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A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

A grand staircase with ornate carpet, a cozy sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view.

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.2 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Jose

3.058.179 ₫

3.440.451 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden door, and a sign reading "Downtown Studio Depot Village".

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

2. Depot Village

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Leslie

1.749.766 ₫

3.721.056 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

1.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Diane

3.487.009 ₫

3.922.885 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

thomas

2.155.036 ₫

2.502.307 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, a seating area, and a colorful abstract wall design.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a colorful abstract wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a fire pit.

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 2.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Claire

2.544.472 ₫

2.862.531 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs, wooden tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

2.3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Karri

2.846.953 ₫

3.202.822 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

A modern lounge area with sofas, round tables, and a neon sign.

A modern dining area with a pool table, chairs, and a colorful rug.

A modern outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a covered section with umbrellas, and a view of a building with large windows.

7. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Elizabeth H

2.547.068 ₫

2.865.646 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

A snack and treat display area with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various snacks.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall advertisement.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and booths, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Graziella

2.427.115 ₫

2.730.504 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Gainesville Lodge

2.2 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Chris

2.182.009 ₫

2.454.760 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, black round tables with candles, beige sofas, and a curved seating area.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter.

A large banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

10. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

2.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Nandini

2.746.472 ₫

3.089.782 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a curved ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, and a modern sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large window with curtains.

A modern interior with a seating area, large windows, and a stone wall with a menu.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Joseph

2.627.270 ₫

2.955.678 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a sunset over the ocean, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A small, modern kitchenette with a coffee machine, a single table with two chairs, and a potted plant.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

A corridor with windows, a railing, and a view of greenery and buildings.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Andrew

1.635.732 ₫

1.840.199 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a clear sky, and a sign for the Quality Inn.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a sign for 'Quality by Choice Hotels', and a 'Welcome' sign.

13. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

2.5 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Melissa

1.932.241 ₫

2.173.771 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase with a view to the outside.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A yellow building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a parking lot.

14. University Inn Gainesville

2.1 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Jhonny

1.682.467 ₫

1.892.775 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a small front yard with trees and mulch.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, oven, and dishwasher.

A multi-story building with a parking lot, several cars, and a sign.

A two-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

4.998.632 ₫

10.795.535 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

16. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.8 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Joan

2.725.960 ₫

3.066.705 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, teal and brown seating, patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted clock.

A modern kitchen with blue-tiled walls, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a central coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

6.5 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Elizabeth

2.184.871 ₫

2.458.012 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A reception desk with a computer, a framed picture, and a sign indicating a storage room.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

4.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Meredith

2.779.218 ₫

3.126.620 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a red armchair, a beige sofa, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area in the background.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

5.1 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

sherry

2.295.218 ₫

2.582.121 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

20. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

4.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Lara

3.738.816 ₫

4.206.169 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,304 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,508 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,229 reviews	View

Top Stephen C. O'Connell Center Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Surprisingly good price, cozy quiet and clean. Will recommend for the traveler. Courteous check in without any hiccups."

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing"

University Inn Gainesville

8/10 Good

"Facility is a little dated, but it was clean and the staff was friendly."

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We didnt know what to expect, but were pleasantly surprised. Staff was great, room was clean, and everything about our stay was wonderful!"

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A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 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.

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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville with a stop at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Alice

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alice during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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University of Florida Bat Houses

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit University of Florida Bat Houses during your travels to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art during your travels in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Curtis M. Phillips Center

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center on your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Stephen C. O'Connell Center is located in Gainesville. Travellers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 106 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stephen C. O'Connell Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

What can I see and do near Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art or Matheson History Museum. Learn about local history at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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Our top choices for Stephen C. O'Connell Center hotels

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2. Depot Village

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

7. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

9. Gainesville Lodge

10. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

13. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

14. University Inn Gainesville

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

16. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

20. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

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Top Stephen C. O'Connell Center Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

University Inn Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge

Other attractions near Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

University of Florida

Cultural Plaza

Lake Alice

University of Florida Bat Houses

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

Curtis M. Phillips Center

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

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