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
Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in 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
Hotel was great, good breakfast. Parking situation is aggravating as there is no hotel parking. I can see that in busy times that could be a huge problem. Otherwise everything was good.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Breakfast was not great, to say the least. Powdered eggs in premade omelets with American cheese were unappealing. Real scrambled eggs are more appetizing and nutritious. Also the option of instant oatmeal or grits vs a crock of fresh oatmeal left us cold. And the orange juice dispenser was out of ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Great.... EVERYTHING....ONLY FURRY CREATURES BY POOL....CRAWLING
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
The rooms were amazing—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was also incredible—very friendly, helpful, and professional throughout my stay. The location is a major plus, as the hotel is surrounded by everything you need, making it very convenient. The only downside was parking. When ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Breakfast was great, fresh and plentiful. Lots of variety.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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 Depot Park 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, Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
