Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Hippodrome State Theatre

Hippodrome State Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Hippodrome State Theatre
University of Florida

University of Florida

Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

University of Florida
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Florida Museum of Natural History

Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Florida Museum of Natural History

Shands at the University of Florida

If Shands at the University of Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville.

Shands at the University of Florida

Gainesville Raceway

Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Gainesville Raceway

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 ฿3,013 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿3,013
฿3,390 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,071 reviews)
"GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! AMAZING CLEANLINESS AND GREAT BREAKFAST BUFFET"

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025

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 ฿3,043 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,043
฿3,423 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed here for two nights for a football game. Great place to stay highly recommend"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43Rd St, Gainesville, FL
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,759 reviews)
"Perfect experience and my go-to for all future visits to Gainesville. Fantastic location. Close to so much. Beautifully remodeled property and rooms. Super efficient and friendly staff. Great value. Just off I75. Literally, no notes. Stay here, you won’t be disappointed!"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

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HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
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 ฿2,754 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,754
฿3,098 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,493 reviews)
"Staff nice and friendly! Close to UF. Is conveniently located to lots of different restaurants and stores! Will for sure be back!"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,393 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿5,393
฿6,067 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,261 reviews)
"Antoine at the front desk was very professional, friendly and helpful as were the valet drivers."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

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

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL
The price is ฿2,398 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,398
฿2,876 total
21 Sept - 22 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"This is a clean, safe and simple place to stay for a Gators football game. The staff was friendly and enthusiastic. They decorated for the game so it was very festive. There was a shuttle to and from campus for the game. The fitness room is tiny with 3 cardio machines jammed in, but better than nothing. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville

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Pleasant Street

Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pleasant Street
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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.

Duckpond
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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.

Innovation District
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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.

University Heights
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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.

College Park
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Gateway Park

While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gateway Park

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide