Ocala Travel Guide

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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 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.

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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 ₹6,823 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹6,823
₹7,607 total
13 Aug - 14 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,293 reviews)
"Arrived at 6:00 p.m. for check-in, even though check-in begins at 3:00 p.m., and was told my room still wasn't ready, so I had to wait. The hotel is in a noisy location, and the room could have been much cleaner. There was dust in the corners, and the shower floor felt oily and slippery. Overall, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

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 ₹5,657 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹5,657
₹6,307 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 (1,005 reviews)
"We received refund from Expedia since room had cockroaches"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
Hilton Ocala

Hilton Ocala

3.5 out of 5
3600 Sw 36th Ave Ocala FL
The price is ₹10,203 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹10,203
₹11,376 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Love the location of this Hilton. It has à.great bar and Happy Hour. The room was very nice and clean. I have stayed at this Hilton for years"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Hilton Ocala
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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 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 Florida ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
"Simply prefect place to stay. Super clean . Great kitchen"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

stayAPT Suites Ocala
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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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Cities near Ocala

A river surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

Silver Springs

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

Belleview

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

Citra

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