What is University Heights like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Gainesville's University Heights neighbourhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the University Heights area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Gainesville, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 27 University Heights hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University Heights, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in University Heights.

What are the top things to see and do in University Heights?

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, Depot Park and Hippodrome State Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around University Heights. While you're out sightseeing in Gainesville, make sure that you visit other sights such as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Matheson History Museum.

Top 10 University Heights Hotels of 2026

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

1. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

2. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

University Heights

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A two-story building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a small porch.

3. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

University Heights

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.8 km from University Heights

thomas

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 1.1 km from University Heights

Claire

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

1.5 km from University Heights

Karri

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 1.2 km from University Heights

Graziella

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

8. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

1.7 km from University Heights

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.2 km from University Heights

Luis

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.

10. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

1.1 km from University Heights

Diane

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

11. Sweetwater Branch Inn

1.7 km from University Heights

Jose

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

12. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3.9 km from University Heights

Nandini

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

1.9 km from University Heights

Carina

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

14. Depot Village

1.1 km from University Heights

Leslie

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

5.7 km from University Heights

Robert

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

16. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

4.4 km from University Heights

Elizabeth H

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

8.2 km from University Heights

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

5.7 km from University Heights

Joan

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

5.5 km from University Heights

jose

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

6.1 km from University Heights

sherry

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Where to stay in University Heights

Find the best University Heights areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A cityscape at sunset with buildings, a street, and a palm tree.

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.

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A tall brick tower with a clock, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a flat roof.

College Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Park and surrounding area, you can visit Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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

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.

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A lakeside building surrounded by trees and a calm body of water.

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.

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A dense forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.

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.

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Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University I-75

10/10 Excellent

"It was conveniently located and well-priced."

Best Western Gateway Grand

8/10 Good

"This is the best $110 property you will ever stay at. It's worth every cent. Clean, comfortable, and beautiful. They have a hot tub, which is the reason I stayed here. One of the front desk personnel came into the elevator as I was going to the pool area, and I told her how happy I was about the hot tub. She told me to call maintenance if it wasn't working. It was the right temperature, but it was not working. She could have called for me as she knew they needed to reset something. Fix that and follow up with the customer, and I would have given you 5 stars."

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8/10 Good

"We stayed here for UF Family weekend. We booked early, and the rate wasn’t too inflated. Things really book up around that time and there is price gouging, so we chose an affordable hotel. The staff was very kind and helpful and made us aware of amenities. They offered a shuttle for the UF football game. Your stay includes free breakfast. Coffee, fresh popcorn and cookies are available most of the day. The condition of the elevator and the carpet and chair in our room needed some attention. The hotel has a bit of a damp or musty smell. We went nose blind to it pretty quickly, though. I know moisture is a big challenge in Florida. The bed and pillows were quite comfortable, and my teenage son said he slept like a baby on the sofa bed, for which the front desk gave us clean sheets, blanket and pillow. Overall, a positive experience. We would stay here again."

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1. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

2. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

3. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

8. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

10. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

11. Sweetwater Branch Inn

12. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

14. Depot Village

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

16. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

17. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

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

Where to stay in University Heights

Downtown Gainesville

College Park

Innovation District

Duckpond

Haile Plantation

Top University Heights Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University I-75

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