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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 garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Jose

P7,356

P8,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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

2.1 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Leslie

P4,210

P8,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

thomas

P4,915

P5,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

0.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Diane

P10,093

P11,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 2.2 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Claire

P6,123

P6,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs, wooden tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

0.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Karri

P6,609

P7,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

The exterior of the AC Hotel Gainesville with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, large potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various items, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Luis

P9,502

P10,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 2.3 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Graziella

P5,840

P6,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

9. Gainesville Lodge

1.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Chris

P5,362

P6,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

10. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Nandini

P6,609

P7,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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

Joseph

P6,310

P7,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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

P3,767

P4,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A motel with a large sign reading "Gator Town" and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden dresser.

13. Gator Town Inn

2.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Katherine

P4,061

P4,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder and railings, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a sign indicating a complimentary breakfast.

A hotel entrance with a clear sky, palm trees, and a parking lot.

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

1.2 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Melissa

P4,451

P5,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase with a view to the outside.

A yellow building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a parking lot.

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

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

15. University Inn Gainesville

0.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Jhonny

P3,823

P4,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

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

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

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.

16. Value Lodge

0.8 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Rosa Helena

P4,686

P5,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 two-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

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

17. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

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

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Joan

P6,559

P7,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

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

4.1 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Robert

P7,435

P8,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

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.

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

5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

sherry

P5,523

P6,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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 167 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,505 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,302 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View

Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Great location & staff!"

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

8/10 Good

"The hotel is nice"

Gator Town Inn

8/10 Good

"The hotel is a basic roadside motel run by a family that seems to live on the property. It's decently clean and has all the basic necessities. Soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Towels are very small and thin. We took our own towels and pillows."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

8/10 Good

"Clean and simple. Nice staff."

University Inn Gainesville

8/10 Good

"Nice older hotel, clean and comfortable and great staff. Walking distance to the stadium."

Value Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff, clean sheets and bedding. Not the best quality of amenities but great stay. Served its purpose💪🙏"

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8/10 Good

"We stayed here for UF Family weekend. We booked early, and the rate wasn’t too inflated. Things really book up around that time and there is price gouging, so we chose an affordable hotel. The staff was very kind and helpful and made us aware of amenities. They offered a shuttle for the UF football game. Your stay includes free breakfast. Coffee, fresh popcorn and cookies are available most of the day. The condition of the elevator and the carpet and chair in our room needed some attention. The hotel has a bit of a damp or musty smell. We went nose blind to it pretty quickly, though. I know moisture is a big challenge in Florida. The bed and pillows were quite comfortable, and my teenage son said he slept like a baby on the sofa bed, for which the front desk gave us clean sheets, blanket and pillow. Overall, a positive experience. We would stay here again."

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We didnt know what to expect, but were pleasantly surprised. Staff was great, room was clean, and everything about our stay was wonderful!"

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Only thing I didn’t like was the breakfast vouchers that essentially cover nothing so don’t feel like you’re getting any perk all I really want you to do is go down and buy their breakfast"

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.

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. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

9. Gainesville Lodge

10. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

13. Gator Town Inn

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

15. University Inn Gainesville

16. Value Lodge

17. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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

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

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Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Gator Town Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

University Inn Gainesville

Value Lodge

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Gainesville Lodge

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

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