Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Gainesville
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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Florida during your trip to 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.
Shands at the University of Florida
If Shands at the University of Florida is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
I have been going to this Hyat at least once per year the last 3 years. The hotel is very nice, really well located. The pool are is great, the breakfast buffet is good and the staff very attentive. The only downside is the parking. There is no parking at the hotel and the area might be difficult ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Very clean room, hotel was maintained very well. Breakfast service was also great
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Gator Pool and Hot Tub House -1.5 miles to Stadium
The hot tub and the pool were great. Warm enough for my nephews to swim in January. Communication with property management was amazing.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Room cleanliness and location.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Stayed for one night, our room was clean and comfortable, the valet and front desk staff were very nice and friendly. Would stay again for sure.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Excellent rooms and amenities. Service was a bit slow due to reduced holiday staffing.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Hippodrome State Theatre 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, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
