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
"The hotel is extremely convenient for people needing a place near the airport. Rooms are modern and large, and the hotel is located directly in the airport. Was easy to get food and the pool is quite nice."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
"Everything great!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
"Perfect place to stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
"Everything besides the spa and smoke house was wonderful and only because I had an itinerary already planned I didn’t get to enjoy those spaces so pls don’t take it as an insult or bad review. Water park and pools was great for kids and adults our room in our building was nice and clean and we were ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
B&B Hotel Orlando International Drive Near Universal - Newly Renovated!
"Las habitations super limpid, el conceptions minimalists, estiolo europeo nos encanto"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DASKK Orlando Hotel near Universal Blvd, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Staff were nice"
Reviewed on 25 May 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 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 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.
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.