Downtown Gainesville
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Popular places to visit
Hippodrome State Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Florida
Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university 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 browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Depot Park
Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Gainesville Raceway
Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Gainesville
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
We love this hotel and always stay here when we’re in Gainesville. We’ve visited several times over the past year and our stay is always great!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Great stay from the breakfast to the staff!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Limited But well presented
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
It was a pleasant experience. I will definitely recommend Sleep Inn to anyone who needs a place to stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Always a pleasure to stay at this property
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
We picked this hotel based on recommendations of other Expedia travelers and we are so happy that we did! The hotel is sparkling clean, the beds were comfy, and there were so many breakfast choices! Would happily stay there again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gainesville
Pleasant Street
Pleasant Street might not have many top sights, but Thomas Center and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Innovation District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Depot Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
College Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Park and surrounding area, you can visit Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Gateway Park
While Gateway 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.
