Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk

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[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=939621624372957184&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true)

Tomorrow

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This weekend

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Next weekend

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## Our top choices for Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History hotels

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19484600/19484503/0dff4e4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19484600/19484503/93f8f773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19484600/19484503/e93e0d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19484600/19484503/57b6c63d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Suites-Gainesville.h19484503.Hotel-Information)

1.5 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,375 reviews)

"Great place to stay. Would stay again."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Leo

£86

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Suites-Gainesville.h19484503.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19950000/19949900/19949875/f7744ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19950000/19949900/19949875/6a2dd2b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19950000/19949900/19949875/14eeb173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19950000/19949900/19949875/dce7e8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Gainesville-I-75.h19949875.Hotel-Information)

1.3 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.6/10

Exceptional

(1,001 reviews)

"Great stay from check in to check out. Breakfast was very good."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

James

£98

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Gainesville-I-75.h19949875.Hotel-Information)

![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25810000/25806200/25806113/207aa0de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25810000/25806200/25806113/7d23a0c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25810000/25806200/25806113/b9a96c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25810000/25806200/25806113/6b521bb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Gainesville-I-75.h25806113.Hotel-Information)

1.4 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,000 reviews)

"Clean room, very friendly staff, great breakfast "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Ena

£110

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Gainesville-I-75.h25806113.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23830000/23829700/23829675/2c077c5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23830000/23829700/23829675/a3bd381d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23830000/23829700/23829675/725a1bf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast (USD 8.50 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23830000/23829700/23829675/d0bec5d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Aloft Gainesville University Area

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Aloft-Gainesville-University-Area.h23829675.Hotel-Information)

0.5 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Great staff, nice facility "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

John

£82

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Aloft-Gainesville-University-Area.h23829675.Hotel-Information)

![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25110000/25108500/25108450/0a53aa56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25110000/25108500/25108450/ea86d5c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25110000/25108500/25108450/d802bf91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25110000/25108500/25108450/d6c2ef16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Gainesville-I-75.h25108450.Hotel-Information)

1.4 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.4/10

Exceptional

(928 reviews)

"Very pleasant stay, terrific breakfast, super clean rooms."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Jerald

£123

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Gainesville-I-75.h25108450.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/e387508a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/f5784012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/w2878h1920x0y0-ae7e9910.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/9c03edaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1289043.Hotel-Information)

1.7 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,669 reviews)

"Yes all very nice accommodations "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Louis

£73

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1289043.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52054200/52054135/8b0ab433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52054200/52054135/eacb6259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52054200/52054135/b6a5cfd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52054200/52054135/497fe17a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hotel-Eleo-At-The-University-Of-Florida.h52054135.Hotel-Information)

1.8 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,304 reviews)

"Beautiful Hotel! Enjoyed our stay. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Derek

£148

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hotel-Eleo-At-The-University-Of-Florida.h52054135.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1631400/1631322/6e6778e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1631400/1631322/7d49c4d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1631400/1631322/1560249f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1631400/1631322/f7e7d47a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Gainesville.h1631322.Hotel-Information)

1.3 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,001 reviews)

"Great stay "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Adriana

£81

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Gainesville.h1631322.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54138200/54138132/95cd6e6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54138200/54138132/9f7e63bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54138200/54138132/d62bb37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54138200/54138132/fd018b8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Comfort-Suites-Gainesville.h54138132.Hotel-Information)

2 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,227 reviews)

"second stay, would stay again"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Luis

£77

includes taxes & fees

17 Feb - 18 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Comfort-Suites-Gainesville.h54138132.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2803900/2803801/w4000h2663x0y0-81aa8add.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2803900/2803801/b65f5004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2803900/2803801/efaf006d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2803900/2803801/3287d685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Gainesville-I-75.h2803801.Hotel-Information)

1.5 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.0/10

Wonderful

(757 reviews)

"King Studio was amazing! Staff very nice!!!"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Vickie J

