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A pool with clear water and a stone edge.

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

A cozy room with a white sofa, a wooden desk, and a window with blinds. There are several potted plants and a hanging birdcage.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries and fruits on a wooden table by a window.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Burt

S$201

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a grassy courtyard.

A room with a television mounted on a wooden cabinet, a coffee machine, a small table with a chair, and a countertop with a kettle and bottles.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

2. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

0.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Joseph

S$225

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

A staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

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

3. Depot Village

2.1 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Leslie

S$183

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Maricarmen

S$124

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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, 2.2 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Brendon

S$141

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various items, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a glass table, and a bar area with various bottles.

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Renata

S$193

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

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

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

0.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Karri

S$158

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 Hilton hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

8. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Yuleivy

S$139

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

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

9. Gainesville Lodge

1.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Robert

S$133

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 2.3 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Graziella

S$144

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with a curved island, pendant lighting, and a map of Gainesville on the wall.

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

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Tonya

S$142

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

1.4 km from Shands at the University of Florida

angie

S$75

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a wooden hanger, and a towel hanging on the rack.

A motel with a large sign reading "Gator Town" and a parking lot in front.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of the outside.

13. Gator Town Inn

2.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Katherine

S$86

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A modern waiting area with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a blue sofa set.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence, and a small building with a door and a window.

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

1.2 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Melissa

S$104

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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.

15. University Inn Gainesville

0.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Lonnie

S$83

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a phone between the beds. The room has a dark wall with a framed picture above the left bed.

A room with two blue chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer monitor, a framed picture of the University of Florida, a fish skeleton decoration, and a magazine rack.

16. Value Lodge

0.8 km from Shands at the University of Florida

David

S$79

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a telephone, and a large window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a countertop.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a glass door, and a view of buildings and a dome structure.

17. The Reitz Union Hotel

0.9 km from Shands at the University of Florida

S$159

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

18. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

S$570

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A two-story house with a front porch, a driveway, and a tree in front.

A residential area with a two-story building, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

19. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Shands at the University of Florida

S$570

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

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.

20. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.7 km from Shands at the University of Florida

Michael

S$152

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shands at the University of Florida

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,322 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 175 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.0 Wonderful 1,541 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View

Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was immaculate-Staff extremely friendly and Meals included were great"

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

8/10 Good

"Our room has some areas that had not been cleaned properly. There was food debris on the floor around the refrigerator. The only negative about the Hotel is that there is no parking other than a parking garage ($30 a night) a few blocks away or street parking after 8PM. You have to compete with restaurants and businesses for street parking. We needed to leave the hotel at 5am and it was a dark and uncomfortable walk to the garage. A valet would have been nice."

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

10/10 Excellent

"The amenities Clean Central location Free breakfast and parking!"

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Upgraded rooms were well appointed and the new coffee shop And bar area was nicely done! We arrived later than intended and Christy was at hand to assist with the key code that had expired ! Great assistance right out of the gate !!"

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

8/10 Good

"The room was fine. Had a smell of mold. But the bed was comfy. Was told the wrong time so Missed breakfast. A\C was loud but worked. Front desk lady was nice. Great location for what I needed."

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location , clean and friendly"

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a perfect location. Downtown Gainesville offers a unique downtown with plenty of food options."

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful hotel to stay at while we toured the University of Florida. The location was ideal, the room was clean and well appointed, and the staff were very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!"

Value Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff, clean sheets and bedding. Not the best quality of amenities but great stay. Served its purpose💪🙏"

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shands at the University of Florida?

Shands at the University of Florida is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville known for its beautiful lakeside setting and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 92 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Shands at the University of Florida?

Adjacent to Shands at the University of Florida, Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Comfort Suites Gainesville near University and Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center.

How many hotels will I find close to Shands at the University of Florida?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shands at the University of Florida.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shands at the University of Florida, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Shands at the University of Florida.

What can I see and do near Shands at the University of Florida?

Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and Matheson History Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. 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 Shands at the University of Florida hotels

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3. Depot Village

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

8. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

9. Gainesville Lodge

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

11. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

13. Gator Town Inn

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

15. University Inn Gainesville

16. Value Lodge

17. The Reitz Union Hotel

18. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

19. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

20. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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Top Shands at the University of Florida Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Gainesville Lodge

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

Value Lodge

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