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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,176 reviews)
"Great place, family friendly. Staff were great!"
United States
Shannon
The price is ￥18,611
￥20,937 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Reception

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay from the breakfast to the staff!"
United States
Kate
The price is ￥18,131
￥20,397 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG
3.5 star property
25.4 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay and the friendly staff! Rooms are very clean and comfortable."
United States
Mary Jayne
The price is ￥14,475
￥16,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG
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La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,217 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, complementary breakfast was better than most, bed was comfortable, and the room was spacious. We would definitely stay here again."
United States
MICHELLE
The price is ￥14,173
￥15,944 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Outdoor pool

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast area was clean. Enjoyed the wide selection of food."
United States
Jeanne
The price is ￥16,199
￥18,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites
View from property

Yearling Restaurant and Cabins

Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
2.5 star property
24.1 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"The Yearling Cabins are somewhat remote. I planned my stay around a guided tour at the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State park and dining at the Yearling Restaurant."
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥22,111
￥24,876 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
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Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn
3.5 star property
0.6 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast and total stay was perfect "
United States
Ricky
The price is ￥16,716
￥18,805 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Sweetwater Branch Inn
House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior

Hawthorne Angler's Cabin w/ Lake + Dock Access!

Hawthorne Angler's Cabin w/ Lake + Dock Access!
3.0 star property
24 km from Downtown Gainesville
The price is ￥18,583
￥47,136 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Hawthorne Angler's Cabin w/ Lake + Dock Access!
Breakfast area

Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75

Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75
2.5 star property
25 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (514 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Tamela
The price is ￥14,739
￥16,581 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75
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Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,347 reviews)
"Very nice and clean, good breakfast"
United States
Natalya
The price is ￥14,867
￥16,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,829 reviews)
"We had the best stay here. Will stay here the next time we are in town! "
United States
Elisabeth
The price is ￥14,558
￥16,378 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Breakfast was good and the staff were very nice. "
United States
Christina
The price is ￥11,954
￥14,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
BBQ/picnic area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"We love this hotel, family friendly and great breakfast "
United States
Gerardo
The price is ￥18,770
￥21,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and hotel was nice"
United States
Patrice
The price is ￥18,929
￥21,295 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
Reception

Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand
3.0 star property
13.1 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,472 reviews)
"Good breakfast selection and ease of check in that allowed bigger dogs."
United States
Sara
The price is ￥14,738
￥16,580 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Best Western Gateway Grand
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Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We stopped over one night. Good spot and comfortable stay. "
United States
Richard
The price is ￥14,218
￥15,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Hampton Inn Gainesville
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Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,460 reviews)
"Good breakfast, staff all so friendly, room very clean "
United States
Mark
The price is ￥16,701
￥18,789 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
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Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

Quality Inn Gainesville I-75
2.5 star property
7.3 km from Downtown Gainesville
7.6 out of 10, Good, (970 reviews)
"The location was good. The hotel was clean and the hotel is in good shape and we felt safe staying there. The room was nice. We would stay there again for the price."
United States
Liz
The price is ￥11,493
￥12,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Quality Inn Gainesville I-75
Exterior

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
3.0 star property
University Heights, 1.3 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
United States
Mike
The price is ￥17,498
￥19,684 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was great, friendly staff. "
United States
AnaMaria
The price is ￥14,062
￥15,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
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Where to stay in Downtown Gainesville

Find the best Downtown Gainesville areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Closeup of alligator back lying inside marsh swamp in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Gainesville, Florida in sunlight

University Heights

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

Southern live oak tree branches with sunburst through hanging Spanish moss in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Florida and sunlight in background

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.

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.

Photo of Lake Alice and a portion of the Baughman Center on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville

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.

Drone photo University of Florida Gainesville

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.

Top Downtown Gainesville Hotel Reviews

Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand

8/10 Good
"My stay was great - I was even the “Guest of the Day”, which was cool! I was in town for the Morgan Wallen concert, so basically all I did here was sleep in the bed. The room could have smelled better, but I would stay here again!"
Kala 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Best Western Gateway Grand

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Gainesville?
Travelers to the Downtown Gainesville neighborhood in Gainesville will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Hippodrome State Theatre as part of your Downtown Gainesville travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Gainesville?
Based on our traveler data, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Gainesville. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Gainesville?
When you want to find places to stay in Gainesville, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Gainesville.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Gainesville, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown Gainesville.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Gainesville?
For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Gainesville, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Gainesville neighborhood?
Hippodrome State Theatre is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Gainesville. Matheson History Museum and Thomas Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Gainesville.