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 Rp1.728.916 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.728.916
Rp1.945.031 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service.
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 Rp1.620.241 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.620.241
Rp1.822.771 total
13 Sept - 14 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 Rp1.852.234 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.852.234
Rp2.083.763 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,597 reviews)
"Our family loved the free drinks and food in the evening. The breakfast was also really good- great hot options. Hotel and room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is Rp1.649.174 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.649.174
Rp1.855.321 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Solid hotel, and great sized rooms. Rooms and hotel are a little dated, but super clean and the bed was good. The A/C unit was a little on the noisy side, but we'd certainly stay again."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton 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 Rp1.340.616 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.340.616
Rp1.607.431 total
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,297 reviews)
"We chose this hotel due to proximity of the Florida Gators game. It was the only girls that offered a room rate for one night so we booked it. I was disappointed with the room completely. The bathroom door was dirty and the bathtub drain was rusted. The furniture was old and didn't smell nice at ..."

Reviewed on 6 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 Rp1.529.561 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.529.561
Rp1.720.756 total
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
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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