Title: College Park Travel Guide: Best of College Park, Gainesville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in College Park](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Park-Hotels.d944716499560566784.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gainesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gainesville.d6048189.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gainesville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gainesville.d6048189.Travel-Guide-Activities)[College Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-College-Park.d944716499560566784.Car-Hire-Guide)[College Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Park.d944716499560566784.Holidays-City-Breaks) # College Park Travel Guide ## Gainesville ## Visit College Park Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gainesville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville.dx6048189) --- ### Popular places to visit ![A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068631/dc0e407f-c712-4acf-b1ad-0c9896d42d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Florida-Gainesville.d6068631.Attraction) ![Ben Hill Griffin Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048189/0860a82e-f9ae-44b6-ab17-236e4c4e269a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ben-Hill-Griffin-Stadium-Gainesville.d6068633.Attraction) ![Peleides blue morpho butterfly](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068619/b5c37750-0581-4f11-9e92-7e3d3daaf0eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florida-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Gainesville.d6068619.Attraction) ![2nd Place street with the Hippodrome State Theatre and businesses in downtown Gainesville, Florida, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068629/aa80e492-a4ce-4cd0-8529-a6640f2c17f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hippodrome-State-Theatre-Gainesville.d6068629.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shands-At-The-University-Of-Florida-Gainesville.d6187967.Attraction) #### Gainesville Raceway Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Raceway-Gainesville.d6128074.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in College Park ![AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040994/a2d6ff81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown 151 NW 14th Street Gainesville FL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £128 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin ... 9/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews) Great location for us that had activities at UF. Great valet parking, great staff, value services and good breakfast. Definitely coming back Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=20040994&PinnedHotelID=20040994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944716499560566784) ![HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200755/8a6fa57c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western 3905 Sw 43Rd St Gainesville FL £65 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,860 reviews) Staff belligerent after just one mild criticism. Someone also entered my room & left it OPEN, no less, with “respect privacy” sign on the door. No clear delineation between lobby & breakfasting area for people with dogs. Bathroom super-functional, beds & pillows comfortable. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=200755&PinnedHotelID=200755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944716499560566784) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/e387508a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL 4015 Sw 43rd St Gainesville FL £80 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,736 reviews) It's always served me well. I stay here for the Florida Gators football game. Great place and good breakfast. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=1289043&PinnedHotelID=1289043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944716499560566784) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49700/49617/13133f5c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville 3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL £88 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) Decent room clean space, front staff seemed kind of indifferent, just ok, nothing to rave about. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=49617&PinnedHotelID=49617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944716499560566784) ![Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19484600/19484503/0dff4e4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville 4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL £95 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,408 reviews) Clean, friendly staff, loved the free cocktails in the evening Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=19484503&PinnedHotelID=19484503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944716499560566784) ![Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26950000/26940800/26940780/dfb2f417_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG 5020 SW 30th Lane Gainesville FL £97 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=26940780&PinnedHotelID=26940780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944716499560566784) [See all 850 properties in College Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=944716499560566784) 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. ## Check College Park hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944716499560566784&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944716499560566784&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944716499560566784&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944716499560566784&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944716499560566784&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944716499560566784&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around College Park ![Drone photo University of Florida Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478922/b5c4705c-72bf-4098-8c36-e2e98e34d8f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Innovation-District.dx553248635976478922) ![Closeup of alligator back lying inside marsh swamp in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Gainesville, Florida in sunlight](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471424/055eee54-c788-4a46-94f4-cefb0e4d75cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-University-Heights.dx553248635976471424) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Pleasant-Street.dx553248635976471970) ![Gainesville, Florida, USA Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939293992653533184/e7dd1f4a-fd98-436e-b9bc-d5bca93f6e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Gainesville If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Gainesville and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Downtown-Gainesville.dx939293992653533184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Gateway-Park.dx553248635976470903) ![Photo of Lake Alice and a portion of the Baughman Center on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470698/28d00b3c-09f4-4b7d-9c99-c8508c6caaac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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