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

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

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.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Burt

AED 496

AED 558 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 porch with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden door, and a sign reading "Downtown Studio Depot Village".

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

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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a chair, and a view of a building and water feature.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden backdrop and a sign reading 'Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida.'

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.

A compact hotel room with a television, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

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

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

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

Brendon

AED 364

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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 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.

5. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Samantha

AED 310

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. 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

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

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

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

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

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

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

Renata

AED 559

AED 628 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Gainesville Lodge

1.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Robert

AED 341

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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 370

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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 356

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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

Tonya

AED 408

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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 vending machine stocked with snacks and drinks, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A small, modern kitchenette with a coffee machine, a single table with two chairs, 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 191

AED 215 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 hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden dresser.

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 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 212

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence, and a small building with a door and a window.

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

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

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. University Inn Gainesville

0.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Lonnie

AED 212

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 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.

16. Value Lodge

0.8 km from Shands at the University of Florida

David

AED 202

AED 227 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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

A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a large TV and cabinets.

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

17. The Reitz Union Hotel

0.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

AED 476

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

18. 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 two-story house with a front porch, a driveway, and a tree in front.

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

A laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

19. 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

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

20. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Adam

AED 389

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 175 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,322 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,236 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.0 Wonderful 1,539 reviews	View

Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Upgraded rooms were well appointed and the new coffee shop And bar area was nicely done! We arrived later than intended and Christy was at hand to assist with the key code that had expired ! Great assistance right out of the gate !!"

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."

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"All was fabulous! Great location, amenities, and staff!"

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

10/10 Excellent

"It was great"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great property easy access to UF"

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful hotel to stay at while we toured the University of Florida. The location was ideal, the room was clean and well appointed, and the staff were very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!"

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as advertised. Great stay"

Summit House Condo #2 - Next to UF & Hospitals

10/10 Excellent

"I really can't say enough positive things about this VRBO experience. I have used the service quite a bit, and this one stood out for the fantastic communication, the value, cleanliness and comfort of the property and overall experience. The manager sent a good map to help in navigation, as the complex is laid our a little quirkily. Super helpful. The clear and concise instruction for check in and out was great. It was very comfortable and clean. If you need to be in Gainesville, near campus or the hospital, this would be a great property for you. Only other tips I'd pass along - Uber drivers mostly found it OK. My Instacart and other food deliveries had no trouble dropping off my orders. Next time, I will probably just rent a car though."

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?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Shands at the University of Florida, head over to our customer service page.

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. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

5. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

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. University Inn Gainesville

16. Value Lodge

17. The Reitz Union Hotel

18. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

19. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

20. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Gainesville Lodge

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

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

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

Summit House Condo #2 - Next to UF & Hospitals

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