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The best hotels near Old Town Kissimmee line a short stretch of W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (US-192), about a mile east of I-4, where five properties sit within roughly a 10-minute walk of the brick streets, the Ferris wheel and the Saturday night car cruise. A few more, including two full resorts, are a 3- to 5-minute drive away.
Old Town is an evening place: the car cruises roll at 8:30 PM and parking in the big lot can cost you. Staying close means you can walk over after a park day without moving the car. It also puts you about 6.5 to 8 miles by road from the EPCOT and Magic Kingdom parking lots.
Below are 8 hotels, roughly closest first, with the walking distance we measured, plus the breakfast, shuttle and parking terms each one publishes. If you’re still comparing areas, start with our guide to the best areas to stay in Orlando; for the whole of Kissimmee, see our best hotels in Kissimmee guide.
Quick answer: For the shortest walk, book Celebration Suites, next door to Old Town, whose suites have full kitchens and sleep up to 12. Comfort Suites Maingate East, across the street from Fun Spot, adds free breakfast, a free Disney shuttle and no resort fee. Staybridge Suites Royale Parc Suites is the pick for kitchens plus breakfast. The Holiday Inn & Suites across US-192 has a free shuttle to both Disney and Universal. If you’d rather drive a few minutes for a full resort, Gaylord Palms is about 1.2 miles away.
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What’s at Old Town Kissimmee today
Old Town opened in December 1986 at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. It describes itself as an 18-acre open-air walking district with more than 70 shops, restaurants, bars, rides and attractions. A 2019 renovation added the 86-foot Ferris wheel.
The rides include the Ferris wheel, the Hurricane roller coaster, a carousel, the Paratrooper, the Happy Days Family Fun Center arcade and Mortem Manor, a haunted attraction that opens Wednesday through Sunday from 6 PM, according to Old Town’s FAQ. At last check, Old Town was open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Next door, at 2850 Florida Plaza Boulevard, Fun Spot America Kissimmee has go-karts on multi-level tracks, the Mine Blower wooden coaster and a 300-foot Skycoaster that Fun Spot calls the world’s tallest. Hours change by day, so check Fun Spot’s calendar.
Weekly events at Old Town
| Day | Event | Times (at last check) |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Bike Night | 6 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | Karaoke | See Old Town’s calendar |
| Friday | Muscle Car Show and Cruise | From 3 PM; cruise 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Classic Car Show and Cruise | From 1 PM; cruise 8:30 PM |
| First Sunday | Import Car Show | See Old Town’s calendar |
The Saturday show is the famous one. Old Town says it’s the longest-running weekly car show and cruise in America, for cars built before 1985, with up to 250 cruisers. Spectators watch for free. Old Town also lists signature events: VetteFest on the first Saturday in October (October 3 in 2026), Halloween on October 31, the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve.
Parking at Old Town (and why a walkable hotel helps)
Old Town’s parking page says there are free lots behind the buildings and a larger lot of more than 650 spaces off Florida Plaza Boulevard, across from Fun Spot. That lot costs $11 plus tax and fees per car, paid by QR code or text, and special events may cost more. Old Town’s FAQ disagrees in part: it says the big lot is free Monday through Thursday and paid, cash only, on weekends, so read the signs. On a Saturday cruise night, walking from your hotel saves the fee and the hunt for a space.
How we chose: We started from Old Town’s US-192 entrance and measured walking routes with OpenStreetMap-based routing (FOSSGIS) and driving routes with OSRM, not straight lines. We checked breakfast, shuttles, parking and fees on official hotel pages and Disney’s Good Neighbor Hotel listings in October 2026 (“at last check” marks older figures). We favored short walks, free breakfast, free shuttles and kitchens, and we don’t assign scores.
Hotels near Old Town Kissimmee compared
| Hotel | To Old Town | Free breakfast | Park shuttle | Self-parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebration Suites | About 0.2 mi walk | No | None | Free (resort fee applies) |
| Staybridge Royale Parc | About 0.4 mi walk | Yes | Free, select parks | $10 a day |
| Comfort Suites Maingate East | About 0.4 mi walk | Yes | Free, Disney parks | $10 + tax |
| Holiday Inn & Suites SW | About 0.4 mi, across US-192 | Some rates (kids eat free) | Free, Disney and Universal | Free |
| Super 8 Kissimmee/Maingate | About 0.3 mi, across US-192 | Light breakfast item | None listed | Ask (fees may apply) |
| Fairfield Kissimmee/Celebration | About 0.8 mi, across US-192 | Yes | Disney parks (confirm cost) | Free |
| Gaylord Palms | About 1.2 mi drive | No | Disney, via resort fee | $40 a day (mid-2026) |
| Meliá Orlando Celebration | About 1.6 mi drive | No | Free, scheduled | Included, if available |
Distances are approximate routes to Old Town’s main entrance. Fees are as published at the time of writing, and Osceola County adds 13.5% tax to room rates.
