Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

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Stay near popular Downtown Gainesville attractions

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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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 ฿3,239 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,239
฿3,644 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
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 ฿3,035 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,035
฿3,415 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Be aware no onsite parking but pay public parking is convenient and can be validated for $25 per day."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,470 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,470
฿3,904 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL
The price is ฿2,512 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,512
฿3,013 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,308 reviews)
"The facilities were clean and the staff was excellent. Perfect place for gator game day with the complementary shuttle from the hotel to the stadium and back."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

3 out of 5
4015 Sw 43rd St Gainesville FL
The price is ฿2,922 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,922
฿3,287 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,001 reviews)
"Quick and easy to the interstate and close to good dinning options."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,968 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,968
฿3,339 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
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Where to stay in Downtown Gainesville

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

University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide