Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hippodrome State Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Florida
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Florida during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Florida Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Depot Park
Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sante Fe College
Explore the campus of Sante Fe College during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
"Wonderful location. They allowed my parents to have an early check-in. Breakfast was great! Rooms spacious! Friendly staff. Great place to stay. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
"For the amount of money we spent for two nights for graduation weekend. It is a shame that this hotel is not up kept better. The room I stayed in smelled like feet, no one came to clean. Actually, someone came in the room and made up one of my bed, left the other bed unmade and gave me new towels, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"Stayed here multiple times for Gator games and concerts. The staff is so friendly. It’s clean, quiet and close to everything!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"My stay was good overall, but the hotel definitely needs some upgrades. It feels like the property is still stuck in the 1990s. The rugs look like they haven’t been shampooed since the hotel opened its doors. There was also no safety box in the room, which was disappointing. Overall, the hotel needs ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
"They charged $3 to my card and I have no idea why. It's not the money, it's the principle. Not a good business practice."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
"Nice hotel, Helpful staff. Great location. Breakfast is ok"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Duckpond
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
Innovation District
While Innovation District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Depot Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
College Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Park and surrounding area, you can visit Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
