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

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

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum

Shirley

￥16,184

￥18,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

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

1 km from Fred Bear Museum

Robert

￥18,344

￥20,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, a bowl of oranges, and framed geometric patterns on the wall.

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

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

1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum

Alex

￥14,953

￥16,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

4. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum

Alex

￥22,198

￥24,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum

Henry

￥13,627

￥15,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A conference room with a long wooden table, beige chairs, water bottles, and a large flat-screen TV on the wall.

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

6. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

1.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Arleana

￥18,806

￥21,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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.

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.

7. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum

prakasa Babu

￥11,661

￥13,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and a large mirror.

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

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

8. Hampton Inn Gainesville

0.4 km from Fred Bear Museum

Charles

￥13,454

￥15,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a breakfast bar, seating area, and a large window.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum

Robert

￥13,813

￥15,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and potted plants.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a fireplace.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum

jose

￥14,607

￥16,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered area.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

1.4 km from Fred Bear Museum

Ariel

￥15,142

￥17,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

A modern lounge area with sofas, round tables, and a neon sign.

A modern dining area with a pool table, chairs, and a colorful rug.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and seating including a sofa and chairs.

12. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

2.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Elizabeth H

￥17,032

￥19,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire feature, chairs, and a table.

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

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, built-in shelves, a glass coffee table, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

1 km from Fred Bear Museum

Jvotric

￥13,813

￥15,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a sign reading "höm cooking".

A modern building with a gray facade, a large window, and a landscaped area with a crocodile sculpture.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in front.

14. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

0.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Yosvany

￥11,862

￥13,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with a salad bar, and pendant lighting.

A hallway with exercise mats, a water dispenser, and exercise balls.

A swimming pool with a white fence, palm trees, and a hotel building in the background.

A hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum

Kim

￥17,570

￥19,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, black round tables with candles, beige sofas, and a curved seating area.

A Hilton hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter.

16. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3 km from Fred Bear Museum

Nandini

￥17,107

￥19,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern building entrance with a covered entrance area, glass doors, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the dining area.

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

17. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum

Jyothi

￥12,420

￥14,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, string lights, and a building with large windows.

A spacious lobby with a herringbone wood floor, a central seating area with a large table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern lounge area with blue upholstered chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and bar seating.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

0.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Wanda

￥14,410

￥16,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Super 8 hotel with a well-maintained garden, palm trees, and a stone sculpture.

A Super 8 hotel surrounded by lush landscaping and palm trees.

A dining area with a high table and multiple chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and a staircase leading to another level.

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

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

0.5 km from Fred Bear Museum

Williams

￥7,366

￥8,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a desk with a computer and a chair. The room has wooden flooring and a patterned rug.

A rectangular swimming pool with a white deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a TV.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

1.6 km from Fred Bear Museum

Shashi

￥10,043

￥11,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Fred Bear Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville	9.6 Exceptional 1,602 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL	9.2 Wonderful 1,999 reviews	View

Top Fred Bear Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We will definitely stay here again"

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

10/10 Excellent

"This is a nice and modestly priced hotel a short trip to everything at the University of Florida. I booked for parents weekend at a decent price when other hotels had overly inflated prices and since I needed to visit earlier, I decided to do a test run and am happy with my decision for parents weekend versus driving in from Ocala or paying 5 times the normal price. I saw a few negative reviews that have little merit in my opinion. This is not the south of France! This is Gainesville, Florida. I didn’t see any dangerous looking people in the parking lot. The hotel is secure with keyed entry points and is across the street from a credit union with other commercial buildings near by. This is not the Taj Mahal, but you won’t find that anywhere near Gainesville, Florida. I enjoyed my stay and will be back soon."

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Florida Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (617 reviews)

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Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville when you spend time at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Dogwood Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

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

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Regal Celebration Pointe

You can take time to visit Regal Celebration Pointe during your travels to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Regal Butler Town Center

You can take time to visit Regal Butler Town Center during your travels to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

8.8/10 (341 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Curtis M. Phillips Center

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fred Bear Museum?

Fred Bear Museum is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travelers like for its gardens and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 52 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Fred Bear Museum?

Adjacent to Fred Bear Museum, Hampton Inn Gainesville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville and Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Fred Bear Museum?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Fred Bear Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fred Bear Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Fred Bear Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fred Bear Museum?

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What can I see and do near Fred Bear Museum?

Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, and Historic Haile Homestead feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. 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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1. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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

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

4. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

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

6. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

7. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8. Hampton Inn Gainesville

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

12. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

13. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

14. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

16. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

17. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

20. Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

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Top Fred Bear Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

Other attractions near Fred Bear Museum

Florida Museum of Natural History

Cultural Plaza

Dogwood Park

Regal Celebration Pointe

Regal Butler Town Center

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Curtis M. Phillips Center

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

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