University Heights, FL

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University of Florida

University of Florida

4.5/5(833 reviews)

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.

University of Florida
At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

4.5/5(272 reviews)

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.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The Florida Museum of Natural History has an amazing osteological and fossil collection

Florida Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(171 reviews)

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.

Florida Museum of Natural History
Hippodrome State Theatre

Hippodrome State Theatre

3/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Hippodrome State Theatre

Shands at the University of Florida

4.5/5(210 reviews)

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.

Shands at the University of Florida

Gainesville Raceway

4.5/5(104 reviews)

Catch an event at Gainesville Raceway during your trip to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Gainesville Raceway

University Heights Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
3 out of 5
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$125 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UF. This is an ideal location, within walking distance of campus and the downtown. The hotel is under renovation and we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms and it was very nice. Breakfast was great and it was made to order and not a buffet. ..."

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$86 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,668 reviews)
"Close to the location where we were going to"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$131 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews)
"The rooms were good but parking was crazy"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3 out of 5
4015 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$95 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,416 reviews)
Great stay!
"Great stay, good breakfast, liked the room divider between the beds and sofa bed."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
$179 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$201 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,248 reviews)
Super convenient to UF
"Super convenient to UF"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Best Western Gateway Grand
Best Western Gateway Grand
3 out of 5
4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$111 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,249 reviews)
Our 4 of July family time .
"Family time for the 3 days we had a great time . Help us as needed it bigger room , breakfast time was good . The only thing was young men who cookies the eggs omelette in the morning act race to my husband when my husband ask him for eggs , & when the next person came to him at the some time my ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Best Western Gateway Grand
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Other neighborhoods around University Heights

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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.

Innovation District
Gainesville which includes modern architecture

Downtown Gainesville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Downtown Gainesville and surrounding area, you can visit Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.

Downtown Gainesville
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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.

College Park
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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.

Pleasant Street
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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.

Duckpond
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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.

Gateway Park
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