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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.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum

Adam

P6,577

P7,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

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

1 km from Fred Bear Museum

Michael

P7,454

P8,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 coffee station with two coffee machines, a sign above stating "MUST HAVE COFFEE EXPRESS", and various coffee-related items on shelves.

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

1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum

Meredith

P7,408

P8,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

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

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

0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum

sherry

P5,537

P6,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

5. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum

Donald

P9,020

P10,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A conference room with a large screen, multiple rows of chairs, and two chandeliers.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a dining table with a glass and cookie.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

6. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

1.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Arleana

P6,654

P7,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large bathtub, and green walls.

A hotel room with two beige armchairs, a small side table, a glass display cabinet with sports memorabilia, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a door with a wooden frame.

A breakfast bar with a juice dispenser, cereal boxes, and fruit bowls.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.

7. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum

prakasa Babu

P4,749

P5,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and ottoman, a bar area, and a dining space with chairs and tables.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a modern building in the background.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a blue abstract design.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum

Robert

P5,599

P6,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.

9. Hampton Inn Gainesville

0.4 km from Fred Bear Museum

Ross

P5,389

P6,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

A grocery store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and packaged goods.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and potted plants.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a fireplace.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum

jose

P6,617

P7,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

A modern lounge area with sofas, round tables, and a neon sign.

A modern dining area with a pool table, chairs, and a colorful rug.

A modern outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a covered section with umbrellas, and a view of a building with large windows.

11. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

2.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Elizabeth H

P6,158

P6,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, built-in shelves, a glass coffee table, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu board, and a coffee machine.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire feature, chairs, and a table.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

1 km from Fred Bear Museum

Jvotric

P5,804

P6,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered area.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

1.4 km from Fred Bear Museum

Ariel

P6,083

P6,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a sign reading "höm cooking".

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in front.

A modern building with a gray facade, a large window, and a landscaped area with a crocodile sculpture.

14. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

0.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Cassandra

P4,547

P5,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with a salad bar, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A hallway with exercise mats, a water dispenser, and exercise balls.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum

Tonya

P6,868

P7,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

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

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

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

16. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3 km from Fred Bear Museum

Nandini

P6,626

P7,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern building entrance with a covered entrance area, glass doors, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

17. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum

Terry

P5,017

P5,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, string lights, and a building with large windows.

A modern lounge area with blue upholstered chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and bar seating.

A spacious lobby with a herringbone wood floor, a central seating area with a large table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

0.9 km from Fred Bear Museum

Wanda

P5,750

P6,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Super 8 hotel with a well-maintained garden, palm trees, and a stone sculpture.

A dining area with a high table and multiple chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and a staircase leading to another level.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden door labeled "office".

A Super 8 hotel surrounded by lush landscaping and palm trees.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

0.5 km from Fred Bear Museum

Derius

P2,994

P3,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a desk with a computer and a chair. The room has wooden flooring and a patterned rug.

A rectangular swimming pool with a white deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a TV.

20. Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

1.6 km from Fred Bear Museum

Shashi

P3,993

P4,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Fred Bear Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville	9.6 Exceptional 1,640 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL	9.2 Wonderful 2,014 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View

Top Fred Bear Museum Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Pamela & EJ at the front desk were great! Super friendly and very helpful. Made my stay feel like I was a VIP. Will definitely be back. They are true assets to your company"

WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

8/10 Good

"I did not like the pillows on the bed. I have a cervical injury to my neck and a pillow of poor quality causes further issues such as neck pain and muscle aches. Otherwise everything else was pretty good"

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Again very nice staff close to stores and restaurants . Clean rooms clean pool very nice place to stay"

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Property and room was very clean. When I needed help with TV and more towels the staff was very responsive and helpful."

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice .The staff was very helpful."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

8/10 Good

"Moderately good hotel. A bit old. needs some updating."

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice and friendly staff"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast and breakfast staff was amazing!"

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

8/10 Good

"don't get the breakfast.. it's the exact same food they serve for free except at this hotel they charge $19.35. it's definitely not worth it. everything else was fine. they only clean the rooms every other day"

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Florida Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (617 reviews)

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Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville when you spend time at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Dogwood Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Dogwood Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Regal Celebration Pointe

You can take time to visit Regal Celebration Pointe during your travels to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Regal Butler Town Center

You can take time to visit Regal Butler Town Center during your travels to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

8.8/10 (341 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Curtis M. Phillips Center

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fred Bear Museum?

Fred Bear Museum is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travelers like for its gardens and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 52 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Fred Bear Museum?

Adjacent to Fred Bear Museum, Hampton Inn Gainesville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville and Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Fred Bear Museum?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Fred Bear Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fred Bear Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Fred Bear Museum.

What can I see and do near Fred Bear Museum?

Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, and Historic Haile Homestead feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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1. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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

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

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

5. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

6. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

7. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

9. Hampton Inn Gainesville

10. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

11. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

12. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

14. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

16. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

17. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

20. Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

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Top Fred Bear Museum Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Other attractions near Fred Bear Museum

Florida Museum of Natural History

Cultural Plaza

Dogwood Park

Regal Celebration Pointe

Regal Butler Town Center

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Curtis M. Phillips Center

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

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