Where to Stay in Orlando
Prices & schedules checked October 25, 2026
Visit Orlando notes more than 480 hotels and resorts and over 130,000 rooms, plus vacation rentals. For a tour-focused trip the practical question is which corridor you sleep in: International Drive, the Kissimmee / U.S. 192 belt, or Lake Buena Vista near Disney.
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Quick pick
| Base | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| International Drive | Universal, SeaWorld, ICON Park, I-Ride Trolley, many tour meeting points | Touristy strip; Disney is a drive or shuttle |
| Lake Buena Vista | Walt Disney World–centric trips, Disney Springs access | Farther from Universal / KSC meeting points |
| Kissimmee | Vacation homes, value hotels, Boggy Creek airboats | You’ll want a car for most days |
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International Drive
International Drive Orlando’s own lodging page positions I-Drive as the strip for attractions, shopping, dining and the I-Ride Trolley — our pick if Universal, SeaWorld, ICON Park or coach day-trip pickups matter most.
Lake Buena Vista
The Disney-adjacent base for guests prioritizing Walt Disney World resorts and Disney Springs. Search here when park days are mostly Disney.
Kissimmee
South of the tourist core along U.S. 192 — common for vacation homes and for driving to Boggy Creek airboats. Plan on a rental car.
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