Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr LOCAL AREA

Located minutes from University of Florida, our hotel offers convenient access to campus tours, Gator athletics, conferences, graduations, and medical visits. Guests are close to popular destinations including Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Stephen C. O'Connell Center, museums, dining, and Gainesville’s vibrant Innovation District.

Florida Museum of Natural History located on the University of Florida campus. Ignite your imagination with fossils and exhibits of prehistoric animals. The Northwest Florida exhibit provides a window into Florida’s cultural and historical past as you walk through a limestone cave and peer into a mangrove forest. But the stroll through the museum’s tropical Butterfly Rainforest with more than 1,500 free-flying butterflies that dazzles you even more

Free to the public, the campus Art Museum represents major collections of Asian, African, modern, contemporary art and photography. Outside, the 24-foot “Hammering Man” greets visitors and once indoors, “Rory” a 6-foot tall horse made of scrap steel and tractor parts lures guests to explore further. The Museum offered printed guides that prompts you to participate in interactive activities making the cultural experience even more special.

Located just minutes from vibrant downtown Gainesville, Florida, our hotel places guests in the center of the city’s best dining, nightlife, and entertainment. Explore walkable hotspots including live music, local restaurants, and community events, plus nearby favorites like Depot Park. Ideal for both business and leisure travelers seeking a convenient, connected stay with elevated local access and seamless proximity to UF and Innovation District corridors.