SoDo District Travel Guide
Orlando
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Popular places to visit
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
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
Exhilarating rides and world class film sets are brought together to create this outstanding world-renowned theme park.
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
Situated in the shady limelight of a magical fairy-tale castle, this world class attraction is most famous for its breath-taking theme parks, offering visitors hours of entertainment.
Epcot®
This awe inspiring theme park celebrates human achievement in the field of science and engineering. Design a future race car, depart on a food safari or fly to Mars on one of the parks many rides.
Top hotels in SoDo District
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
"Clean room. Loved the hot tub in room"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
"Great visit"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
"It was great.There was plenty of stuff to keep the kids busy direct by route to the parks with great"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Buena Vista Suites Orlando
"What a terrible experience. This year marked 18 years of staying there. I've stayed under the last name Zoglio, Lupo, Piacitelli... since 2008. The check-in experience was a nightmare. The manager Aiysha treated me so poorly I still cannot wrap my head around it. This hotel has changed greatly. They ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Walt Disney World Dolphin
"Hotel location is great and clean rooms. Had we not had such a hard time with checkin I would give it a better review"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
"I hate everything about this place. It's not what it says on the website we went there for a three night trip we couldn't even enjoy ourselves. All the amenities were closed. No access to pools. No access to the door to the pools. Gates are locked front desk telling you different different things ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around SoDo District
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 Gallery at Avalon Island or The Social might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.
Millenia
If you're spending some time in Millenia, Mall at Millenia and Exotic Car Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Tangelo Park
Tangelo Park is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Universal’s Volcano Bay and Universal Orlando Resort are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
