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 Rp2.057.120 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.057.120
Rp2.314.260 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,200 reviews)
"We stayed at the Hyatt Place in Gainville on the way to Naples, FL. It was very nice, indeed. It had a wonderful pool and seating area above street level. UNFORTUNATELY, a real deluge of a rain storm arrived shortly after we did and, thus, I was not able to take advantage of that feature that afternoon ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

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 Rp1.698.419 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.698.419
Rp1.910.722 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is Rp1.672.170 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.672.170
Rp1.881.190 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
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
The price is Rp1.439.626 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.439.626
Rp1.619.579 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (2,040 reviews)
"The room was very humid. Effect to report to front desk, no one was present. Waited about 20 minutes no one never showed. I just got through the night since it was only a one night stay. This would not be my first choice for a hotel stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL
The price is Rp1.370.042 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.370.042
Rp1.641.918 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,258 reviews)
"Clean, Quiet, excellent value."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 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 Rp1.657.323 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.657.323
Rp1.864.489 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,937 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy parking and very safe area."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

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 Depot Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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