Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

Gainesville

A cityscape at sunset with buildings, a street, and a palm tree.
A modern building with a curved glass facade and a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A group of cyclists on a paved road with grassy areas on the sides.
A crowded street lined with trees and buildings.
An art gallery with wooden floors, a large sculpture, and a poster with the text "Who speaks? Who is silent?"

Stay near popular Downtown Gainesville attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL
The price is £83 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£83
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

3 out of 5
101 SE 1st Ave Gainesville FL
The price is £79 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£79
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is £89 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£89
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,628 reviews)
"Great location & staff!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL
The price is £69 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£69
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,304 reviews)
"The hotel and the room smelled musty, and the breakfast was terrible"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
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 £75 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£75
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (2,013 reviews)
"Clean and simple. Nice staff."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is £69 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£69
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Rooms are fine - very limited counter space in the bathroom"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
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Where to stay in Downtown Gainesville

Find the best Downtown Gainesville areas for the activities you enjoy most.

University Heights

University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

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.

Haile Plantation

If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Village Center and Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.



Downtown Gainesville Travel Guide

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