Gainesville, FL

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Where to stay in Gainesville

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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.

Downtown Gainesville
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University Heights

4/5(31 area reviews)

While University Heights isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

University Heights
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College Park

While College 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.

College Park
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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.

Haile Plantation
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Innovation District

While there might not be top attractions in Innovation District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Innovation District
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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.

Duckpond
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 672 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 672
SAR 756 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL
The price is SAR 411 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
SAR 411
SAR 463 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
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.

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

4 out of 5
3726 Sw 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
The price is SAR 347 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
SAR 347
SAR 391 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room, attentive staff, comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
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.
 Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar

Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar

4 out of 5
2548 SW 13th St Gainesville FL
Stay at this apartment in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Bivens ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Clean, comfortable,

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar
Private suite with own entry in vibrant Gainesville

Private suite with own entry in vibrant Gainesville

Gainesville FL
Stay at this apartment in Gainesville. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Matheson History Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Beautiful neighborhood, clean, quiet, great price, and convenient to lots of stuff in downtown Jacksonville.

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Private suite with own entry in vibrant Gainesville
The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF

The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF

Gainesville FL
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ...
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
We could not have asked for a better house for our family to gather for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding. We were lacking for nothing. It was so well stocked and so pristine. My husband and I enjoyed our morning coffee while watching the birds in the pond. Although we did not use the pool, it ...

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

The Pond House! Large Pool, 10 sleeps, Pool Table, Firepit, 10 min UF
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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