Gainesville, FL

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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
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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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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.

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
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Sugarfoot

While Sugarfoot isn't home to many top sights, Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16 and Florida Museum of Natural History are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sugarfoot
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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
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
2.5 out of 5
3500 Southwest 42nd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is SAR 271 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
SAR 271
SAR 305 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The premium room on the 4th floor was clean, relatively new, comfortable beds and quiet. Very convenient area. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL
The price is SAR 382 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
SAR 382
SAR 430 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (715 reviews)
"Lovely stay would go there again"

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Comfort Inn University
Comfort Inn University
2.5 out of 5
3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
The price is SAR 300 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 300
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 January 2025
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
A nice room
"The room was good to sleep and quietiet and good to sleep in"

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Comfort Inn University
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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.
Mid-century Home 2 miles to UF/Downtown/Shands & Walk to Coffee Culture
Mid-century Home 2 miles to UF/Downtown/Shands & Walk to Coffee Culture
Gainesville
Stay at this vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Good location
"Brought me back in time with older home, nice change of pace"

Reviewed on 4 September 2024

Mid-century Home 2 miles to UF/Downtown/Shands & Walk to Coffee Culture
❈❈ Spacious Condo with balcony mins to UF, Shands, and DOWNTOWN ❈❈
❈❈ Spacious Condo with balcony mins to UF, Shands, and DOWNTOWN ❈❈
Gainesville
Stay at this condo in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Fred Bear ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Clean & Quiet
"It was very clean and the neighborhood is quiet. There was so much space for all 5 of us. It's also close to campus. We enjoyed visiting with our daughter. Thanks for a great stay."

Reviewed on 10 December 2024

❈❈ Spacious Condo with balcony mins to UF, Shands, and DOWNTOWN ❈❈
Four Bedroom Pool Home - Bring Your Pets!
Four Bedroom Pool Home - Bring Your Pets!
Gainesville
Stay at this vacation home in Gainesville. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Four Bedroom Pool Home - Bring Your Pets!
"We had a great stay. The house was VERY clean; would not have been able to tell you if many pets had been there in the past as everything was so well kept. Location was great in a quiet neighborhood. Would def stay here again in the future."

Reviewed on 6 December 2024

Four Bedroom Pool Home - Bring Your Pets!
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Popular places to visit

University of Florida

University of Florida

4.5/5(833 reviews)

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.

University of Florida
At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

4.5/5(272 reviews)

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.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The Florida Museum of Natural History has an amazing osteological and fossil collection

Florida Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(171 reviews)

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.

Florida Museum of Natural History
Hippodrome State Theatre

Hippodrome State Theatre

3/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Hippodrome State Theatre

Shands at the University of Florida

4.5/5(210 reviews)

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.

Shands at the University of Florida

Gainesville Raceway

4.5/5(104 reviews)

Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Gainesville Raceway

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