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A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3.1 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

thomas

￥12,680

￥14,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a sunset over the ocean, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

A small, modern kitchenette with a coffee machine, a single table with two chairs, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, framed pictures, and a sign for Days Inn.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

3.2 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Andrew

￥9,254

￥10,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a clear sky, and a sign for the Quality Inn.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence, and a small building with a door and a window.

3. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

3.2 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Melissa

￥11,631

￥13,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

4. Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Jose

￥18,402

￥20,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

5. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

7.4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Adam

￥16,579

￥18,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

6.9 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Michael

￥18,791

￥21,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

A staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

7. Depot Village

3.4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Leslie

￥10,642

￥22,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern interior with a staircase, a seating area, and a colorful abstract wall design.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a colorful abstract wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a fire pit.

8. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 3.6 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Claire

￥15,475

￥17,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

9. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.7 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Diane

￥24,126

￥27,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area in the background.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

7.8 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

sherry

￥13,959

￥15,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a sign above stating "MUST HAVE COFFEE EXPRESS", and various coffee-related items on shelves.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

7.7 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Meredith

￥18,633

￥20,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs, wooden tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

3.3 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Karri

￥17,315

￥19,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

13. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

7.8 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Donald

￥22,739

￥25,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a glass table, and a bar area with various bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

The exterior of the AC Hotel Gainesville with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, large potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 4.8 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Luis

￥22,636

￥25,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, teal and brown seating, patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a central coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with directional signs for elevators, floor 1, pool restrooms, and business center.

15. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

11.5 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Elizabeth

￥15,206

￥17,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a dining table with a glass and cookie.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

16. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

8.6 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Arleana

￥16,767

￥19,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Gainesville Lodge

4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

sabrina

￥13,553

￥15,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a digital kiosk, and a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom.

18. Hampton Inn Gainesville

7.4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Ross

￥13,557

￥15,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and ottoman, a bar area, and a dining space with chairs and tables.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a blue abstract design.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a modern building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the outside.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

7.3 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Robert

￥14,114

￥15,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large bathtub, and green walls.

A hotel room with two beige armchairs, a small side table, a glass display cabinet with sports memorabilia, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a door with a wooden frame.

Outdoor lounge chairs with metal frames and fabric seats, arranged in rows.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

7.3 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

prakasa Babu

￥11,946

￥14,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Florida National Scenic Trail

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,517 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area	7.8 Good 311 reviews	View
Quality Inn Gainesville near University	7.0 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville	9.6 Exceptional 1,640 reviews	View

Top Florida National Scenic Trail Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

10/10 Excellent

"Very well kept and maintained Lovely staff"

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

10/10 Excellent

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University Inn Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room & air conditioning"

Sweetwater Branch Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It's so nice when a place that's doing things right doesn't feel the need to change - and that's the Sweetwater Branch Inn for me. It's excellence you can depend on, time and time again. The property always looks beautiful, the staff remains consistently kind and gracious and the rooms are clean and well appointed and the beds are fluffy and comfy - it gets a gold star every time."

The Magnolia Modern | New, Near UF, Shands, Nature

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place for us to stay while my dad was having surgery at the hospital, it’s only about a mile away, so it made it very convenient. Wonderful to have three bedrooms and a comfortable space to come back to each day. The home is cozy and was clean and welcoming."

Stylish Studio in B&B Locale

10/10 Excellent

"This suited our needs perfectly. Clean, pet friendly, reasonable rates and minutes from Shands hospital. Cheaper than a hotel and has washing machine/dryer which was a big plus. David, the host, replied immediately to my question at check in. No complaints here. Thank you for the hospitality."

Modern Studio Nook, Bed & Breakfast District!

8/10 Good

"nice property close neighbors"

Other attractions near Florida National Scenic Trail

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Depot Park

Find out about the history of Gainesville when you spend time at Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Florida, a top college in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Bivens Arm Nature Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bivens Arm Nature Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Matheson History Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Matheson History Museum in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Thomas Center

8.2/10 (160 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Florida National Scenic Trail?

Florida National Scenic Trail is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travelers like for its festivals and theater scene. You'll find 498 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Florida National Scenic Trail?

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Florida National Scenic Trail. Other good choices within a few miles include Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown and Comfort Suites Gainesville near University.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Florida National Scenic Trail?

Expedia has 498 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Florida National Scenic Trail.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Florida National Scenic Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Florida National Scenic Trail.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Florida National Scenic Trail?

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What can I see and do near Florida National Scenic Trail?

Study the collections at Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, or Matheson History Museum. Sights like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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Our top choices for Florida National Scenic Trail hotels

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

3. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

4. Sweetwater Branch Inn

5. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

7. Depot Village

8. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

9. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

13. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

15. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

16. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

17. Gainesville Lodge

18. Hampton Inn Gainesville

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

20. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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Top Florida National Scenic Trail Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

University Inn Gainesville

Sweetwater Branch Inn

The Magnolia Modern | New, Near UF, Shands, Nature

Stylish Studio in B&B Locale

Modern Studio Nook, Bed & Breakfast District!

Other attractions near Florida National Scenic Trail

Depot Park

Hippodrome State Theatre

University of Florida

Bivens Arm Nature Park

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Matheson History Museum

Thomas Center

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