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.
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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 ฿3,301 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,301
฿3,713 total
13 Oct - 14 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 University

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

3 out of 5
101 SE 1st Ave Gainesville FL
The price is ฿3,137 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,137
฿3,529 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 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 ฿3,523 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,523
฿3,964 total
11 Oct - 12 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! (1,643 reviews)
"The drury Inn provides an excellent product. Clean rooms, friendly helpful staff, and amenities (including managers reception and breakfast) that make your stay easy and enjoyable. Well worth the value"

Reviewed on 5 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 ฿2,967 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,967
฿3,337 total
13 Oct - 14 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 ...
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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,548 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,548
฿3,056 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,309 reviews)
"The room was spacious. The initial impression was an overwhelming wet rug smell mixed with cleaning products. It was almost as if the room was musty and humidified leaving towels with a damp feeling. It was a bed that served its one night purpose. The staff were friendly all around."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL
The price is ฿5,137 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,137
฿5,779 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,312 reviews)
"Very well kept and maintained Lovely staff"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
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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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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.

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide