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Our top choices for Fred Bear Museum hotels

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

1. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,667 reviews)
"Hotel was immaculate-Staff extremely friendly and Meals included were great"
United States
Michael
The price is CA $147
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
An outdoor patio with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and a built-in grill station.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
2.5 star property
1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice rooms, great breakfast and the pool area is amazing!!!"
United States
Meredith
The price is CA $150
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
A spacious lobby with a large window, seating area, and a stone accent wall.

3. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Worth the stay!"
United States
Donald
The price is CA $201
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,028 reviews)
"Great staff, clean, and wonderful breakfast. Will definitely stay there again!"
United States
Tricia
The price is CA $124
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and tables.

5. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
3.5 star property
1.9 km from Fred Bear Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,053 reviews)
"Very clean and nice hotel! Stayed with our 2 kids and felt very safe to stay there"
United States
Dalton
The price is CA $137
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wall with artwork.

6. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,322 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, the staff was friendly, great location and the room was very clean"
United States
Rose
The price is CA $112
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

7. Hampton Inn Gainesville

Hampton Inn Gainesville
2.5 star property
0.4 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Best breakfast ever, lady at front desk was super friendly"
United States
Timothy
The price is CA $142
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Hampton Inn Gainesville
A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and ottoman, a bar area, and a dining space with chairs and tables.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
3.0 star property
0.6 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room , nice staffs !"
United States
Hoang
The price is CA $125
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff."
United States
jose
The price is CA $133
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (797 reviews)
"We have stayed at this hotel a few times while going to UF. We appreciate how clean this hotel is and that we have a kitchenette in the room. This time the breakfast was really good, much better than it was during our previous visits."
United States
Daniel
The price is CA $130
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
3.0 star property
1 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (717 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Close to many restaurants and shopping. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Jvotric
The price is CA $118
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

12. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Esteban
The price is CA $122
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, two framed pictures on the wall, and a window with blinds.

13. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 star property
0.9 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,159 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Canada
Jenna
The price is CA $101
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with a salad bar, and pendant lighting.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff is great!"
United States
Douglas
The price is CA $153
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville
A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

15. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
3.5 star property
3 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly"
United States
Yuleivy
The price is CA $148
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
A modern building entrance with a covered entrance area, glass doors, and surrounding greenery.

16. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,091 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again!"
United States
Troy
The price is CA $113
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area
An outdoor patio with seating and tables, surrounded by buildings and string lights.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
4.0 star property
0.9 km from Fred Bear Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and convenient location"
United States
Elzbieta
The price is CA $118
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
A Super 8 hotel with a well-maintained garden, palm trees, and a stone sculpture.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area
2.0 star property
0.5 km from Fred Bear Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,064 reviews)
"Great service and the staff are amazing!"
United States
Javier
The price is CA $74
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a desk with a computer and a chair. The room has wooden flooring and a patterned rug.

19. Quality Inn Gainesville I-75

Quality Inn Gainesville I-75
2.5 star property
1.6 km from Fred Bear Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Very good place to stay"
United States
Shashi
The price is CA $101
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Quality Inn Gainesville I-75
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a 'Red Roof Plus' sign.

20. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Fred Bear Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,326 reviews)
"Basic hotel Nothing fancy here Property can be cleaner"
United States
Thomas
The price is CA $82
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
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.
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Compare popular hotels close to Fred Bear Museum

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,667 reviews
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An outdoor patio with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and a built-in grill station.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a large window, seating area, and a stone accent wall.
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
2,028 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and tables.
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,053 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families near Fred Bear Museum

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wall with artwork.

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
2.5 star property
Gainesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,322)
The price is CA $112
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Top Fred Bear Museum Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent
"Very spacious and clean rooms, friendly staff, very nice breakfast spread, free 5G WiFi. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend and will staying more on our Florida trips."
Tracey 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Other attractions near Fred Bear Museum

A close-up of a butterfly with intricate patterns on its wings.

Florida Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (617 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fred Bear Museum?
Fred Bear Museum is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travelers like for its gardens and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 52 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Fred Bear Museum?
Adjacent to Fred Bear Museum, Hampton Inn Gainesville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville and Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Fred Bear Museum?
Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Fred Bear Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fred Bear Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Fred Bear Museum.
What can I see and do near Fred Bear Museum?
Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, and Historic Haile Homestead feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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