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

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Jose

AED 416

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Depot Village

2.1 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Leslie

AED 248

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 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.

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

thomas

AED 303

AED 352 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.

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

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.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

0.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Diane

AED 624

AED 702 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

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

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

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

Claire

AED 360

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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.

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

11 Oct - 12 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 restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

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

7. Gainesville Lodge

1.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

sabrina

AED 315

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

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

Graziella

AED 343

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

9. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Nandini

AED 389

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large window with curtains.

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

10. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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

Joseph

AED 386

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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.

11. Gator Town Inn

2.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Katherine

AED 222

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 reception area with a desk, two chairs, framed pictures, and a sign for Days Inn.

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

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Andrew

AED 239

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

1.2 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Melissa

AED 273

AED 308 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

14. University Inn Gainesville

0.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Jhonny

AED 224

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

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

AED 707

AED 1,527 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

16. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

7.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Elizabeth

AED 360

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

17. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Joan

AED 386

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 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.

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

5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

sherry

AED 325

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and a large mirror.

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

20. Hampton Inn Gainesville

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Ross

AED 309

AED 348 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 1,001 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,512 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,305 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,229 reviews	View

Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean too A, and great breakfast and dinner options."

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"

Comfortable 2-bedroom apartment, 1.5 blocks from UF Hospital

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks Paul for a great stay. Very clean interior and helpful tips. Will stay again."

Neat Condo - Short Walk to UF!

8/10 Good

"Very clean, well maintained apt. The bed was way too soft for me. Had to sleep on the couch which was a high end, luxurious soft leather couch. Info in notebook was very helpful. It's quite a walk to UF campus . Glad I had a car."

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. "

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean! The location is ideal for the campus. It had everything that we needed"

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. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

7. Gainesville Lodge

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

9. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

10. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

11. Gator Town Inn

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

13. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

14. University Inn Gainesville

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

16. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

17. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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

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

20. Hampton Inn Gainesville

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Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

University Inn Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge

Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

Comfortable 2-bedroom apartment, 1.5 blocks from UF Hospital

Neat Condo - Short Walk to UF!

Walk to Shands - 2nd Floor Condo

Stylish 1BR Getaway Near UF & Dining

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

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