Gainesville Travel Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Gainesville

Find the best Gainesville areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Gainesville

Downtown Gainesville might not have many top sights, but Smithgall Arts Center and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown

When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Smithgall Arts Center and Quinlan Visual Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Smithgall Arts Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lake Ranch Estates

Lake Ranch Estates might not have many top sights, but Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chattahoochee Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2 out of 5
520 Queen City Parkway Gainesville GA
The price is AU$123 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$123
15 July - 16 July
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 and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great clean updated room."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

The Guest Lodge Gainesville
HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA

2 out of 5
1115 Jesse Jewell Parkway SW Gainesville GA
The price is AU$99 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$99
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Smithgall Arts Center and Wilshire ...
4.6/10 (332 reviews)
"Very peaceful location."

Reviewed on 6 June 2026

HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Gainesville, GA
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 E Butler Pkwy Gainesville GA
The price is AU$166 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$166
26 July - 27 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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (23 reviews)
"We have stayed here before to see a show at the Hall and all was great, but this time there were ants in the room. Only 8-10 ants and the management seemed very concerned and will be addressing the issue. Will stay there again because of location and price. The garden area is very nice!"

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lindo Lanier Cottage in Gainesville

Lindo Lanier Cottage in Gainesville

Gainesville GA
Stay at this cottage in Gainesville. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake Lanier Olympic Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and pleasant house. The property is recently renovated, and the owner did an amazing job making it both beautiful and cozy. I especially appreciated the thoughtful extras, ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Lindo Lanier Cottage in Gainesville
Much to love Guest favorite Evergreen Hideaway waterfront home w/ dock. Pets ok

Much to love Guest favorite Evergreen Hideaway waterfront home w/ dock. Pets ok

Gainesville GA
Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Lake ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Beautiful home in a quiet and safe neighborhood."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Much to love Guest favorite Evergreen Hideaway waterfront home w/ dock. Pets ok
Best Lake Lanier Cove! Great lake views. Huge covered deck. Easy walk to dock

Best Lake Lanier Cove! Great lake views. Huge covered deck. Easy walk to dock

Gainesville GA
Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake Lanier and Oaks Miniature Golf are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at this Lake Lanier home! The house was beautiful, extremely clean, and had plenty of space for our two families to spread out and relax comfortably.The kids absolutely loved spending their days swimming in the lake and jumping off the dock. The property felt private and peaceful, ..."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Best Lake Lanier Cove! Great lake views. Huge covered deck. Easy walk to dock
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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