Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape at sunset with buildings, a street, and a palm tree.
A modern building with a curved glass facade and a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A group of cyclists on a paved road with grassy areas on the sides.
A crowded street lined with trees and buildings.
An art gallery with wooden floors, a large sculpture, and a poster with the text "Who speaks? Who is silent?"

Stay near popular Downtown Gainesville attractions


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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$199 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$199
22 July - 23 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! (1,195 reviews)
"Good overall, except parking which was quite a challenge given the hotel does not have a parkinflg facility and only one spot for unloading and loading luggage. We ended up having to park 3 blocks away given it was a weekend holiday. Breakfast was Ok, nothing exceptional. Location, on the other hand, ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 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 NZ$183 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$183
20 July - 21 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Not friendly environment"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43Rd St Gainesville FL
The price is NZ$135 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$135
12 July - 13 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,016 reviews)
"Bien"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL
The price is NZ$164 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$164
28 July - 29 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,243 reviews)
"Unfortunately I hate to write this review as I really wanted to like this place our room was very dirty!! Dusty tables and pictures trash behind tables. Carpets weren’t clean or even vacuumed. No shampoo or conditioner in dispensers. The couch was broken as well as the table. There was left over ..."

Reviewed on 29 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
The price is NZ$207 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$207
14 July - 15 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! (1,506 reviews)
"Great staff, great food and very clean!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3.5 out of 5
1714 SW 34th St Gainesville FL
The price is NZ$209 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$209
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"Spacious room. The sink had issues. It filled with dirt on two separate occasions for no explainable reason. I was moved to a different room where the A/C unit was incredibly noisy. But I still slept OK. The bar and lounge area is a lot of fun. Very nice bartenders. The pool is dated and needs a ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Gainesville

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

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.

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.

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.

Haile Plantation

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



Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

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