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Where to stay in Gainesville?

Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Gainesville on Hotels.com. These Gainesville hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 3 October 2026.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

2. Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hampton Inn Gainesville

3. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Gainesville
NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Downtown Gainesville
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
Gainesville
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Gainesville
NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

8. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Gainesville
NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

10. Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand
Gainesville
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Gateway Grand

11. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Gainesville
NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

12. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
University Heights
NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University
Downtown Gainesville
NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

14. Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn
Gainesville
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sweetwater Branch Inn

15. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area
Gainesville
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
College Park
NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

17. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center
Gainesville
NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

19. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area
Gainesville
NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
Gainesville
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
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La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Gainesville
NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Gainesville
NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Gainesville
NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn
Gainesville
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sweetwater Branch Inn

Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand
Gainesville
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Gateway Grand

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area
Gainesville
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area
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You may also like hotels with pools in Gainesville

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Gainesville
NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Gainesville
NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Gainesville
NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Gainesville
NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Downtown Gainesville
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hampton Inn Gainesville

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Gainesville
NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn
Gainesville
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sweetwater Branch Inn
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You can also stay at hotels with a spa pool in Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Gainesville
NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn
Gainesville
NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sweetwater Branch Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Gainesville
NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Best Western Gateway Grand

Best Western Gateway Grand
Gainesville
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Gateway Grand

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Gainesville
NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
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Top neighbourhoods in Gainesville

Downtown Gainesville

City centre Gainesville buzzes with college-town energy where culture and nightlife collide. The historic Hippodrome State Theatre anchors a walkable district filled with tree-lined streets, eclectic galleries, and vintage shops. Live music spills from venues while colourful murals add artistic flair to the brick facades. UF students mix with locals in this vibrant area. From late-night pizza joints to farm-to-table restaurants, dining options cater to every taste and budget. Boutique hotels and historic inns offer charming alternatives to chain accommodation. Getting around is easy on foot, with most attractions within a three-block radius and RTS buses connecting to campus.

University Heights

University Heights buzzes with college-town energy right next to the University of Florida campus. Brick buildings, leafy streets, and eclectic shops create the perfect backdrop for exploring this student-centered area. Catch a Gators game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or venture to nearby attractions like the Hippodrome State Theatre and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Budget-friendly pizza joints, ethnic eateries, and lively coffee shops cater to hungry scholars and visitors alike. Most accommodation is student-oriented with affordable options that follow the academic calendar. The well-connected bus system and bike-friendly streets make getting around a breeze, especially during the bustling school year.

Duckpond

Historic Duckpond area captivates with its well-preserved Victorian homes and tree-lined streets. Take a peaceful stroll around the namesake pond, watching local waterfowl glide across the water under Spanish moss-draped oaks. The Thomas Centre, a restored cultural landmark, showcases Gainesville's architectural heritage with its elegant gardens and rotating exhibits. Accommodation range from charming bed & breakfasts in historic homes to holiday rentals with authentic local character. While dining options are limited within Duckpond itself, city centre Gainesville's restaurants are just minutes away. The neighborhood's wide pavements and minimal traffic make exploration a delight for those seeking a quiet retreat.

Innovation District

Gainesville's Innovation District buzzes with the energy of bright ideas and big dreams. Tech startups and university research centers share space with art installations and converted industrial buildings. The Hippodrome State Theatre and Cade Museum showcase the district's perfect blend of creativity and scientific innovation. Students and entrepreneurs fill coworking spaces and casual cafes during the day. Most spots close early evening, so plan accordingly. Getting around is a breeze with wide pavements, bike lanes, and bus connections to the University of Florida campus. Limited accommodation exists within the district itself, but nearby areas offer budget hotels perfect for visiting researchers and curious travellers.

Top landmarks in Gainesville

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)
If you'd like to get a taste of Gainesville student life, check out University of Florida, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Gainesville.
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A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.
Photo by D Lawrence

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)
You can catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Gainesville. If you think Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is cool, you might also like Stephen C. O'Connell Center and Westside Park Tennis Center, both located nearby.
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A close-up of a butterfly with intricate patterns on its wings.

