Gainesville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with a car parked on the side, a building with a neon sign, and a brick facade.
A red truck with hay bales and pumpkins on the back.
A dense canopy of green leaves against a clear blue sky.
A forest path surrounded by tall trees and covered with fallen leaves.
A street corner with a 'DO NOT ENTER' sign, a brick building with 'PURCHASE EFFECT' signage, and a green-lit building with a 'William J. Stokes Jr.' sign.

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 Wilshire Trails Park and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown

When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Wilshire Trails Park and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Regal Hollywood - Gainesville 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 Regal Hollywood - Gainesville and Wilshire Trails Park 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 NZ$145 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$145
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Positives: friendly staff with activities to do on-site, ample parking, updated lobby, pool for when weather allows, close to stores, trails, laundry on-site, room was clean to the eye (but not nose, see below). Negatives: my room was smelly (sour smell, urine too), and older than I expected with ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 E Butler Pkwy Gainesville GA
The price is NZ$201 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$201
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
Comfort Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA

3 out of 5
124 E E Butler Pkwy Gainesville GA
The price is NZ$298 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$298
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (368 reviews)
"The hotel is a nice one to stay at. From l;obby to bar to ammenities, it is a relaxing place to stay, work and entertain. Rooms are clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
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.
Large House with Lake Views, pool table and Private Boat Dock

Large House with Lake Views, pool table and Private Boat Dock

Gainesville GA
Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Lanier and Oaks Miniature Golf are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"The house was amazing. Had a great time at the property! Would definitely recommend this to other groups for a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Large House with Lake Views, pool table and Private Boat Dock
Lake Lanier House 1

Lake Lanier House 1

Gainesville GA
Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Wilshire Trails Park and Regal Hollywood - Gainesville are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"We had a wonderful experience! The host was great and the house was nice."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Lake Lanier House 1
Lake Lanier Escape - Gainesville Lakefront stay

Lake Lanier Escape - Gainesville Lakefront stay

Gainesville GA
Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy a garden, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lake Lanier Olympic Park and Atlanta Botanical ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
"Lake house was perfect for 4 of us- we each had our own room and the outside porch overlooking the Lake was a beautiful view. House had many amenities- kitchen items were labeled so things were easy to find. Overall, it was a great stay would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Lake Lanier Escape - Gainesville Lakefront stay
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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