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A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3.1 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

thomas

AED 294

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a sunset over the ocean, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

A corridor with windows, a railing, and a view of greenery and buildings.

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, framed pictures, and a sign for Days Inn.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

3.2 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Andrew

AED 239

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a clear sky, and a sign for the Quality Inn.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a sign indicating a complimentary breakfast.

A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a desk with a coffee maker, and a microwave.

3. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

3.2 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Melissa

AED 273

AED 307 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

4. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

7.4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Adam

AED 386

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

A grand staircase with ornate carpet, a cozy sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view.

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

5. Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Jose

AED 416

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, teal and brown seating, patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel reception area with directional signs for elevators, floor 1, pool restrooms, and business center.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a central coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

11.5 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Elizabeth

AED 354

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden door, and a sign reading "Downtown Studio Depot Village".

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

A staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

7. Depot Village

3.4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Leslie

AED 218

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, a seating area, and a colorful abstract wall design.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a colorful abstract wall.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a fire pit.

8. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 3.6 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

HEIDI

AED 360

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

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

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

6.9 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Robert

AED 437

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.

10. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.7 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Diane

AED 591

AED 665 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 hotel room with a wooden floor, a red armchair, a beige sofa, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

7.8 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

sherry

AED 325

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs, wooden tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

3.3 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Karri

AED 403

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

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

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

7.7 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Meredith

AED 393

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

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.

14. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

7.8 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Lara

AED 529

AED 595 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

The exterior of the AC Hotel Gainesville with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, large potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a glass table, and a bar area with various bottles.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 4.8 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Luis

AED 526

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Hampton Inn Gainesville

7.4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Ross

AED 309

AED 348 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

17. Gainesville Lodge

4 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

sabrina

AED 315

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A landscaped courtyard with palm trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

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

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

18. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

8.6 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Arleana

AED 389

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

A breakfast bar with a juice dispenser, cereal boxes, and fruit bowls.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

7.3 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

prakasa Babu

AED 278

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a blue abstract design.

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.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

7.3 km from Florida National Scenic Trail

Robert

AED 328

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Florida National Scenic Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,512 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area	7.8 Good 306 reviews	View
Quality Inn Gainesville near University	7.0 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville	9.6 Exceptional 1,633 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Florida National Scenic Trail Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was fantastic. My trip was relatively short, so I didn't get to see the pool, but the room was very clean,the sheets smelled very fresh and the receptionist was very helpful with the parking."

University Inn Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room & air conditioning"

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Will be booking here again and again whenever needing a place to stay in Gainesville. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and there's not enough love in the world to give to the staff."

Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

10/10 Excellent

"The room was smoke free and very clean. I wish all properties could that clean and smoke free place. Also the bed,cabinets were made of good and strong materials"

🌟 Modern House Minutes from Downtown Gainesville, UF, VA & More! 🏡✨

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Would stay here again."

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

8/10 Good

"Everything was good. I just haven't received my deposit of $60 back yet"

The Magnolia Modern | New, Near UF, Shands, Nature

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place for us to stay while my dad was having surgery at the hospital, it’s only about a mile away, so it made it very convenient. Wonderful to have three bedrooms and a comfortable space to come back to each day. The home is cozy and was clean and welcoming."

Stylish Studio in B&B Locale

10/10 Excellent

"This suited our needs perfectly. Clean, pet friendly, reasonable rates and minutes from Shands hospital. Cheaper than a hotel and has washing machine/dryer which was a big plus. David, the host, replied immediately to my question at check in. No complaints here. Thank you for the hospitality."

New Home in SE Gainesville 3 BR/ 2 Bathroom

10/10 Excellent

"Convienent to UF Shands"

Other attractions near Florida National Scenic Trail

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Depot Park

Find out about the history of Gainesville when you spend time at Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

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

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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 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.

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Bivens Arm Nature Park

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

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 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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Matheson History Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Matheson History Museum in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Thomas Center

8.2/10 (160 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Florida National Scenic Trail?

Florida National Scenic Trail is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travelers like for its festivals and theater scene. You'll find 498 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Florida National Scenic Trail?

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Florida National Scenic Trail. Other good choices within a few miles include Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown and Comfort Suites Gainesville near University.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Florida National Scenic Trail?

Expedia has 498 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Florida National Scenic Trail.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Florida National Scenic Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Florida National Scenic Trail.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Florida National Scenic Trail?

To find more details about updating your stay near Florida National Scenic Trail or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Florida National Scenic Trail?

Study the collections at Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, or Matheson History Museum. 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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Our top choices for Florida National Scenic Trail hotels

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

3. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

4. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

5. Sweetwater Branch Inn

6. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

7. Depot Village

8. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

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

10. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

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

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

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

14. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

16. Hampton Inn Gainesville

17. Gainesville Lodge

18. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

19. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

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Top Florida National Scenic Trail Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

University Inn Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge

Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

🌟 Modern House Minutes from Downtown Gainesville, UF, VA & More! 🏡✨

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

The Magnolia Modern | New, Near UF, Shands, Nature

Stylish Studio in B&B Locale

New Home in SE Gainesville 3 BR/ 2 Bathroom

Other attractions near Florida National Scenic Trail

Depot Park

Hippodrome State Theatre

University of Florida

Bivens Arm Nature Park

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Matheson History Museum

Thomas Center

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