Alafaya Travel Guide
Orlando
Popular places to visit
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
Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
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
One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Top hotels in Alafaya
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Great hotel
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
We didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
Property was clean, convenient parking can be exhausting at times due to all the travel coming through staying at the hotel. Attraction stand inside the hotel the lady that was working there was extremely nice. Check in was ok. A lot of waiting before they call the next person to be checked in, not ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
We had no hot water for over one day so no showers. The lighting in the rooms was terrible. However the rooms were clean. It was raining so we did not use the pool. The location is central to most places and the cost is low.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Marriott's Grande Vista
Great resort for a weekend getaway!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort
Could improve the overall quality of the hotel, there’s not that much space in the rooms for hanging, storage or seating. Laundry room didn’t soap and staff didn’t do anything about it. Nobody answer the phone for us to check out at 2 am.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alafaya
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.
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 The Social or Orlando City Hall might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.
Lake Nona
Visitors to Lake Nona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, USTA National Campus is worth a stop.
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.
Williamsburg
Notable for its restaurants, shopping and golf courses, Williamsburg is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Orlando. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Aquatica or Orange County Convention Center.
