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 Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown

When in Midtown, you can plan a visit to Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville and Quinlan Visual Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lake Ranch Estates

Lake Ranch Estates might not have many top sights, but Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Chattahoochee Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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$275 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$275
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (325 reviews)
"Very nice property and great location. Looking forward to my next stay. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville GA
The Guest Lodge Gainesville

The Guest Lodge Gainesville

2 out of 5
520 Queen City Parkway Gainesville GA
The price is NZ$139 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$139
16 Aug - 17 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 and the clean rooms ...
The Guest Lodge Gainesville
Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

Motel 6 Gainesville, GA

2 out of 5
1585 Monroe Dr Gainesville GA
The price is NZ$122 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$122
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (948 reviews)
"Horrible! Unclean! Pool has weird hours! Management is rude! Room is extremely basic!"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Motel 6 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.
Rustic Cedar Cabin On Lake Lanier with Private Dock

Rustic Cedar Cabin On Lake Lanier with Private Dock

Gainesville GA
Stay at this cabin in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Xtreme Xperience at Atlanta Motorsports Park and Countryland ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
"This is such a gem! The host have worked to prepare the property with so many great things (coffee, spices, extra towels, etc). They have literally worked hard to make your stay comfortable."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Rustic Cedar Cabin On Lake Lanier with Private Dock
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! (68 reviews)
"It was a beautiful property on Lake Lanier. All our family was able to spread out and sleep comfortably. One family member brought a boat and we enjoyed the lake and the nice dock. It is a steep walk down to the lake but the way was lit for even nighttime walks. The property is large and had many ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

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

Viking House

Gainesville GA
Stay at this holiday home in Gainesville. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Wilshire Trails Park and Quinlan Visual ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"We loved staying at the Viking house and look forward to another stay here when we are back in the area"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Viking House
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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