Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

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A crowded street lined with trees and buildings.
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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 ฿3,257 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,257
฿3,664 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ฿3,107 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,107
฿3,495 total
29 Sept - 30 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. ...
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 ฿3,490 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,490
฿3,926 total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,617 reviews)
"This hotel is great in every respect including the price. On top of everything else, they offer a complete free high-quality buffet from 5:30pm to 7pm that easily replaces a dinner, at least it did for us. Next time I travel, I'll look for Drury Inn."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

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 ฿2,514 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,514
฿3,016 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,304 reviews)
"I typically never write reviews. I usually just strive for a decent area, clean bed/room. I am not looking for anything over the top. The room felt very very damp, and musty. The shower head had a continual drip that would not stop and the water bounced off the lower faucet onto the floor. So when ..."

Reviewed on 20 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 ฿2,938 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,938
฿3,306 total
4 Oct - 5 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,012 reviews)
"Un lugar con lo necesario para una buena instancia"

Reviewed on 21 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
The price is ฿2,971 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,971
฿3,342 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