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Our top choices for Historic Downtown hotels

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (733 reviews)
"Nice hotel and great location, convenient restaurant & bar on site."
United States
Melinda
The price is ￥19,937
￥22,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
A covered porch with brick flooring, outdoor seating, and ceiling fans.

2. Shamrock Cove Inn

Shamrock Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Historic Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"If you’re looking for someplace inexpensive and clean, I recommend this place. It hearkens back to the old Florida style motels. It is very quaint."
United States
Duncan
The price is ￥8,532
￥9,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Shamrock Cove Inn
A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

3. avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Historic Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (990 reviews)
"Great please to stay clean rooms and great breakfast"
United States
mauricio j.
The price is ￥9,954
￥11,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, and a small table.

4. Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs

Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Historic Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It's next to the hospital so convenient for that."
Ireland
Sean
The price is ￥10,163
￥11,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Comfort Inn Ocala Silver Springs
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ocala by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ocala by IHG
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Historic Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jay
The price is ￥17,380
￥19,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ocala by IHG
A corridor with potted palm trees, white paneled walls, and a view of a landscaped area.

6. Hilton Ocala

Hilton Ocala
3.5 star property
6.1 km from Historic Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. Wonderful room service food!!!"
United States
David
The price is ￥18,009
￥20,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hilton Ocala
A covered outdoor area with a stone wall, wooden benches, and a white fence.

7. Equus Inn Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala
2.5 star property
5.5 km from Historic Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,457 reviews)
"Great breakfast"
United States
Karen
The price is ￥10,906
￥12,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Equus Inn Ocala
A stone fire pit with chairs around it, set in a gravel area with a white fence in the background.

8. Best Western Ocala Park Centre

Best Western Ocala Park Centre
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Historic Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,402 reviews)
"Had a great stay"
United States
Amy
The price is ￥11,235
￥12,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Ocala Park Centre
An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating areas.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Historic Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (749 reviews)
"Hotel is nice and accessible from main roads Breakfast was good, they do charge for parking which is not fair be cause it's open parking area"
United States
Erick
The price is ￥17,045
￥19,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ocala
A patio area with outdoor furniture and umbrellas, a white gate, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

10. Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Historic Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (489 reviews)
"Great stay, happy staff"
United States
Francis
The price is ￥12,096
￥13,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites
A spacious lobby with a blue sectional sofa, a small ottoman, and a large wall mural of horses.

11. Comfort Suites Ocala North

Comfort Suites Ocala North
2.5 star property
5.5 km from Historic Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"It’s great value for the price-room could have been cleaner upon our arrival. Staff were friendly and very nice."
United States
Catherine
The price is ￥11,953
￥13,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Comfort Suites Ocala North
A room with a teal sofa, a matching ottoman, a small table, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the balcony through the door.

12. Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Historic Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good hotel and close to the main area in Ocala."
Canada
Judith
The price is ￥14,711
￥16,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a view to a balcony.

13. Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG

Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Historic Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (547 reviews)
"We stayed there for the night with my husband and small dog as our midway stop from Miami to Atlanta. We loved how clean and quiet it was, and we especially loved the kitchen. Will stay here again!"
United States
Anais
The price is ￥15,326
￥17,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 by IHG
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area with a wooden table, and a kitchen area with a TV and shelves.

14. Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North

Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North
3.0 star property
5 km from Historic Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (310 reviews)
"The front desk was very helpful and accommodating. The hotel was very clean and the rooms are very spacious."
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥11,953
￥13,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Everhome Suites Ocala I-75 North
An outdoor patio with a curved blue sofa, a glass-top table with a fire feature, and a wooden pergola with string lights.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Historic Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Have stayed here multiple times, always happy with everything. Thank you"
United States
Maile
The price is ￥17,325
￥19,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook
A modern bistro with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

16. Courtyard Marriott Ocala

Courtyard Marriott Ocala
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Historic Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, only a $20 deposit as opposed to other hotels that’s $50 to $150"
United States
Jermaine
The price is ￥13,272
￥14,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard Marriott Ocala
A grand hotel entrance with a covered patio, large columns, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.

17. The Equestrian Hotel

The Equestrian Hotel
5.0 star property
12.6 km from Historic Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (797 reviews)
"The food was amazing everything was amazing"
United States
Erika
The price is ￥40,639
￥45,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Equestrian Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a desk lamp, and a window with blinds.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG
2.5 star property
8.1 km from Historic Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay. Very kind staff."
United States
Allyson
The price is ￥14,536
￥16,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - Ocala by IHG
A large, white building with a central entrance and a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

19. The Riding Academy Hotel

The Riding Academy Hotel
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Historic Downtown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,051 reviews)
"Such a lovely property and stay. Room was beautiful and bed was so comfortable. The AC is central and quiet. We drove out of our way to stay here and it was well worth it."
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥25,262
￥28,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Riding Academy Hotel
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a beige sofa, a green armchair, and a blue patterned rug.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ocala

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ocala
3.0 star property
6.5 km from Historic Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Had no complaints. Location was perfect."
United States
Barbara
The price is ￥12,514
￥13,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ocala
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

Find the best Historic Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A gazebo with a dome roof, surrounded by brick buildings and trees.

Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Paddock Mall and Silver Springs State Park.

A wooden barn with a large opening, surrounded by a grassy field and a wooden fence, under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with tall trees and lush greenery.

West Ocala

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Ocala and surrounding area, you can visit Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

North Magnolia Business District

While North Magnolia Business District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

Top Historic Downtown Hotel Reviews

The Equestrian Hotel

The Equestrian Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Truly fantastic. Absolutely everything, every staff member, every room, every amenity. Such a special place!"
Kate 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Equestrian Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Historic Downtown?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Ocala's Historic Downtown neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Historic Downtown?
Based on our traveler data, Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is Shamrock Cove Inn.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Historic Downtown area?
When you want to find places to stay in Ocala, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodations in Historic Downtown.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Historic Downtown.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Downtown?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Historic Downtown, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Ocala neighborhood?
Tuscawilla Park, Discovery Center, and Reilly Arts Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Historic Downtown. When you're sightseeing in Ocala, Hampton Aquatic Fun Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP are also worth a stop.