Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

A cityscape at sunset with buildings, a street, and a palm tree.
A modern building with a curved glass facade and a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A group of cyclists on a paved road with grassy areas on the sides.
A crowded street lined with trees and buildings.
An art gallery with wooden floors, a large sculpture, and a poster with the text "Who speaks? Who is silent?"

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Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,868 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,868
฿4,352 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,209 reviews)
"Well located at Gainesville downtown. Restaurant and markets around. UF is about 10-15 minutes walking"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

3 out of 5
101 SE 1st Ave Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,006 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,006
฿3,382 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43Rd St Gainesville FL
The price is ฿2,437 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,437
฿2,741 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,053 reviews)
"Accessible, breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL
The price is ฿5,262 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,262
฿5,920 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,531 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,531
฿3,973 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3.5 out of 5
1714 SW 34th St Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,682 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,682
฿4,143 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,023 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable beds. No housekeeping offered during our stay, if we needed more towels we’d have to ask the desk. So, in that respect it felt like a lower quality hotel. The beds and linens were clean but the carpeting in the lobby and our room was stained and dirty. The bathrooms ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
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Where to stay in Downtown Gainesville

Find the best Downtown Gainesville areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Haile Plantation

If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Village Center and Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.

Duckpond

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.



Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide