University Heights Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

University of Florida

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.

University of Florida
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

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.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Florida Museum of Natural History

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.

Florida Museum of Natural History
Hippodrome State Theatre

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.

Hippodrome State Theatre

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.

Shands at the University of Florida

Gainesville Raceway

Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Gainesville Raceway

Our pick of the best University Heights Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
3 out of 5
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
The price is NZ$197 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$197
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UF. This is an ideal location, within walking distance of campus and the downtown. The hotel is under renovation and we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms and it was very nice. Breakfast was great and it was made to order and not a buffet. ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is NZ$141 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$141
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,660 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean, bathroom shower was very stained which is why I took a bit in rating. Overall all was clean. Staff was extremely helpful and fast acting, we needed towels, sheets, we got all right away. Breakfast had a nice selection of things. We would stay here ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3 out of 5
4015 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is NZ$163 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$163
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,402 reviews)
"Convenient to Hwy 75 great rate. Ok Breakfast with waffles, eggs, hashbrowns, and sausage. Coffee so so. They are trying. Rooms remodeled but still need a little more work to get up to 4 and 5 star standards. Great rate and accommodation for a one nighter of the highway."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
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$314 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$314
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,240 reviews)
"really nice great breakfast and dinner !"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Best Western Gateway Grand
Best Western Gateway Grand
3 out of 5
4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
The price is NZ$183 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$183
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,240 reviews)
"Friendly staff and great location for our needs. Hotel is a little old, but still nice."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Best Western Gateway Grand
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL
The price is NZ$238 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$238
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (943 reviews)
"Fresh, new look"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights

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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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Innovation District
Gainesville showing modern architecture

Downtown Gainesville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Gainesville and surrounding area, you can visit Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.

Downtown Gainesville
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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.

College Park
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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.

Pleasant Street
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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.

Duckpond
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Gateway Park

While Gateway Park isn't home to many top sights, Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gateway Park

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