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 Express Passes
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando
Top hotels in Alafaya
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Clean room, great facilities, good food.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
Staff were very courteous and room was cleaned daily.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Clean room, the sink didn’t drain that well
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Orlando
I had great stay. The welcoming staff, front desk staff and bell hop desk were all so friendly and helpful. The pool grounds are so beautiful. However, the pool deck was very dirty- food and spilled drinks. I wish the hot tub was for adult use; there were a lot of unsupervised children at the pool ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
Staff was fantastic, Room was great , pools bar property in general was like a resort loved it !! Only issue I am sure will get resolved is I used credit card for everything and didn’t want any charges to room. Kinda shocked when $277.00 was charged to room for food yet credit card was charged. So ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Great staff!!! Great location for universal
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alafaya
South Semoran
When in South Semoran, you can plan a visit to Ventura Country Club and Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
College Park
If you're spending some time in College Park, Dubsdread Golf Course and Edgewater Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