Florida Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (617 reviews)
Florida Museum of Natural History is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Gainesville, why not stop by during your stay? If you want to experience more of the culture Gainesville has to offer, head to Curtis M. Phillips Center, University of Florida Bat Houses, and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
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Oaks Mall

8.6/10 (969 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Oaks Mall when in Gainesville.
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Gainesville Raceway

8.4/10 (613 reviews)
You can catch an event at Gainesville Raceway, located 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from central Gainesville.
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Stephen C. O'Connell Center

9.0/10 (44 reviews)
You can catch an event at Stephen C. O'Connell Center, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Gainesville. If you think Stephen C. O'Connell Center is cool, you might also like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Westside Park Tennis Center, both located nearby.
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

8.8/10 (341 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Kanapaha Botanical Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from central Gainesville. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Dogwood Park, just a short walk away.
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University of Florida Bat Houses

9.4/10 (12 reviews)
University of Florida Bat Houses is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Gainesville, why not stop by during your stay?
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Gainesville and related destinations

Roaring crowds at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium create an electric atmosphere when the Florida Gators play. At Paynes Prairie, wild horses and bison roam freely across wetlands. The Butterfly Rainforest at Florida Museum of Natural History offers magical encounters with hundreds of colourful species fluttering around you. Paddle through crystal-clear springs where the water is so transparent you seem to float on air. The historic Hippodrome Theatre hosts performances in a beautifully restored federal building, drawing both students and locals. Thomas Center's gardens provide a peaceful retreat from university bustle. For local culture, visit during one of the many festivals that transform city centre streets into vibrant celebrations of the peculiarly wonderful spirit that makes this college town anything but ordinary.

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A butterfly exhibit with various species displayed on shelves and informational posters.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Gainesville?

You can choose a great hotel in Gainesville from NZ$149 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands and Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area are a couple of low-cost options that are popular with our travellers. If you're after an affordable hotel in Gainesville that meets all of your requirements, set your filters and then sort the results by "Price: low to high".

How can I find deals and earn rewards at Gainesville hotels?

Discover great deals on Gainesville hotel stays with Hotels.com. Take a look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as to find those off-peak deals. If it's a spontaneous trip, check out our last-minute deals on Gainesville hotels.

Can I book Gainesville hotels with free cancellation?

In order to book a refundable Gainesville hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.

What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Gainesville?

Our travellers' top pet-friendly hotels in Gainesville include:

You can check "Pet friendly" on the Hotels.com "Amenities" filter in your search to find even more pet-friendly hotels in Gainesville.

What are some of the best hotels in Gainesville for couples?

Enjoy your couple's retreat with a stay at a top-rated Gainesville romantic hotel. Our travellers love DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville, a hotel with a restaurant. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is Sweetwater Branch Inn. This bed & breakfast offers an outdoor pool as well as champagne service for a perfect stay. Use the "Traveller experience" filter in your search and select "Adults only" or "Romantic" to find even more hotels in Gainesville for couples on Hotels.com.

What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Gainesville?

Some of the most well reviewed Gainesville hotels for kids include Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville, La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville, and Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 9.6 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus free cots in guestrooms. Check out La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville with a guest score of 9.2. This popular hotel has an outdoor pool, free parking, a free full breakfast, and more. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is another good option in Downtown Gainesville with an outdoor pool and children's meals, plus free cots in the guestrooms. Explore more kid-friendly hotels in Gainesville by using our "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.

What are the top Gainesville hotels with a pool?

Discover some of the best Gainesville hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Sweetwater Branch Inn is a great bed & breakfast with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 9.8 out of 10. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville is a popular hotel that features an outdoor pool along with a hot tub. To find more stays in Gainesville with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".

What are some of the best Gainesville hotels with free parking?

If you're driving, a great Gainesville hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travellers' favourites include:

What are some popular hotels in central Gainesville?

If you're looking for hotels in central Gainesville, check out La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville and Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG. Travellers love La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville for its location, as well as the outdoor pool, restaurant and free full breakfast this hotel offers. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG is another popular central hotel with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Stay at one of these hotels for easy access to top sights like University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. University Heights and Downtown Gainesville are some of the most central areas for your Gainesville holiday.

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