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
The staff was great the breakfast was great the room was cleaned better than 99% of other hotels That I've visited.
Reviewed on 6 February 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Everyone was courteous- the lobby door’s keypad wasn’t working after they lock them and you had to be buzzed in everytime. The night manager apologies each time.
Reviewed on 31 January 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Clean room, attentive staff, comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 2 February 2026
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Excellent
Reviewed on 3 February 2026
Comfort Inn University
The back door electric lock has been broken for 3 weeks and didn't lock. According to the front desk clerk, the owners were too cost cutting to replace it which creates a security risk. Otherwise a nice clean place to stay.
Reviewed on 1 February 2026
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Clean room. Did not appreciate having to go back out to my car in the cold to put a tag on my dashboard. Breakfast needs some work.
Reviewed on 4 February 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 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 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Downtown Gainesville, FL
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Gainesville Raceway
- Santa Fe River
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- University of Florida Bat Houses
- Curtis M. Phillips Center
- Waldo Motorsports
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park
- Santa Fe Lake
- Thomas Center
- Turkey Creek Golf Course
- Ironwood Golf Course
- Dudley Farm Historic State Park
