Below are the 8 user recommended hotels in the area of Gainesville that is closest to University of Florida. The average price near University of Florida is $144/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near University of Florida are typically 38% more expensive than the average hotel in Gainesville, which is $88.
Low Season | July | cheapest month to stay |
High Season | August | most expensive time to stay |
31% | expected price decrease | |
25% | expected price increase |
Price | $113 - $217 |
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Cheapest day of week | Monday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
Highest day of week | Friday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
$117 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day | |
$222 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day |
Cheapest time to book | The cheapest time to book hotels in Gainesville is: 1-2 star, 60 days before. 3 star, 9 days before. |
1-2 star | $69 - $550 | |
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3 star | $52 - $719 |
Lowest Hotel Price | $37 |
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Hotels Near Airport | 15898 |
Average Length of Stay | 3 days |
In terms of accessibility and close proximity to Gainesville’s nightlife and top attractions, the downtown area is a good choice. You can find and book cheap hotels in Gainesville that are close enough to the main attractions that you won’t have to worry about traveling far. But no matter where you’re staying in this university town, there are loads of public transport options to choose from. The Florida Jitney, a shuttle service, is a popular transport option to get from Florida Airport to Gainesville. The Jitney will also take you to other cities within Florida, such as Orlando or Tampa. Alternatively, if you want to travel within the city, there is a bus service available, as well as metered cabs and rideshare services. Downtown Gainesville is a great neighborhood to stay in if you want to be close to most of the city's nightlife. Downtown also hosts a weekly farmer's market and regular art festivals, and this area can be reached by the Route 1 bus line.
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3905 Southwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, United States
Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville
4202 Southwest 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, United States
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
4000 Southwest 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, United States
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
1714 Southwest 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, United States
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
4015 Southwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL, United States
Doubletree by Hilton Gainesville
3726 Southwest 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, United States
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If you want to experience the hustle and bustle of the city and stay at hotels in Gainesville close to the city's nightlife, then you’ll want to stay downtown. Consider staying at AC Hotel Downtown Gainesville, or the Residence Inn. Alternatively, if you want to be near the student life of the city, Midtown is a short walk from Florida University’s campus. There are also tons of bars and clubs within walking distance, all with a fun student vibe. But if you’re not in the mood to walk, or it happens to be a rainy day, buses run through Midtown as well, making it very accessible. There are great hotel options in Midtown, like the Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center. Whichever neighborhood you choose to stay in, there are some great Gainesville hotels for every budget.
Gainesville, Florida is well-known for the University of Florida, a highly-ranked public research university that attracts students from all over the country and abroad. However, a place to gain higher education is not all that this Northern Florida town has to offer. Some of the most popular attractions in Gainesville, Florida include the Florida Museum of Natural History, which is located at the University of Florida campus, the Paynes Prairie State Park just outside of Gainesville and the Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, located in the North-Westernmost part of Gainesville. For stargazing enthusiasts, there’s the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, which also hosts regular showcases that include music and film to educate you about the night sky. The planetarium is located on the Santa Fe campus. Lake Alice, located on the University of Florida campus, also offers a picturesque escape from the franticness of the city. While you can’t swim in the lake’s waters, there are plenty of hiking trails and viewing decks, where you can view all the natural wildlife of the area.
The downtown area in Gainesville is known to have incredible nightlife in the city. Whether you’re looking for something to eat or you’re interested in having a few drinks and dancing the night away, there are plenty of eateries, ranging from trendy to laid-back, as well as bars and nightclubs, to keep you entertained. Downtown Gainesville is also known for hosting a wide variety of events. The University’s campus is close to this neighborhood, so you can be assured that there will always be something happening. Expect to find great bar food and beer at The Swamp Restaurant or fresh sushi at Dragonfly Modern Izakaya & Sushi. Another neighborhood with a hopping nightlife is Midtown. Midtown is the closest neighborhood to the university campus, so it's brimming with student hangouts like The Social at Midtown, a sports bar with a great atmosphere and good food. Both neighborhoods can be reached via Route 1 bus line.
If you’re looking for a festival in Gainesville, you won’t have to look far. Being a university town, Gainesville always has something festive going on. The Hoggtowne Medieval Faire is held in the Alachua County Fairgrounds every January for two weekends. Dress up in your favorite medieval attire and step back in time to a world full of dragons, knights and damsels in distress. Other festivals include the Hogtown Craft Beer Festival, also held on the Alachua County Fairgrounds, where you can sample locally brewed beverages and great food in April every year. Both the Hoggtown Medieval Festival and the Hogtown Craft Beer Festival can be reached by taking bus 25.
The average length of stay in Gainesville is 3 nights.
Hotels in Gainesville show a range of prices for their rooms. These are determined by factors such as availability, locale and amenities. On average, rooms will be around $159 per night.
Hotels in Gainesville are usually cheapest during the month of July, you can expect a price decrease of around 31% during this period.
Sunday is the day where you will typically find the lowest price for your hotel room in Gainesville. The highest price tends to be on Thursday.
$189 per person, per night, is on average, what you can expect to pay for luxury hotels in Gainesville. To put this in perspective, $159 per person, per night is the average price of a hotel in Gainesville, which is a price difference of around 14%% to stay at a luxury hotel.
With generally low rainfall expected (2.7″) and an average temperature of 68 °F, those staying at a hotel in Gainesville may want to take some time during their visit to go see popular landmarks in the area. Considering the weather during April, attractions worth visiting near Gainesville are Thomas Hall, Downtown St. Petersburg Historic District, and St. Augustine Town Plan Historic District.
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