Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

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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 Rp1.734.012 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.734.012
Rp1.950.763 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

3 out of 5
101 SE 1st Ave Gainesville FL
The price is Rp1.490.189 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.490.189
Rp1.676.463 total
20 Sept - 21 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
Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand

3 out of 5
4200 NW 97th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is Rp1.496.205 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.496.205
Rp1.683.231 total
29 Aug - 30 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 restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,530 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean but because I am very allergic I could smell a bit of a strange smell in the room when we got in. Everything else was excellent. Breakfast was amazing with many options. We will return to this hotel for sure."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Best Western Gateway Grand
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 Rp2.692.142 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.692.142
Rp3.028.660 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is Rp1.857.693 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.857.693
Rp2.089.904 total
27 Aug - 28 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,584 reviews)
"Had a very nice one night stay at the Drury Inn. Really spacious suites with living room and separate bedroom area. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

3.5 out of 5
5020 SW 30th Lane Gainesville FL
The price is Rp1.716.318 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp1.716.318
Rp1.950.165 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
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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.

Century Tower at the University of Florida

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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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.

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide