Gainesville, FL

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Gainesville

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University Heights

4/5(31 area reviews)

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.

University Heights
Gainesville which includes modern architecture

Downtown Gainesville

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

Downtown Gainesville
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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.

Haile Plantation
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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.

Innovation District
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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.

Duckpond
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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.

Pleasant Street
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is AED 293 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 293
AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,597 reviews)
"Favorite place to go for mental peace"

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3 out of 5
4015 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is AED 329 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 329
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
"Kids loved the pool and I loved how close the dining options were ! Staff was friendly !"

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
The price is AED 625 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
AED 625
AED 703 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,215 reviews)
"I stayed at hotel Eleo when my husband was having surgery at Shands. It was very convenient being so close to the hospital. The restaurant’s food was surprisingly good. Prices were a bit much, but the food was pretty good."

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gator Grove - Queen Ann Grey - New Build!
Gator Grove - Queen Ann Grey - New Build!
Gainesville
Stay at this vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Great stay for the weekend
"Qe enjoyed our stay for the weekend getaway. Only thing we notice with our stay was that someone else hair was in the shower that had not been cleaned out. But other than that ot was great open layout for family time. One down side was all the bedrooms are upstair so if you have issue woth stair ..."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Gator Grove - Queen Ann Grey - New Build!
Renovated Haven Near Downtown & UF
Renovated Haven Near Downtown & UF
Gainesville
Stay at this vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Matheson ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
There’s Crying in Baseball
"The family and I were in town for the Georgia baseball weekend and well, that was ugly. And I’m not talking about certain fans behavior. On the bright side, the property manager Carlos was accommodating and a breeze to work with. Thank you! The property was tucked in at the end of a quiet street ..."

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

Renovated Haven Near Downtown & UF
2BR Across UF/Shands – Walk to Campus & Hospitals!
2BR Across UF/Shands – Walk to Campus & Hospitals!
Gainesville
Stay at this apartment in Gainesville. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell ...
9/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Washcloth
"It was very comfortable the only complaint that I do have is there wasn’t any washcloths.. but the place was cozy…"

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

2BR Across UF/Shands – Walk to Campus & Hospitals!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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