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
The staff was so hopeful on finding parking, answering questions and accommodating to my kids needs
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Comfortable setting. Great location downtown close to restaurants. The staff is very helpful and pleasant especially Tammy who runs the breakfast area. The only thing I did not like is the parking situation. I was able to check in easily by temporarily parking my car in the front. The parked garage ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Every was amazing… 10/10
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
The Hotel Eleo is a good find and great location for a stay in Gainesville. The valet staff was excellent and super quick. The hotel lobby area is nice and clean. My only complaint is the mattress was uncomfortable and the towels are well worn and should be replaced.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Personnel were excellent room was cleaned everyday. Can't say enough good things. Inly one thing, I saw two roaches in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
The location was very good. The facility could use a very deep clean. The staff there was excellent.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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.
