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Our top choices for Downtown Gainesville hotels

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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1104)
"Great location great staff great experience I have stayed at the hotel before multiple times an again."
United States
Charles
The price is ￥13,934
￥15,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
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Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Love staying here!!!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥13,954
￥15,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Breakfast area
Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75

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, (474)
"Staff very helpful- clean updated facility. "
United States
bethany
The price is ￥16,514
￥18,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Yes, the room was spacious and clean and the staff very nice."
United States
Rosangela
The price is ￥18,578
￥20,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
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La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

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, (1128)
"Excellent food and lots of choices"
United States
Marianne
The price is ￥16,018
￥18,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Yearling Restaurant and Cabins

Yearling Restaurant and Cabins

Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
2.5 star property
24.1 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (197)
"Cabin was very comfortable and clean. Everything was in order and working. "
United States
Philip
The price is ￥21,701
￥24,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Soho Inn Waldo

Soho Inn Waldo

Soho Inn Waldo
2.0 star property
21.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
The price is ￥10,927
￥12,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Soho Inn Waldo
Outdoor pool
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

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, (952)
"Great stay"
United States
Cathy
The price is ￥15,923
￥17,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites
Bar (on property)
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
4.0 star property
6.7 km from Downtown Gainesville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1009)
"Friendly staff, clean hotel. The kids enjoyed the welcome cookie. "
United States
Janelle
The price is ￥13,137
￥14,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Lobby
Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
2.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (988)
"Room was super clean, the staff was very nice. The breakfast was very good! "
United States
Chad
The price is ￥12,674
￥14,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn Gainesville
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Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn
3.5 star property
0.6 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (986)
"Wonderful place to stay. "
United States
Miranda
The price is ￥18,990
￥21,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Sweetwater Branch Inn
Restaurant
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1290)
"Second time here and will be coming back. Love this place"
United States
Nate
The price is ￥17,376
￥19,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Property amenity
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
3.0 star property
6.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (909)
"Great hotel with clean rooms and friendly staff!"
United States
Denise
The price is ￥21,701
￥24,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
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Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"I will recommend my friends and family to come at this location anytime they are in gainesville "
United States
Recardo
The price is ￥15,120
￥17,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
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Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
3.5 star property
7.5 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
" Nice hotel,excellent breakfast"
United States
Axel
The price is ￥14,519
￥16,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Lounge
Aloft Gainesville University Area

Aloft Gainesville University Area

Aloft Gainesville University Area
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was welcoming , room was clean "
United States
alison
The price is ￥15,128
￥17,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Aloft Gainesville University Area
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

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, (1633)
"Quiet and clean overnight stay, we will be back , breakfast was good . "
United States
Ralph
The price is ￥13,770
￥15,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Property amenity
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

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, (1000)
"Clean room; great coffee in lobby; nice courtyard "
United States
Pam
The price is ￥18,422
￥20,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
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Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Downtown Gainesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (663)
"Clean rooms, lobby and friendly staff."
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥13,114
￥14,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
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Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75
3.0 star property
6.9 km from Downtown Gainesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (741)
"Staff was nice, building and room was not that clean or in good shape."
United States
Nathan
The price is ￥15,128
￥17,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75
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Where to stay in Downtown Gainesville

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

University Heights

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

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.

Duckpond

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.

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.

Innovation District

While there might not be top attractions in Innovation District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Top Downtown Gainesville Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"very clean hotel and nice breakfast and front desk very friendly"
Chintan 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

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 Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is the highest ranked property in Downtown Gainesville. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another top choice in the area 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.