£87

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Gainesville-I-75.h2803801.Hotel-Information)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26950000/26940800/26940780/dfb2f417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26950000/26940800/26940780/6f16a212.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26950000/26940800/26940780/953f268b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26950000/26940800/26940780/5247aa46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Gainesville-Celebration-Pointe.h26940780.Hotel-Information)

1.8 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,000 reviews)

"Great Hotel… very clean and the staff was very courteous."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Shane

£84

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Gainesville-Celebration-Pointe.h26940780.Hotel-Information)

![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1932400/1932346/70ccd44a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1932400/1932346/e8bf5c2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1932400/1932346/cba0289f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1940000/1932400/1932346/f7f29b03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-UniversityShands.h1932346.Hotel-Information)

1.6 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,098 reviews)

"Clean room and nice staff."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Patricia

£72

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-UniversityShands.h1932346.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1531600/1531530/6fa20102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1531600/1531530/c164b201.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1531600/1531530/a19d8b31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1531600/1531530/a180ce5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Gainesville.h1531530.Hotel-Information)

1.6 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Room was clean staff was super nice! "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Nelda

£76

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Gainesville.h1531530.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12786600/12786595/ae5613ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12786600/12786595/96067366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12786600/12786595/f57a2544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12790000/12786600/12786595/51de56c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Gainesville.h12786595.Hotel-Information)

1.9 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

9.0/10

Wonderful

(912 reviews)

"Was a wonderful place, clean, spacious, comfortable "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Elba

£84

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Gainesville.h12786595.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23000/22999/74bc23f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23000/22999/6dc0cb5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23000/22999/63cbaceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23000/22999/9dd5a677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hampton Inn Gainesville

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Gainesville.h22999.Hotel-Information)

1.7 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,000 reviews)

"Clean room, courteous staff and easy check in."

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Robert

£84

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

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### Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

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1.4 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.6/10

Excellent

(674 reviews)

"Great location. "

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Deanna

£76

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

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### Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

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1.4 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.6/10

Excellent

(961 reviews)

"The room was spotless, the staff was very courteous."

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LAWRENCE

£92

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

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### HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-HOM-Hotel-Gainesville.h200755.Hotel-Information)

1.6 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.4/10

Very good

(1,818 reviews)

"Awesome place to stay."

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Aristeo

£53

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

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### Comfort Inn University

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1.4 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

8.2/10

Very good

(1,033 reviews)

"Clean room, quiet, nice breakfast"

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Diane

£71

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

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### DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Gainesville.h49617.Hotel-Information)

1.5 mi from Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

7.8/10

Good

(1,007 reviews)

"A good place to stay while traveling. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Wayne

£76

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

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## Top Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

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### DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice staff!"

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### Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very nice "

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### Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very well laid out room. Clean room as well. Free breakfast was great but didn’t appreciate how it was open to everyone- even non paying guests off the street. "

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### Comfort Inn University

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay clean room"

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### HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Staff"

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### Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

10/10 Excellent

"Staff, location. Comfort "

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### Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-Hotel-Eleo-At-The-University-Of-Florida.h52054135.Hotel-Information)

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### SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"was good stay"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Gainesville.h1531530.Hotel-Information)

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### Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Great value"

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## Hotels near other Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History attractions

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### Florida Museum of Natural History

4.5/5 (358 reviews)

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. 

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![Be sure to catch the live butterfly releases that are held several times a day. So many beautiful and friendly butterflies to meet. A wonderful experience. #Colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048189/eaf443a8-d5c8-43a2-8e92-14449fdea0b0.jpg)

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### Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville with a stop at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

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### Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. 

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### Curtis M. Phillips Center

You can enjoy a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center on your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. 

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### University of Florida Bat Houses

4.6/5 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit University of Florida Bat Houses during your travels to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event. 

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### Regal Butler Town Center

You can take time to visit Regal Butler Town Center during your travels to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

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### Lake Alice

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alice during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

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### Regal Royal Park

You can take time to visit Regal Royal Park during your travels to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. 

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