1. Celebration Suites
Despite the name, Celebration Suites is an independent hotel in Kissimmee, at 5820 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, right next to Old Town and Fun Spot America. The walk to Old Town’s entrance is about 0.2 mile, the shortest on this list. The two-story blocks wrap around landscaped courtyards with three outdoor pools, which the hotel says are open from 9 AM to midnight.
Every unit is a suite with a separate living room and a fully equipped kitchen: stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher and cookware. One-bedroom suites sleep 4 (king) or 6, and two-bedroom suites sleep 8, 10 or 12 depending on the layout. There’s also mini golf, beach tennis, a playground, barbecue areas, 24-hour laundry rooms and Express Café, which serves coffee, sandwiches and Brazilian snacks such as pão de queijo.
- Why stay: The closest beds to Old Town, with space and a real kitchen for big families and groups.
- Getting there / to the parks: The hotel offers no free transportation. Its FAQ points to LYNX bus route 56, which stops in front of the hotel about every 30 minutes, and to rideshare. A car is easiest; Walt Disney World’s EPCOT parking lot is about 6.5 miles by road.
- Good to know: Parking is free, but a resort fee applies. It covers the pools, fitness center, mini golf, playground, parking and some Old Town discounts; the hotel’s FAQ doesn’t state the amount. Breakfast isn’t included. There are no elevators (rooms are reached by stairs), housekeeping is every other day, and pets up to 35 pounds are allowed for $35 plus tax per pet per day, with some breed restrictions.
Best for: Large families and groups who want to cook and walk to the car cruise.
2. Staybridge Suites Orlando Royale Parc Suites
This all-suite IHG hotel at 5876 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway describes itself as adjacent to Old Town and the World Food Trucks lot, and our route measurement puts Old Town’s entrance about 0.4 mile away on foot. The palm-filled courtyard has an outdoor pool, hot tub, grills and The Dive, a poolside bar and grill open 5 to 11 PM (weather permitting).
Suites range from a small studio to two bedrooms with two baths, and IHG says each has a fully equipped kitchen. A hot breakfast buffet is included from 6:30 to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 to 10 AM on weekends, and there’s a 24-hour fitness room and guest laundry.
- Why stay: Kitchen space and free breakfast, a short walk from Old Town.
- Getting there / to the parks: IHG lists a complimentary scheduled shuttle to select theme parks, first come, first served, and not for groups of 10 or more. The schedule can change, so check departure times at the front desk. By car, the Magic Kingdom’s parking area is about 8 miles away.
- Good to know: Self-parking is $10 a day. Pets under 80 pounds are welcome for $75 per stay (1 to 7 nights) or $150 (8 nights or more). IHG didn’t list a resort fee at last check, but read the rate details for any mandatory daily charge before you book.
Best for: Longer stays and families who want breakfast covered and a kitchen for dinners.
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3. Comfort Suites Maingate East
Comfort Suites sits behind Old Town at 2775 Florida Plaza Boulevard, about 0.2 mile on foot from Fun Spot and 0.4 mile from Old Town’s main entrance. The hotel’s FAQ says Old Town is “just steps” away, and Disney’s listing describes a seven-story building with interior corridors. It’s a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel.
All rooms are suites with a sleeper sofa, microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker. The two-queen suite (463 square feet) sleeps 6, while the king suite (431 square feet) and the one-bedroom suites (549 square feet) sleep 4. A hot and cold breakfast buffet with Mickey Mouse waffles is included; the hotel lists it from 6:30 to 9:30 AM (Disney’s listing says 7 to 10 AM). The heated pool and hot tub are open 24 hours, with quiet time from 10 PM, and a poolside Daiquiri bar serves food in the afternoon and evening.
- Why stay: Free breakfast, a free Disney shuttle and room for six, with no resort fee.
- Getting there / to the parks: Disney’s Good Neighbor page lists a free shuttle to the Walt Disney World theme parks; ask for the schedule at check-in. Disney describes the hotel as two miles from the entrance to the Walt Disney World Resort area; the park parking lots are about 4.5 to 9 miles by road, from Hollywood Studios (closest) to the Magic Kingdom Transportation and Ticket Center lot.
- Good to know: The hotel’s site lists on-site parking at $10 plus taxes and fees (Disney’s listing still says complimentary), and the hotel says it has no resort fee. Check-in is 3 PM and check-out 11 AM. Pets aren’t allowed (service animals excepted).
Best for: Budget families of up to six who want breakfast and a Disney shuttle included.
4. Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW – Celebration Area
This eight-story Holiday Inn at 5711 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway is on the north side of US-192, almost opposite Old Town. IHG says it’s “just steps” from Old Town. On foot it’s about 0.4 mile to the entrance, but you have to cross the highway, so use the marked crossings, especially with children and after dark.
Disney’s Good Neighbor listing counts 444 rooms and suites, most with balconies, including kids’ rooms with a queen bed for parents and a bunk bed for children. Rooms have a mini-fridge. The heated outdoor pool (8 AM to 10 PM) has a separate kids’ pool and a hot tub, and there’s a playground and a 24-hour game room. IHG lists a breakfast buffet and one on-site restaurant where kids under 12 eat free.
- Why stay: A free shuttle that covers Disney and Universal, plus family perks, across the road from Old Town.
- Getting there / to the parks: IHG currently lists a free shuttle to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Epic Universe, and Disney’s page lists the Disney parks and Disney Springs. Destinations have changed before (IHG earlier listed SeaWorld), so book seats and confirm times at the front desk.
- Good to know: Self-parking is complimentary, according to IHG and Disney. Check-in is 4 PM, and the minimum check-in age is 21. Some IHG packages include breakfast for the family, so compare rates.
Best for: Families splitting a trip between Disney and Universal without a rental car.
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5. Super 8 by Wyndham Kissimmee/Maingate/Orlando Area
The most basic option on the strip is this Super 8 at 5875 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, also on the north side of US-192. Wyndham says it’s “steps from Old Town”; our route measurement is about 0.3 mile, again with the highway to cross.
Wyndham lists an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator in every room, guest laundry and a free light breakfast item with coffee, tea and juice each morning.
- Why stay: A no-frills, budget base for a night or two of Old Town and Fun Spot.
- Getting there / to the parks: Wyndham lists no theme park shuttle, so plan to drive, take a rideshare or use LYNX route 56 on US-192.
- Good to know: Wyndham’s page is inconsistent on parking: its description says “ample free parking,” but its amenity list says “Onsite Parking – Fees May Apply.” Ask whether any parking or property fee applies before you book.
Best for: Couples and car-show fans on a tight budget who just need a clean bed.
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6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Kissimmee/Celebration
The Fairfield at 6073 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway is a modern, four-story, 150-room Marriott hotel on the north side of US-192, about 0.8 mile west of Old Town. That’s roughly a 15- to 20-minute walk, including a crossing of the highway, or a 3-minute drive. Marriott puts it 3 miles from Walt Disney World, and it’s a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel.
Rooms have two queens or a king, and suites add a sofa bed. Disney’s listing says every room has a mini-fridge and microwave and that breakfast includes two hot items daily; Marriott, at last check, described a continental and grab-and-go breakfast, so ask what’s served. There’s an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center and a guest laundry.
- Why stay: Free breakfast and free parking keep costs down, with Old Town a short drive or a longer walk away.
- Getting there / to the parks: Disney’s Good Neighbor page lists a shuttle to the Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs but doesn’t say it’s free, so confirm the schedule and any charge.
- Good to know: Marriott lists complimentary on-site parking. Up to two pets are welcome for a non-refundable $150 per stay (breed restrictions may apply). Marriott shows check-in at 4 PM (Disney’s listing says 3 PM) and a minimum check-in age of 21.
Best for: Brand-loyal travelers who want breakfast included and don’t mind a longer walk.
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7. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord Palms, on Osceola Parkway just north of US-192, is about 1.2 miles from Old Town by road, roughly a 3-minute drive. Rooms wrap around a 4.5-acre glass-roofed garden atrium, and the three-acre Cypress Springs water park outside has waterslides, a rapid river and a FlowRider surf simulator. There are nine restaurants and a full-service spa.
- Why stay: A full resort day between park days, with Old Town a short drive away for the evening.
- Getting there / to the parks: At last check, the resort fee included a shuttle to the four Disney theme parks and Disney Springs, bookable up to 5 days ahead. By car, EPCOT’s parking lot is about 5.5 miles away.
- Good to know: At last check (mid-2026), Gaylord charged a $45-plus-tax daily resort fee covering the Disney shuttle, Wi-Fi and water park entry for up to four guests, and self-parking was $40 a day (valet $55) plus tax. No pets. See our Gaylord Palms Resort guide for rooms and fees in detail.
Best for: Families who want a water park and resort amenities, and holiday visitors.
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8. Meliá Orlando Celebration
Meliá Orlando Celebration, which Old Town lists as a neighbor, sits at 225 Celebration Place in Celebration’s business district, about 1.6 miles from Old Town by road (around 5 minutes by car). Disney’s Good Neighbor listing describes 280 rooms, including one- and two-bedroom suites with designer kitchens, many with balconies overlooking the 360-degree vanishing-edge pool or the gardens.
The Wilson serves all three meals, there’s a complimentary happy hour from 4 to 5 PM daily, and the hotel is pet-friendly.
- Why stay: Resort-style suites with kitchens and a free shuttle, a quick drive from Old Town.
- Getting there / to the parks: Disney lists complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World and other nearby theme parks; check times at the front desk.
- Good to know: Disney’s listing shows complimentary parking, and Meliá lists parking as included, subject to availability. Check-in is 4 PM and check-out 11 AM. Ask about pet fees before you arrive.
Best for: Couples and families who want a quieter, upscale base and drive to Old Town for the evening.
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For more hotels just west of here, including The Inn at Celebration, see our guide to the best hotels in Celebration, Florida.
How to choose a hotel near Old Town Kissimmee
- Want to walk without crossing US-192? Celebration Suites, Staybridge and Comfort Suites are on Old Town’s side of the highway. The Holiday Inn, Super 8 and Fairfield are across it.
- Want breakfast included? Comfort Suites, Staybridge and the Fairfield include it. Celebration Suites gives you a full kitchen instead.
- No car? The Holiday Inn’s free shuttle covers Disney and Universal at last check, and Comfort Suites runs a free Disney shuttle. Farther west on US-192, our Ramada Kissimmee Gateway review covers another free shuttle option. You can compare more in our list of Orlando hotels with free Disney World shuttles.
- On a tight budget? Super 8 and Comfort Suites are the simplest picks here; our cheap hotels in Orlando guide compares budget stays across the region.
- Driving to the parks anyway? Budget for Disney’s standard theme park parking ($35 a day at the time of writing). Any hotel here is roughly 15 to 20 minutes from the Disney park lots without traffic.
Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book, so check the final price with tax and any resort fee.
Need a Disney bus? see Kissimmee hotels with a Disney shuttle, with operator times and fees.
Staying in Kissimmee? see Orlando airport to Kissimmee: taxi, rideshare, LYNX FastLink 407, shuttles and SR 417 tolls.
Frequently asked questions
What hotels are within walking distance of Old Town Kissimmee?
Celebration Suites is next door, about 0.2 mile from the entrance. Staybridge Suites Orlando Royale Parc Suites and Comfort Suites Maingate East (each about 0.4 mile) are on the same side of US-192. Super 8 and the Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW are a similar distance but across the highway. The Fairfield is about 0.8 mile west on the far side of the highway, roughly a 15- to 20-minute walk.
Is Old Town Kissimmee free to visit?
Walking the brick streets is free, and Old Town calls its weekly events, live music and car shows free. You pay for rides, attractions, food and drinks, and for parking in the large lot off Florida Plaza Boulevard, which Old Town’s parking page lists at $11 plus tax and fees per car (its FAQ says weekends only). Fun Spot America next door sells its own tickets.
What night is the car show at Old Town Kissimmee?
Saturday is the big one: the Classic Car Show starts at 1 PM and the cruise at 8:30 PM, for cars built before 1985. Friday has a Muscle Car Show from 3 PM with an 8:30 PM cruise, Wednesday is Bike Night from 6 to 10 PM, and an Import Car Show runs on the first Sunday of each month. Check Old Town’s calendar before you go.
How far is Old Town Kissimmee from Disney World?
Old Town is on US-192 about a mile east of I-4. From the nearby hotels, EPCOT’s parking lot is about 6.5 miles by road and the Magic Kingdom’s parking area about 8 miles, so expect roughly 15 to 20 minutes without traffic. Universal Orlando is about 12 miles away via I-4, so leave extra time at rush hour.
Where do you park at Old Town Kissimmee?
Old Town says there are free lots behind its buildings, plus a lot of more than 650 spaces off Florida Plaza Boulevard, across from Fun Spot. The parking page lists that lot at $11 plus tax and fees per car, paid by QR code or text, but the FAQ says it’s free Monday through Thursday and cash only on weekends. Unpaid cars can be towed, so read the signs.
Bottom line
For the easiest walk to Old Town, book Celebration Suites if you want space and a kitchen, or Comfort Suites Maingate East if you want free breakfast and a Disney shuttle. Choose the Holiday Inn & Suites across the road if Universal is also on your list, or Gaylord Palms if you want a full resort a short drive away. Check each hotel’s latest fees before you pay, and plan at least one Saturday night for the car cruise.
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Sources checked in October 2026: Old Town Kissimmee car shows and events, Old Town Kissimmee parking, Fun Spot America Kissimmee, Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels: Comfort Suites Maingate East, Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW – Celebration Area (IHG).