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Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Lobby

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great stay!"
The price is CA $117
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Restaurant

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1286)
"Great stay."
The price is CA $146
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Outdoor pool

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Friendly staff, decent breakfast."
The price is CA $112
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Lobby

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1739)
"Great location "
The price is CA $123
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Quality Inn Gainesville near University
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"I was visiting the college, and was happy with the area"
The price is CA $112
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Quality Inn Gainesville near University
Hampton Inn Gainesville
Lobby

Hampton Inn Gainesville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (948)
"Excellent choice for a hotel both near I75 and the University. We will definitely stay here again. "
The price is CA $123
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Hampton Inn Gainesville
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Property amenity

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (864)
"great stay!"
The price is CA $193
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Best Western Gateway Grand
Exterior

Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1299)
"Everything was great would recommend to anyone visiting the area."
The price is CA $137
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Best Western Gateway Grand
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Exterior

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"The rooms were nice and the breakfast was good"
The price is CA $151
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Baymont By Wyndham Gainesville I-75
Property grounds

Baymont By Wyndham Gainesville I-75

2.5 star property
5.4 out of 10, (1004)
"Great, but closed to highway..noisy"
The price is CA $86
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Baymont By Wyndham Gainesville I-75
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

There are few or no Cheap Hotels in Gainesville, so we expanded your search to include the top hotels and resorts in the area.

More Popular Hotels Near Gainesville

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
2.5 out of 5
3877 SW 37th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $131 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
CA $131
CA $147 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel and beds"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75
Aloft Gainesville University Area
3 out of 5
3743 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $139 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $139
CA $157 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I’ve been to another loft hotel and that one had more amenities. This one seems ran down compared to the last loft hotel. Great service though, appreciate the later check out time."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Aloft Gainesville University Area
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $146 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $146
CA $164 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,285 reviews)
"My trip was a quick overnighter but the Jacksonville staff was professional and the room was very clean. The hotel is also immediately off the interstate."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
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Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
2.5 out of 5
2603 SW 13TH STREET, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $117 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
CA $117
CA $132 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
2.5 out of 5
151 NW 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $168 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $168
CA $189 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Ben Hill ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (445 reviews)
"Super close to UF. Clean."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43Rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $123 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $123
CA $138 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,740 reviews)
"Awesome breakfast, awesome room. Awesome staff."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
2.5 out of 5
3370 SW 42nd Street, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $186 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $186
CA $209 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was good and clean. It was nice to get complimentary breakfast along with the stay, which was appreciated. recommend this place with close proximity to Target and other stores and eateries as well."

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
3.5 out of 5
5020 SW 30th Lane, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $135 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $135
CA $151 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent all around"

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
Stayable Select Gainesville
3.5 out of 5
2900 Sw 13Th Street, Gainesville, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite car rentals. Popular attractions Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Bivens Arm ...
"I called 3 weeks before my booking and confirmed that my reservation was still good. I received a confirmation from Stayable Select staff that everything was ready. When I showed up, the lobby was closed permanently. Signage pointed me to another building to check in. The place has been neglected ..."

Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2023

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Stayable Select Gainesville
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $211 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $211
CA $237 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & 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! (1,257 reviews)
"Thank you"

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

2-star hotels in Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge

Gainesville Lodge

413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL
The price is CA $129 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $129
CA $145 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (538 reviews)

Top Gainesville Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were super nice about the refund process. Understood the situation quickly and explained it to me very nicely. Also, helped in resolving the issue quickly. "
Gautham 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

What is Gainesville like for travelers on a budget?
Gainesville offers a variety of cheap accommodations and places to visit, making it a great vacation choice for budget-conscious travelers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Hippodrome State Theatre, Thomas Center, and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
What's the best place to stay on a budget in Gainesville?
Based on reviews, Comfort Inn University is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Other good choices for your budget-friendly stay include Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands and Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Gainesville?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Gainesville, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 60°F. Average annual precipitation for Gainesville is 48 inches.
What is there to see and do in Gainesville?
Gainesville attracts visitors with its major shopping area and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then plan some activities that are easy on the wallet. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at University of Florida Bat Houses, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, or Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
How can I get to Gainesville and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Gainesville can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), 3.7 mi (6 km) away. Gainesville might not have very many public transit choices so renting a car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.