Hotels in Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland overview

Lakeland is a budget-friendly place distinct for its sports and known for its college atmosphere and shops. You'll enjoy the abundant coffee and bar choices. Plan a fun excursion to Joker Marchant Stadium and Chain of Lakes Park. Make some time to see popular sights such as Polk Museum of Art and Legoland Florida. A family- and business-friendly area, Lakeland also has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Lakeland

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Lakeland can comfortably accommodate all visitors. There are 179 hotels in the Lakeland area and you can shop as many as 33 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%.

• • 35 2-star hotels with an average price of $49 per night
• • 81 3-star hotels with an average price of $59 per night
• • 59 4-star hotels with an average price of $114 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 20385 user reviews of Lakeland hotels:

• • Lakeview Motel (Lakeland)
• • Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland-South Polk Parkway (Lakeland)
• • Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland (Lakeland)
• • Hampton Inn Lakeland (Lakeland)
• • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lakeland North - I-4 (Lakeland)

How to get to Lakeland

Fly in to Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.), 35.6 mi (57.2 km) from downtown Lakeland. St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 45.8 mi (73.8 km) away. Lakeland Station is the closest train station.

What to see around Lakeland

Fun outdoor activities are on hand along with these attractions:

• • Joker Marchant Stadium
• • Chain of Lakes Park

Known for its family-friendly sights such as:

• • Indigo's Family Fun Center
• • Legoland Florida

For those looking for a souvenir or simply window-shopping, here are some favorite shopping areas to visit:

• • Lakeside Village
• • Lakeland Square Mall
• • Bartow Flea Market
• • Eagle Ridge Mall
• • Shops at Wiregrass

Here are some local highlights:

• • Lake Mirror
• • Lakeland Center
• • Polk Museum of Art
• • Bramble Ridge Golf Course
• • Saddle Creek Park

When to visit Lakeland

Wondering when's the best time to visit? Here are seasonal norms to help you plan your trip:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 80°F day, 49°F night
• • April-June: 90°F day, 58°F night
• • July-September: 91°F day, 70°F night
• • October-December: 87°F day, 50°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 9.5 inches
• • April-June: 14.1 inches
• • July-September: 23.4 inches
• • October-December: 7.8 inches