What is University Heights like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Gainesville's University Heights neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in University Heights?

Based on our traveller data, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in University Heights. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from University of Florida, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the University Heights area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Gainesville, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 28 University Heights hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Heights, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in University Heights.

What are the top things to see and do in University Heights?

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Depot Park and Hippodrome State Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around University Heights. While you're out sightseeing in Gainesville, make sure that you visit other sights such as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Matheson History Museum.

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Our top choices for University Heights hotels

1. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights

Joseph

฿3,755 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

2. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 1.1 km from University Heights

maria

฿3,644 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

1.1 km from University Heights

Diane

฿5,817 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.8 km from University Heights

Gladys

฿2,978 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

1.5 km from University Heights

Karri

฿3,933 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.2 km from University Heights

Luis

฿5,655 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 1.2 km from University Heights

Graziella

฿3,415 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

8. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3.9 km from University Heights

Nandini

฿4,543 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

9. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

5.7 km from University Heights

Shirley

฿3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

5.2 km from University Heights

Robert

฿4,425 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

11. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

4.4 km from University Heights

Elizabeth H

฿4,053 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. Sweetwater Branch Inn

1.7 km from University Heights

Jose

฿5,597 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

5.7 km from University Heights

Robert

฿3,303 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

14. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

8.2 km from University Heights

Tiffany

฿3,547 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

5.7 km from University Heights

Meredith

฿4,239 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

6.1 km from University Heights

Henry

฿3,287 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

17. Hampton Inn Gainesville

5.8 km from University Heights

Charles

฿3,386 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

18. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

6 km from University Heights

Armando Serradet

฿2,693 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

5.6 km from University Heights

Kim

฿4,238 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

5.7 km from University Heights

Jvotric

฿3,445 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Where to stay in University Heights

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

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Downtown Gainesville

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

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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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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.

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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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Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

10/10 Excellent

"I liked every visit to this property. But, I needed some laundry detergent and they were out. I know some times supplies run out."

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

8/10 Good

"It’s the red roof ya know. This was still a nice stay mainly because of the staff being so friendly, we all enjoyed the pool my daughter especially and they allow 1 pet to stay for free so we were able to bring along our dog! We did have to request a new room our first night there - the one they originally gave us was extremely broke down and honestly shouldn’t be allowed to be rented out until the several Required repairs are complete, BUT they didn’t give us any hassle. Just went back down to the front desk requested something else and they gave a cleaner/better room on the same floor which made moving easy peasy. I’ve stayed here before in the past and it’s always an ok experience as far as quality goes, but you can’t beat the rate + location + great staff & the pool was clean and cool which makes up for quality in my opinion."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, room was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable. AC cooled off super quick and fast. We had it nice and freezing like we love. We had space for our family of 5 to sleep in comfortable. The only complaint was that the sofa bed mattress was uncomfortable. Other than that, it was a great stay. I would stay again. Staff was friendly and helpful."

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Our top choices for University Heights hotels

1. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

2. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

8. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

9. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

11. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

12. Sweetwater Branch Inn

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

17. Hampton Inn Gainesville

18. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

Where to stay in University Heights

Downtown Gainesville

College Park

Innovation District

Duckpond

Haile Plantation

Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

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