Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Gainesville attractions

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/5 (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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Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL
The price is AU$168 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$168
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,201 reviews)
"Awesome place, clean and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 17 June 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 AU$149 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$149
2 July - 3 July
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"

Reviewed on 3 June 2026

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 AU$154 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$154
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,016 reviews)
"The only issue the coffee machine wasn’t working in my room but everything else was on point"

Reviewed on 12 June 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 AU$123 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$123
24 June - 25 June
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! (1,216 reviews)
"The house cleaning in the room needs to be better there were stains on the blanket the blinds had stains on them"

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$167
3 July - 4 July
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! (1,467 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
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 AU$146 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$146
30 June - 1 July
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! (1,894 reviews)
"Loved it here! Great stay. Very clean with friendly staff! Dining options close."

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Gainesville

Find the best Downtown Gainesville areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Closeup of alligator back lying inside marsh swamp in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Gainesville, Florida in sunlight

University Heights

University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 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.

Southern live oak tree branches with sunburst through hanging Spanish moss in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Florida and sunlight in background

Haile Plantation

If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club and Haile Village Center are top sights worth seeing.

Photo of Lake Alice and a portion of the Baughman Center on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville

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.

Drone photo University of Florida Gainesville

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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