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

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

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

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

2.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Bianca

AED 530

AED 596 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

2. Depot Village

2.1 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Leslie

AED 248

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a large window with a view of a body of water and buildings.

Outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas, white chairs, and tables, set against a modern building with reflective glass windows.

A room with a television mounted on a wooden cabinet, a coffee machine, a small table with a chair, and a countertop with a kettle and bottles.

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

0.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Joseph

AED 575

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Maricarmen

AED 308

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 2.2 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Brendon

AED 360

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

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

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

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Renata

AED 493

AED 554 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

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.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

0.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Karri

AED 403

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Gainesville Lodge

1.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Robert

AED 341

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A snack and treat display area with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various snacks.

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 2.3 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Graziella

AED 371

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter.

A large banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, black round tables with candles, beige sofas, and a curved seating area.

10. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Yuleivy

AED 389

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A rooftop pool with a clear view of surrounding buildings.

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Tonya

AED 364

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting of a beach scene.

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

A small office space with a desk, two chairs, a coffee machine, and a potted plant.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

angie

AED 188

AED 212 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a wooden hanger, and a towel hanging on the rack.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A motel with a large sign reading "Gator Town" and a parking lot in front.

13. Gator Town Inn

2.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Katherine

AED 225

AED 254 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern waiting area with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a blue sofa set.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and various food dispensers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a sign for 'Quality by Choice Hotels', and a 'Welcome' sign.

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

1.2 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Melissa

AED 265

AED 299 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a phone between the beds. The room has a dark wall with a framed picture above the left bed.

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.

15. Value Lodge

0.8 km from Shands at the University of Florida

David

AED 257

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a clear sky and distant buildings.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A pool table with balls and a cue stick, a digital screen displaying game options, and a neon sign in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

16. The Reitz Union Hotel

0.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

AED 426

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

A laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

17. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

AED 840

AED 1,639 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Michael

AED 389

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

4.1 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Robert

AED 437

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

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

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area in the background.

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

5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Tricia

AED 325

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Shands at the University of Florida

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 176 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,313 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,543 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View

Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

10/10 Excellent

"A gem in Gainesville"

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"nice clean room with a comfortable bed. breakfast buffet was good."

Gainesville Lodge

8/10 Good

"Lovely place very cute coffee shop and bar only issue was sewer vapor smell coming up from the shower"

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

8/10 Good

"The room was fine. Had a smell of mold. But the bed was comfy. Was told the wrong time so Missed breakfast. A\C was loud but worked. Front desk lady was nice. Great location for what I needed."

Cute Condo Close to Campus - Walk to Shands/Pool!

10/10 Excellent

"Great property easy access to UF"

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as advertised. Great stay"

Great Location! Walk to Shands/UF/VA/Vet

10/10 Excellent

"Apartment was just as advertised. Neighborhood was peaceful and quite."

Walk to Shands - 2nd Floor Condo

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for anyone wanting to be near Shands hospital. Convenient to downtown Gainesville"

Stylish 1BR Getaway Near UF & Dining

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly what I was looking for, clean place to sleep while I visited my son. "

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shands at the University of Florida?

Shands at the University of Florida is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville known for its beautiful lakeside setting and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Shands at the University of Florida?

Adjacent to Shands at the University of Florida, 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. Other good choices within a short distance include Comfort Suites Gainesville near University and Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center.

How many hotels will I find close to Shands at the University of Florida?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shands at the University of Florida.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shands at the University of Florida, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Shands at the University of Florida.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shands at the University of Florida?

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What can I see and do near Shands at the University of Florida?

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. Learn about local history at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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Our top choices for Shands at the University of Florida hotels

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2. Depot Village

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

8. Gainesville Lodge

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

10. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

13. Gator Town Inn

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

15. Value Lodge

16. The Reitz Union Hotel

17. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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

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

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Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

Cute Condo Close to Campus - Walk to Shands/Pool!

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

Great Location! Walk to Shands/UF/VA/Vet

Walk to Shands - 2nd Floor Condo

Stylish 1BR Getaway Near UF & Dining

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