Downtown Gainesville, FL
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Popular places to visit
Hippodrome State Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Florida
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.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Florida Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Shands at the University of Florida
Though Shands at the University of Florida might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville while you are here.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Downtown Gainesville Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
This hotel is always great! So convenient to the airport and centrally located in the downtown area. I've stayed here multiple times on business.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Good
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Good service
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Very nice accommodation.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Yes
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Everything was wonderful as always.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Pleasant Street
Though Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thomas Center and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
