3 Best Hotels in Gainesville, FL

“2026 Highlights: Best Western Gateway Grand is set 5 miles from the Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park. This relaxed hotel is 8 miles from the University of Florida and 9 miles from the Florida Museum of Natural History. Warm, casual rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add microwaves, minifridges and sofabeds. Room service is offered. Freebies include continental breakfast and parking. There's an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, as well as a restaurant, a bar and a business center. Meeting and event space is also available. ”

“Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville has modern rooms featuring custom-designed beds, as well as coffeemakers, flat-screen televisions, and Wi-Fi (fee). Suites include separate living areas as well as kitchenettes. The hotel has free parking facilities. The hotel features an informal steakhouse with a breakfast buffet (available for an extra charge), a relaxed bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. A business centre and 25,000 square feet of meeting space are also available. This contemporary hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Florida Museum of Natural History and just 6 minutes from the Harn Museum of Art.”

“2026 Highlights: Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville is located off I-75 next to casual eateries. This laid-back hotel is 2 miles from both the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Straightforward rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as microwaves, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Suites add separate living rooms. The amenities include parking, hot breakfast, and evening drinks and light fare are complimentary. There’s also an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a gym, as well as a business center and meeting rooms.”