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 ฿3,310 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,310
฿3,724 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 University

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

3 out of 5
101 SE 1st Ave Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,157 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿3,157
฿3,551 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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 University
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,546 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿3,546
฿3,990 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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
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 ฿2,985 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,985
฿3,358 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (2,037 reviews)
"Great hotel. Right next door to Cracker Barrel and Texas Roadhouse. Easy exit from I75. I stay there every time I go to GA from my house in FL."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

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

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL
The price is ฿2,699 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,699
฿3,226 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,327 reviews)
"They gave us an ADA accessible room (which we don't need) without asking if that was okay with us. We requested a different room but were told there was no other room available. Because of that, our bathroom mirror was a bit too low for us. My husband had to bend down to see his face in the mirror. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

3 out of 5
908 NW 69 Terrace Gainesville FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,251 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,251
฿3,658 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,387 reviews)
"It’s not a new hotel, they just remodeled it. Didn’t do a great job though, still smells old."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham 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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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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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.

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide