Alafaya Travel Guide
Orlando
Popular places to visit
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
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.
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.
Epcot®
Design your own race car and take an international food safari at the theme park that celebrates human achievement.
Things to do
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Top hotels in Alafaya
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
"Great visit"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
"Great theming, helpful staff, slight damage to the bed in the room, wake up calls were fun. Thanks for having us."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
"Amazing resort very quiet close to amazing restaurants and amenities in and around the hotel"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
"Very happy with the hotel, dining options on site, shuttle to the parks. Room was clean, comfortable and well maintained."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
B&B Hotel Orlando International Drive Near Universal - Newly Renovated!
"Everything was amazing! I just wish the staff were a little bit more friendly. But that’s just an easy fix! The rooms were clean and was in a great location"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Marriott's Grande Vista
"The overall hotel and resort was very nice. It had everything you could want in very nice surroundings. The security personnel were great and very helpful as was the maintenance staff. I had a problem with my door and they fixed it within an hour. The issue was , housekeeping. I was there for 21 ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Gallery at Avalon Island or The Social 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.