North Central Florida

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in North Central Florida

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University Heights

While University Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

University Heights
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Historic Downtown

While there might not be top attractions in Historic Downtown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

Historic Downtown
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Haile Plantation

If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club and Haile Village Center are top sights worth seeing.

Haile Plantation
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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.

Downtown Gainesville
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Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

Historic District
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College Park

While College Park isn't home to many top sights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

College Park
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is P4,471 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,471
P5,030 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,716 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Equus Inn Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala

2.5 out of 5
3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,538 reviews)
"The staff were great and the property was nicely renovated and updated."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Equus Inn Ocala
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL
The price is P6,427 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P6,427
P7,231 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Good area, nice rooms and clean. Worked out great."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
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.
stayAPT Suites Ocala

stayAPT Suites Ocala

3.5 out of 5
3509 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ocala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bowlero West Ocala and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
"Love the apartment style of the accommodations but there was an incident where we had to call the nonemergency police number to finally get to sleep. It's at times like this, we missed not having an active reception at the hotel. Only other comment there wasn't enough dishes nor cover for the pots ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

stayAPT Suites Ocala
Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs

Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs

2 out of 5
1699 NE Co Rd 337, High Springs, FL
Stay at this cabin in High Springs. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions Ginnie Spring and Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Super nice"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs
Yearling Restaurant and Cabins

Yearling Restaurant and Cabins

2.5 out of 5
14531 E County Road 325, Hawthorne, FL
Stay at this cabin in Hawthorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and The Orange Shop ...
9/10 Wonderful! (184 reviews)
"The Yearling will always have a very special place in my heart. It is old Florida charm at its finest. The cabins are not 5-star accommodations, but rather exactly what you would expect to find located on Cross Creek between Lake Orange and Lake Lochloosa. They are clean, comfortable and offer an ..."

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
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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