What is University Heights like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Gainesville's University Heights neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in University Heights?

Based on our traveller data, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in University Heights. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from University of Florida, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the University Heights area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Gainesville, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 28 University Heights hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Heights, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in University Heights.

What are the top things to see and do in University Heights?

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Depot Park and Hippodrome State Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around University Heights. While you're out sightseeing in Gainesville, make sure that you visit other sights such as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Matheson History Museum.

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Our top choices for University Heights hotels

1. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights

Joseph

Rp2.001.050 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.8 km from University Heights

Gladys

Rp1.586.971 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

1.1 km from University Heights

Diane

Rp3.099.566 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

4. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 1.1 km from University Heights

maria

Rp1.941.613 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Sweetwater Branch Inn

1.7 km from University Heights

Jose

Rp3.175.428 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.2 km from University Heights

SORAIDA

Rp3.013.462 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

1.5 km from University Heights

Karri

Rp2.095.754 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lanai, Courtyard View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

8. Depot Village

1.1 km from University Heights

Trisha

Rp2.523.939 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

9. Gainesville Lodge

1 km from University Heights

Justin

Rp1.544.621 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 1.2 km from University Heights

Graziella

Rp1.819.568 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

11. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3.9 km from University Heights

Nandini

Rp2.402.448 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

12. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

5.7 km from University Heights

Shirley

Rp2.080.100 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. University Inn Gainesville

1.2 km from University Heights

Jhonny

Rp1.141.193 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

14. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

8.2 km from University Heights

Tiffany

Rp1.890.101 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

5.7 km from University Heights

Alex

Rp2.258.611 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

16. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

6.4 km from University Heights

Arleana

Rp2.361.239 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

17. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

5.7 km from University Heights

Alex

Rp2.852.982 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

18. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

5.7 km from University Heights

prakasa Babu

Rp1.597.868 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

19. Gator Town Inn

3.1 km from University Heights

Katherine

Rp1.287.805 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

20. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

6 km from University Heights

Armando Serradet

Rp1.435.209 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Where to stay in University Heights

Find the best University Heights areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Gainesville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Gainesville and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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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.

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Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying at The Drury whenever I can. The dinner/breakfast is such a value to me. Every single one is a great experience."

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8/10 Good

"The staff here is outstanding, which made up a bit for rooms that are a bit worn and less than pristine. My first room had a large rust stain in the shower, and the carpet, especially where it meet the walls and corners was fraying. I asked for a different room because I was staying a week and couldn’t deal with the shower, but my next room was better. And, overall, the bed was quite clean and comfortable. The towels are really small and thin, and despite the fact that I stayed six night, housekeeping never came (their policy is every third night). In the end, I only slept and showered there all week, and really did sleep well. The staff at one point asked me if I needed anything and delivered clean towels quickly when I asked. I’m sure I could have asked for housekeeping at the front desk. So, I’d give it the staff an A, the bed a solid B, and the condition of the room a C."

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The price was great, and room was modern, clean, and really comfortable, and the staff was outstanding. I stayed in three hotels during this trip, and this one was the best without doubt. I’m really picky about small details like how good are the shampoo and conditioner, and how easy are they to use, and are the corners or grout in the shower clean, are there convenient device charging options by the bed, and the Hyatt was flawless. If I had to find an issue, it would be that the tv wasn’t really a smart tv. It would have been a hassle to stream from my own accounts, and live tv wasn’t great. But that’s really stretching to find something to complain about when I can watch what I want on my laptop. Room service would have also been lovely, but the second floor bar and restaurant were great and easy to take to-go. Absolutely would stay again or recommend to friends and family."

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Our top choices for University Heights hotels

1. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

2. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

4. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

5. Sweetwater Branch Inn

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

8. Depot Village

9. Gainesville Lodge

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

11. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

12. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

13. University Inn Gainesville

14. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

16. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

17. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

18. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

19. Gator Town Inn

20. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Where to stay in University Heights

Downtown Gainesville

College Park

Innovation District

Duckpond

Haile Plantation

Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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