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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
The hotel was very nice clean and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 May 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
Our room was booked for UF graduation 2026 back in 2025, I wish I would’ve been made aware that my spouse and I would be staying in a handicap accessible room. The room was clean with the exception of the metal grab bars, I didn’t really need them but I did grab one and it did not feel clean to the ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
very clean easy to park and access very helpful and professional staff
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
We had a wonderful experience during our 4 day stay. There is a “family” feeling to the hotel. The staff know what they’re doing, courteous, pleasant and always there. Check if in was effortless, zero wait. There were valet carts and the room and bathroom were spotless. Who doesn’t like “breakfast ...
Reviewed on 2 May 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.
