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Our top choices for Fred Bear Museum hotels

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Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1336)
"Great location right off of I 75.. quick stay for a long trip . "
United States
Mariel
The price is RM425
RM478 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
2.5 star property
1 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Yes, the room was spacious and clean and the staff very nice."
United States
Rosangela
The price is RM463
RM521 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
2.5 star property
1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Wonderful stay with great amenities and friendly staff."
United States
Gina
The price is RM479
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
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Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (913)
"Great hotel with clean rooms and friendly staff!"
United States
Denise
The price is RM564
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Exterior
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1630)
"Quiet and clean overnight stay, we will be back , breakfast was good . "
United States
Ralph
The price is RM370
RM417 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
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Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (743)
"Staff was nice, building and room was not that clean or in good shape."
United States
Nathan
The price is RM393
RM442 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75
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Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
3.5 star property
1.9 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"This is by far the best hotel in Gainesville. "
United States
Debra
The price is RM394
RM447 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Outdoor pool
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1051)
"Nice breakfast, clean roim"
United States
Tracy
The price is RM300
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Lobby
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
3.0 star property
0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Staff was great room was clean breakfast was amazing"
United States
Carol
The price is RM357
RM402 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
Lobby
Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
2.5 star property
0.4 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (990)
"Room was super clean, the staff was very nice. The breakfast was very good! "
United States
Chad
The price is RM370
RM416 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Gainesville
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Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great stay "
United States
Adriana
The price is RM396
RM446 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
Lounge
Aloft Gainesville University Area

Aloft Gainesville University Area

Aloft Gainesville University Area
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Staff was welcoming , room was clean "
United States
alison
The price is RM407
RM458 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Aloft Gainesville University Area
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Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
3.0 star property
1 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (663)
"Clean rooms, lobby and friendly staff."
United States
Kimberly
The price is RM377
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (936)
"Room was very clean, staff was excellent."
United States
Arnold
The price is RM413
RM464 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 star property
0.9 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1799)
"Awesome place to stay."
United States
Aristeo
The price is RM308
RM346 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
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Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
3.5 star property
3 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Another fantastic, exceptional stay at this hotel. Really great experience."
United States
Helen
The price is RM461
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1015)
"This property is very clean and the beds are so comfortable "
United States
Tricia
The price is RM321
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn University
Bar (on property)
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
4.0 star property
1 km from Fred Bear Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Friendly staff, clean hotel. The kids enjoyed the welcome cookie. "
United States
Janelle
The price is RM342
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Lobby
Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

Quality Inn Gainesville I-75
2.5 star property
1.6 km from Fred Bear Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (909)
"Room was nice and cleaned and front desk was very helpful "
United States
Jitendra
The price is RM310
RM349 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Gainesville I-75
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Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area
2.0 star property
0.5 km from Fred Bear Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1010)
"Awesome stay!"
United States
Phillip
The price is RM204
RM229 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area
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Top Fred Bear Museum Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

10/10 Excellent
"All good; breakfast was great "
James 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotels near other Fred Bear Museum attractions

Peleides blue morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) in the Butterfly Rainforest at a museum of natural history; Gainesville, Florida, United States of America

Florida Museum of Natural History

4.5/5 (358 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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Be sure to catch the live butterfly releases that are held several times a day. So many beautiful and friendly butterflies to meet. A wonderful experience. #Colorful
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Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville with a stop at Cultural Plaza. 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 travellers like for its gardens and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 50 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville and Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Fred Bear Museum?
Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available 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.