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

A gazebo with a white exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

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.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

0.7 km from Thomas Center

Jose

AED 490

AED 551 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

2. Depot Village

1 km from Thomas Center

Leslie

AED 248

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

3. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 0.8 km from Thomas Center

Claire

AED 367

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

A modern bar area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring bar stools and a counter.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a grassy courtyard.

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Diane

AED 559

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various items, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.8 km from Thomas Center

Luis

AED 625

AED 703 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

6. Gainesville Lodge

0.9 km from Thomas Center

sabrina

AED 333

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites, and a parking area with several cars.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall advertisement.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and booths, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 0.7 km from Thomas Center

Graziella

AED 385

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious living area with a curved ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, and a modern sofa.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, pendant lighting, and a map of Gainesville on the wall.

A modern interior with a seating area, large windows, and a stone wall with a menu.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large window with curtains.

8. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.7 km from Thomas Center

Joseph

AED 404

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase with a view to the outside.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

A yellow building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a parking lot.

9. University Inn Gainesville

3 km from Thomas Center

Lonnie

AED 207

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a wooden chair, and a television.

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a large tree in front.

A fenced swimming pool with a white house in the background.

10. Travelers Inn

3.1 km from Thomas Center

William

AED 239

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A parking lot with a white car, trees with Spanish moss, and a green building.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer monitor, a framed picture of the University of Florida, a fish skeleton decoration, and a magazine rack.

A room with two blue chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

11. Value Lodge

3.2 km from Thomas Center

Rosa Helena

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and large windows.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, a fan, and a registration sign.

A building with a sloped roof, a covered entrance, and a fountain in the foreground.

A room with a desk, a computer, a fan, and various potted plants.

12. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Cristian

AED 213

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a glass door, and a view of buildings and a dome structure.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area and trees.

A room with a blue sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, a mirror, and a painting of an animal.

13. The Reitz Union Hotel

2.8 km from Thomas Center

AED 547

AED 616 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a small front yard with trees and mulch.

A multi-story building with a parking lot, several cars, and a sign.

A two-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

A laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

14. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Thomas Center

AED 408

AED 1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a small porch.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, oven, and dishwasher.

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Thomas Center

AED 408

AED 1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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.

16. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

7.4 km from Thomas Center

Adam

AED 389

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 kitchen with blue-tiled walls, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

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

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

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

9.2 km from Thomas Center

Elizabeth

AED 364

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

7.8 km from Thomas Center

sherry

AED 325

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

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

19. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3.6 km from Thomas Center

Samantha

AED 303

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

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

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

6.9 km from Thomas Center

Michael

AED 437

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Thomas Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 174 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,232 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,320 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 554 reviews	View

Top Thomas Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place. Whe ever im in Gainesville this is my go to place to stay"

Depot Village

8/10 Good

"Convenient and easy!"

Blue Bungalow · Sleeps 10 · Games & Firepit · UF

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely home in downtown. Beds are comfortable and the place is very clean. Perfect for Gameday weekends. Go gators! We will be back."

The Gator Manor – 6 Bedrooms Walk to UF / Stadium

8/10 Good

"house is huge! just what we needed. Everyone had their own room and bed. Keep in mind this is old florida home. Lots of character, but its an old home so dont be expecting anything fancy. We loved it. The first level is amazing for hanging out as a family. Each floor has its own a/c thermostat. There are lots of sidewalks so we took walk around the neighborhood."

!!Duck Pond Charming 3bed 2 bath house!!

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and quiet location, has good parking, spacious historic house."

The Orange Blossom Suite, Near UF, Shands, D-town

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Host was very helpful. The duplex was lovely, reminded me of a beach cottage and close to all things gator!!!"

Sleeps 15 • Historic Mansion w/ Pool Near UF

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful historic spacious historic home. Convenient location. Host was easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again!!"

The Harmony Suite, Near UF, Shands & Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience!! Host were wonderful to work with. Place was clean and well taken care of. "

The Citrus Suite, Near UF, Shands, Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, parking good,close to a Publix, owner was quick to respond to any questions. "

Other attractions near Thomas Center

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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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 football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 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.

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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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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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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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Stephen C. O'Connell Center

9.0/10 (44 reviews)

Catch an event at Stephen C. O'Connell Center 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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Lake Alice

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alice during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Thomas Center?

Thomas Center is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travelers like for its sporting events and festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 144 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Thomas Center?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Thomas Center. Other good choices within a short distance include Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University and Gainesville Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Thomas Center?

Expedia has 144 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Thomas Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Thomas Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Thomas Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Thomas Center?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Thomas Center, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Thomas Center?

Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, and Matheson History Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Bivens Arm Nature Park, Spyglass Dog Park, or Possum Creek Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Thomas Center hotels

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2. Depot Village

3. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

5. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

6. Gainesville Lodge

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

8. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

9. University Inn Gainesville

10. Travelers Inn

11. Value Lodge

12. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

13. The Reitz Union Hotel

14. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

16. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

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

19. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

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

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Top Thomas Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Depot Village

Blue Bungalow · Sleeps 10 · Games & Firepit · UF

The Gator Manor – 6 Bedrooms Walk to UF / Stadium

!!Duck Pond Charming 3bed 2 bath house!!

The Orange Blossom Suite, Near UF, Shands, D-town

Sleeps 15 • Historic Mansion w/ Pool Near UF

The Harmony Suite, Near UF, Shands & Downtown

The Citrus Suite, Near UF, Shands, Downtown

Other attractions near Thomas Center

Hippodrome State Theatre

Depot Park

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

University of Florida

Matheson History Museum

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Lake Alice

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