Downtown Gainesville
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Popular places to visit
Hippodrome State Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Florida
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.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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.
Florida Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Shands at the University of Florida
Though Shands at the University of Florida might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gainesville while you are here.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Nice overall and very comfortable
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Clean room, convenient location, helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Perfect place to stay for The Fest. Plenty of walking-distance food available. Very quiet, nice pool, great room.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
They were amazing ! Especially Antwan!! He needs a raise!!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Room was clean. Couldn’t get the temp exactly but it wasn’t too much of an issue. Check in was exactly at 3, couldn’t get in earlier. Breakfast was good. Best thing I can say is that I would stay again if needed.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Pleasant Street
Though Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
Duckpond
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
Innovation District
While there might not be top attractions in Innovation District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
University Heights
While University Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
College Park
While College Park isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gateway Park
While Gateway Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.
