Where to stay in College Park
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.
University Heights
University Heights might not have many top sights, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Hippodrome State Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Haile Plantation
If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Village Center and Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Top hotels in College Park
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
"The cons first: 1. The company that runs their valet service. - They refused to bring my car around when asked. Made me walk to their dirt/ mud parking lot across the street to retrieve my luggage. - their manager got defensive the next day, asking me why I didn't take my luggage earlier. I am not ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
"Breakfast was great. Staff were friendly. The hotel rooms are definitely aged but it was good for the price!"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026