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
Explore the campus of University of Florida, during your trip to 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
Would have rated hotel a 5 except no sleep on Fri and Sat night until after 2am due to noise of bar!!!!! Great location to restaurants walking less then 1 block: Harry's, Dragonfly, OAK, BBQ chicken, Pizza place, Starbucks, ice cream shop. No parking but we knew this so ubbered everywhere. Nice pool, ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/9
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Facilities were okay. Breakfast was decent. Parking however is a big problem. Hotel did sent one email about the parking but as I was visiting during the weekend assumed I will get outside parking. There was no open parking available so had to park in the reserved parking with parking fees.
Reviewed on 2026/3/8
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Meds are good. Lodging was good. Wouldn't recommend eating in the restaurant
Reviewed on 2026/3/9
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
A very slow check in was the main complaint. Normally they find the reservation from Expedia and make the keys and we’re done. For some reason it took a lot of typing on the keyboard to get us checked in. Other than that, the room was nice, bed was pretty good though the springs or bed frame made ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/9
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Room was basic but clean. Beds were comfortable.
Reviewed on 2026/3/9
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Hotel was very clean and the staff was great.
Reviewed on 2026/3/10
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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 Hippodrome State Theatre 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.
