Title: Innovation District Travel Guide: Best of Innovation District, Gainesville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Innovation District](https://expedia.co.uk/Innovation-District-Hotels.d553248635976478922.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)[Innovation District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Innovation-District.d553248635976478922.Car-Hire-Guide)[Innovation District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Innovation-District.d553248635976478922.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Innovation District Travel Guide ## Gainesville ![Drone photo University of Florida Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478922/b5c4705c-72bf-4098-8c36-e2e98e34d8f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Drone photo University of Florida Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976478922/b5c4705c-72bf-4098-8c36-e2e98e34d8f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Innovation District 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 Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Florida during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Florida-Gainesville.d6068631.Attraction) ![At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football. ](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 Innovation District ![Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52054200/52054135/180700a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida 1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL £134 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=52054135&PinnedHotelID=52054135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478922) ![Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78550000/78547700/78547624/894304b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown 212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL £91 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,123 reviews) Clean room and great location Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=78547624&PinnedHotelID=78547624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478922) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49700/49617/ff7eaa86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville 3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL £77 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (1,004 reviews) Clean room, attentive staff, comfortable stay. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=49617&PinnedHotelID=49617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478922) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1289100/1289043/8584a629_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL 4015 Sw 43rd St Gainesville FL £73 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,666 reviews) Great location. Great breakfast. Awesome staff Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1289043&PinnedHotelID=1289043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478922) ![Comfort Suites Gainesville near University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54138200/54138132/d62bb37b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites Gainesville near University 2603 SW 13TH STREET Gainesville FL £82 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,223 reviews) Clean room. Did not appreciate having to go back out to my car in the cold to put a tag on my dashboard. Breakfast needs some work. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=54138132&PinnedHotelID=54138132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478922) ![Best Western Gateway Grand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/151100/151041/9a241e09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd Gainesville FL £77 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 restaurant in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,412 reviews) Clean room and very friendly staff. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=151041&PinnedHotelID=151041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478922) [See all 852 properties in Innovation District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976478922) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-University-Heights.dx553248635976471424) ![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 Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center. [](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) ### 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) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-College-Park.dx944716499560566784) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Duckpond.dx553248635976470698) ![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, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainesville-Gateway-Park.dx553248635976470903) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Innovation District Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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