Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Depot Park
Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sante Fe College
Explore the campus of Sante Fe College during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
"Breakfast was good. Staff are very quick to clear away for 9am cut off. If you turn up at 8:55a.m. items are already being cleared. Be aware. Stayed 2 nights, no room cleaning after 1st night. Not sure if intentional or a mistake. Parking was easy given UF term was over. Would imagine it could be ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
"For the amount of money we spent for two nights for graduation weekend. It is a shame that this hotel is not up kept better. The room I stayed in smelled like feet, no one came to clean. Actually, someone came in the room and made up one of my bed, left the other bed unmade and gave me new towels, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"It was so comfortable. I went to visit my granddaughter in Shand's hospital and had to spend most of my time resting from a respiratory infection. It was a great place to rest and relax in. Also was very convenient to the hospital, shopping and restaurants."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
"Many hotels now have a "store" with snacks and such. This one just had a limited vending machine."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
"Great Motel and experience"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
"The room was great, the breakfast & dinner buffet was nice to save money on eating out, and the staff was super friendly. I had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again! The only negative is the “mattress” on the fold out couch. It was extremely uncomfortable, very very thin, and the couch ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
