The Best Hotels Closest to Thomas Center in Gainesville for 2026

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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 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.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

0.7 km from Thomas Center

Burt

AED 513

AED 577 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

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

2. Depot Village

1 km from Thomas Center

Leslie

AED 248

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

3. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 0.8 km from Thomas Center

Brendon

AED 360

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

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.

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Joseph

AED 575

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

5. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.8 km from Thomas Center

Renata

AED 625

AED 703 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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.

6. Gainesville Lodge

0.9 km from Thomas Center

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

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

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 0.7 km from Thomas Center

Graziella

AED 367

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.7 km from Thomas Center

Tonya

AED 404

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 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.

9. University Inn Gainesville

3 km from Thomas Center

Lonnie

AED 212

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A fenced swimming pool with a white house in the background.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a clock, and a bulletin board.

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a large tree in front.

10. Travelers Inn

3.1 km from Thomas Center

Joseph

AED 239

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 room with two blue chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

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

11. Value Lodge

3.2 km from Thomas Center

David

AED 202

AED 227 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and large windows.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, a fan, and a registration sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

A room with a desk, a computer, a fan, and various potted plants.

12. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Cristian

AED 213

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a countertop.

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

A hotel room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a telephone, and a large window with curtains.

13. The Reitz Union Hotel

2.8 km from Thomas Center

AED 439

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

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

14. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Thomas Center

AED 840

AED 1,639 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A residential area with a two-story building, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Thomas Center

AED 840

AED 1,639 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, teal and brown seating, patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted clock.

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

16. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

9.2 km from Thomas Center

Edwin

AED 364

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

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

7.8 km from Thomas Center

Tricia

AED 325

AED 365 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 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.

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

7.4 km from Thomas Center

Adam

AED 389

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 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.

19. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3.6 km from Thomas Center

Samantha

AED 308

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a sign, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a desk with a printer, and a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

7.4 km from Thomas Center

Rose

AED 293

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Thomas Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 175 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,322 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 554 reviews	View

Top Thomas Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

8/10 Good

"Our room has some areas that had not been cleaned properly. There was food debris on the floor around the refrigerator. The only negative about the Hotel is that there is no parking other than a parking garage ($30 a night) a few blocks away or street parking after 8PM. You have to compete with restaurants and businesses for street parking. We needed to leave the hotel at 5am and it was a dark and uncomfortable walk to the garage. A valet would have been nice."

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 !!"

Depot Village

10/10 Excellent

"Very original (a container), well thought out, good location and OK parking."

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a perfect location. Downtown Gainesville offers a unique downtown with plenty of food options."

Blue Bungalow · Sleeps 10 · Games & Firepit · UF

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely home in downtown. Beds are comfortable and the place is very clean. Perfect for Gameday weekends. Go gators! We will be back."

The Gator Manor – 6 Bedrooms Walk to UF / Stadium

8/10 Good

"house is huge! just what we needed. Everyone had their own room and bed. Keep in mind this is old florida home. Lots of character, but its an old home so dont be expecting anything fancy. We loved it. The first level is amazing for hanging out as a family. Each floor has its own a/c thermostat. There are lots of sidewalks so we took walk around the neighborhood."

!!Duck Pond Charming 3bed 2 bath house!!

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and quiet location, has good parking, spacious historic house."

The Orange Blossom Suite, Near UF, Shands, D-town

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Host was very helpful. The duplex was lovely, reminded me of a beach cottage and close to all things gator!!!"

Sleeps 15 • Historic Mansion w/ Pool Near UF

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful historic spacious historic home. Convenient location. Host was easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again!!"

Other attractions near Thomas Center

A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Depot Park

Find out about the history of Gainesville when you spend time at Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Florida, a top college in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Matheson History Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Matheson History Museum in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Stephen C. O'Connell Center

9.0/10 (44 reviews)

Catch an event at Stephen C. O'Connell Center during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Alice

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alice during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Thomas Center?

Thomas Center is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travelers like for its sporting events and festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 144 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Thomas Center?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Thomas Center. Other good choices within a short distance include Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University and Gainesville Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Thomas Center?

Expedia has 144 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Thomas Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Thomas Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Thomas Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Thomas Center?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Thomas Center, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Thomas Center?

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. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Bivens Arm Nature Park, Spyglass Dog Park, or Possum Creek Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Thomas Center hotels

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2. Depot Village

3. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

5. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

6. Gainesville Lodge

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

8. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

9. University Inn Gainesville

10. Travelers Inn

11. Value Lodge

12. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

13. The Reitz Union Hotel

14. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

16. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

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

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

19. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

20. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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Top Thomas Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Gainesville Lodge

Depot Village

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Blue Bungalow · Sleeps 10 · Games & Firepit · UF

The Gator Manor – 6 Bedrooms Walk to UF / Stadium

!!Duck Pond Charming 3bed 2 bath house!!

The Orange Blossom Suite, Near UF, Shands, D-town

Sleeps 15 • Historic Mansion w/ Pool Near UF

Other attractions near Thomas Center

Hippodrome State Theatre

Depot Park

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

University of Florida

Matheson History Museum

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Lake Alice

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