What is Downtown Orlando like?

Travellers love the Downtown Orlando neighbourhood for its beautiful lakeside setting, bar scene and great live music scene. Are you looking for Downtown Orlando travel tips? Make sure that you visit Gallery at Avalon Island and The Social while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Orlando?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown is the highest ranked property in Downtown Orlando. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Kia Center, and it offers a fitness centre and a bar. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Aloft Orlando Downtown and Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Orlando area?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Orlando to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Orlando area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Orlando, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown Orlando.

What is there to do in this Orlando neighbourhood?

Sights like The Social, SAK Comedy Lab and Mad Cow Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Orlando. Gallery at Avalon Island and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Kia Center and Camping World Stadium are some popular places to visit in the area around Downtown Orlando. City Arts Factory and Orange County Regional History Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Orlando.

How can I get around Downtown Orlando and the greater Orlando area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Church Street Station and Lynx Central Station.

Top 10 Downtown Orlando Hotels of 2026

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Virelli Apartments Upscale King Suite in the Heart of Orlando w Pool

Downtown Orlando

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Downtown Orlando

Aecio

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection

Downtown Orlando

Derek Ramon

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Aloft by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Downtown Orlando

Carol

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Downtown Orlando

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown

Downtown Orlando

David

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

14.2 km from Downtown Orlando

Eddy

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport

Airport North, 11.2 km from Downtown Orlando

Adelina

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Florida Center, 10.3 km from Downtown Orlando

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Rosen Shingle Creek

14 km from Downtown Orlando

David

includes taxes & fees

12 Jun - 13 Jun

Caribe Royale Orlando

23.2 km from Downtown Orlando

Charles Wellington

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Orlando Palms Hotel

11.5 km from Downtown Orlando

Issac

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Hyatt House Orlando Airport

Airport North, 11.5 km from Downtown Orlando

Svtlana

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

30.7 km from Downtown Orlando

Loretha

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village

Airport North, 11.4 km from Downtown Orlando

Amy

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - Disney Springs® Area

22.6 km from Downtown Orlando

Gary

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF

17.6 km from Downtown Orlando

Jose

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Orlando Airport

Airport North, 11.4 km from Downtown Orlando

Eileen

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Wyndham Garden Orlando Airport

Belle Isle, 10.3 km from Downtown Orlando

jorge

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Spark by Hilton Orlando near Universal

Florida Center, 9.7 km from Downtown Orlando

navita

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

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Where to stay in Downtown Orlando

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International Drive District

Adventure activities, iconic attractions, shopping and world-class dining destinations make this famous street one of Orlando’s most popular tourist attractions.

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Bay Lake

Exciting theme parks plentiful wildlife and top sights from Epcot® to Walt Disney World® Resort – discover Bay Lake, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

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Champions Gate

Ample dining options and top golf courses are well-reviewed features of Champions Gate. Make a stop by top sights like ChampionsGate Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

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Florida Center

If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.

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Reunion

The top golf courses and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.

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Top Downtown Orlando Hotel Reviews

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the suites, they were very clean and spacious. I originally had a two queen room, it was minimalist to the extreme,I did not care for it so I upgraded. "

Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center

4/10 Poor

"My main complaint about this hotel was that I stayed there for 8 nights and for 5 nights my room was not equipped with a smoke detector/fire alarm. Sunday night the detector started beeping at 1:30 in the morning. I called the desk who said that they would have a maintenance person come to replace the batteries. I had to call again at 2am. They said that they were still looking for someone. Finally at 2:30am someone showed up and removed the entire detector stating that they would replace it later that day. They did not. Tuesday I notified the office that it was still not replaced. They put in a new ticket to have it replaced. Maintenance came and said they would try to have it fixed by the time we left. I called on Thursday and spoke with Luis. He said that he would contact maintenance and didn’t understand why it wasn’t replaced. Never heard back, no visit from anyone. Safety was not a priority for them. Hotel has transportation to Universal all day. Transportation to Disney is a little bit later and not in time for rope drop. Nice pool. Clean grounds. Nice room (except for the smoke detector) great location."

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Virelli Apartments Upscale King Suite in the Heart of Orlando w Pool

AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection

Aloft by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Rosen Shingle Creek

Caribe Royale Orlando

Orlando Palms Hotel

Hyatt House Orlando Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North

Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Airport @ Gateway Village

Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - Disney Springs® Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Orlando Airport

Wyndham Garden Orlando Airport

Spark by Hilton Orlando near Universal

Where to stay in Downtown Orlando

International Drive District

Bay Lake

Champions Gate

Florida Center

Reunion

Top Downtown Orlando Hotel Reviews

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

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