Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala

Visit Historic Downtown
Stay near popular Historic Downtown attractions
Things to do

Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak SMALL GROUP Wildlife Tour

Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
"I truly enjoyed my stay. Front Desk staff on check in and check out were great.Bartenders were EVERYTHING. I loved it. Ms Desiree worked so hard under tough conditions. Ivette was super helpful."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Shamrock Cove Inn
"Place was horrible please do not stay here"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Equus Inn Ocala
"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

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
"We received refund from Expedia since room had cockroaches"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hilton Ocala
"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

The Riding Academy Hotel
"Cleaning staff was very attentive and great. It was a very great facility, comfortable beds, and awesome amenities. We would stay there again."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

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.

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.

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.
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.


