Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

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A modern building with a curved glass facade and a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
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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?"

Stay near popular Downtown Gainesville attractions

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/5 (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 ฿3,455 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,455
฿3,886 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (1,202 reviews)
"One thing there is no parking spot a block away and parking 30 per night"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 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 ฿3,175 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,175
฿3,572 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The property is great located but outdated."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,283 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿2,283
฿2,568 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,997 reviews)
"They gave us one room key and we had to go back and ask for another. The room was clean, but the sheets were damp. My husband woke up and there were German roaches on the pillow. He took photos and told the front office and they did nothing to compensate for the experience. The pool was dirty and ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL
The price is ฿2,553 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,553
฿3,060 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,245 reviews)
"Room great, staff polite, lots of choices for breakfast and plenty of parking."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,504 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,504
฿3,942 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,488 reviews)
"It is a very good alternative to stay in Gainesville. Clean, well maintained, friendly staff and full hot breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

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 ฿3,531 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,531
฿3,972 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Bottle water in the room"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 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.
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University Heights

University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center 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.

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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 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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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.

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide