Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Gainesville attractions

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (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 NZ$185 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$185
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
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 NZ$159 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$159
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"We reserved a suite, we were assigned a handicap room poorly maintained. The room had a heavy refresher smell to cover a urine smell. Staff, including manager told us they were fully booked with no other rooms available. However they showed us another room, that was worse than the first one. We collected ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand

3 out of 5
4200 NW 97th Blvd Gainesville FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$160 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$160
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 restaurant in ...
Best Western Gateway Grand
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL
The price is NZ$288 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$288
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,278 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is NZ$199 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$199
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (1,574 reviews)
"We stayed in a suite and it was so spacious. The hotel had very helpful staff. They offer happy hr and breakfast each day and the location was good"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

3.5 out of 5
5020 SW 30th Lane Gainesville FL
The price is NZ$185 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$185
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,028 reviews)
"We had to move rooms after settling in at night because the air conditioner was so loud. Hubby measured it at 74decibels! Way above healthy noise exposure for rest. The staff gave us another room although offered no assistance. It was nearly as bad. We had to sleep with the AC off. There was still ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
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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.
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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.

Century Tower at the University of Florida

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.

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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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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.

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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.

Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

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