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

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

1. 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 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 garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

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

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

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.

3. Depot Village

2.1 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Leslie

AED 248

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

4. 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

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.

5. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

0.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Diane

AED 625

AED 703 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 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

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.

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

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

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

Luis

AED 559

AED 628 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

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

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

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

9. 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 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

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.

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

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

Andrew

AED 239

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

13. 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 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 hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a desk with a coffee maker, and a microwave.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosa Helena

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

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

17. 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

5 Oct - 6 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.

18. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

7.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Elizabeth

AED 364

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shands at the University of Florida

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,512 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,229 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,308 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. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2. Sweetwater Branch Inn

3. Depot Village

4. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

5. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

9. Gainesville Lodge

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. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

18. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

19. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

20. La Quinta by Wyndham 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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