serve was pretty sad. Every staff member i encountered was very friendly. Friendly staff would be my only positive remark.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Near I-75. But not loud, fenced and was clean . Will stay again , if needed.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hilton Ocala
The room was clean - no complaints! And the staff was friendly. We did not experience the breakfast or bar.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

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

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.

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

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.
