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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

Jose

AED 402

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

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

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.

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

0.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Diane

AED 469

AED 528 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a 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.

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

thomas

AED 304

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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.

5. 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 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.

6. 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

12 Oct - 13 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 restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

7. Gainesville Lodge

1.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Chris

AED 292

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 Hilton hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

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

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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

Joseph

AED 372

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

11. Gator Town Inn

2.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Katherine

AED 222

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 small, modern kitchenette with a coffee machine, a single table with two chairs, and a potted plant.

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.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Carina

AED 231

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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.

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

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

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

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

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

14. University Inn Gainesville

0.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Jhonny

AED 224

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

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.

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

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

AED 807

AED 1,639 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 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.

16. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Joan

AED 386

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 reception area with directional signs for elevators, floor 1, pool restrooms, and business center.

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.

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

7.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Elizabeth

AED 309

AED 348 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

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

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A reception desk with a computer, a framed picture, and a sign indicating a storage room.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone, a lamp, and a window with a view.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

4.6 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Meredith

AED 393

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

20. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Lara

AED 529

AED 595 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,304 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,509 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

8/10 Good

"I checked in at 12:30am and there was no clerk so I slept in my rental car. There was a night bell but no one showed up. The manager told me the next day that there should have been a clerk all night long. He was going to investigate what happened."

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room was cleaned the staff was wonderful !"

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Surprisingly good price, cozy quiet and clean. Will recommend for the traveler. Courteous check in without any hiccups."

University Inn Gainesville

8/10 Good

"Facility is a little dated, but it was clean and the staff was friendly."

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."

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. "

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. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

6. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

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. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

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

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

20. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

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Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Gainesville Lodge

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

University Inn Gainesville

Summit House Condo #2 - Next to UF & Hospitals

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

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