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 ฿3,352 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,352
฿3,770 total
10 Nov - 11 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 ฿3,515 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,515
฿3,954 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel in a perfect location. Downtown Gainesville offers a unique downtown with plenty of food options."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

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 ฿3,552 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,552
฿3,996 total
26 Oct - 27 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,656 reviews)
"I had a beautiful room for my very brief stay. My room was perfect, clean and very relaxing. The staff were helpful. I'll be back again soon."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

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 ฿2,963 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,963
฿3,333 total
15 Nov - 16 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! (2,023 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay,"

Reviewed on 15 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 ฿2,678 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,678
฿3,201 total
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,313 reviews)
"The mattress was firmer than I like. It seemed that the breakfast eggs were either powdered eggs or pre-prepared yolk liquid. The separation of the stations was nice once I realized that was the setup. I didn't see any milk if the diner needed it for cereal or to drink."

Reviewed on 16 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
The price is ฿3,197 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,197
฿3,597 total
19 Oct - 20 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 ...
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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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