Axel’s take
A solid downtown base, with friendly staff but inconvenient parking
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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · a practical 3-star chain hotel in downtown Gainesville
This 3-star Hampton is a strong pick if you want downtown Gainesville’s restaurants and theaters within walking distance rather than an interstate stopover. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms, and the overall ratings remain solid. Included hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a gym cover the essentials well for this class. UF is nearby, but this is a downtown base, not a campus hotel.
The main catch is parking: expect a paid public garage and a walk with your bags, not effortless parking outside. Some guests also describe tired, dark rooms, while breakfast feedback ranges from enthusiastic to disappointed. We’d choose it for downtown convenience and personable service; skip it if fresh interiors or easy car access are priorities.
- Rooms
- Generally comfortable, though some recent guests find the interiors dated or dark.
- Cleanliness
- Positive overall across major sites, with repeated recent praise for clean rooms.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful front-desk and breakfast staff are recurring strengths.
- Amenities
- Free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, fitness center and connecting-room options.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking costs extra, with no in/out privileges listed; pets incur a nonrefundable fee.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · gainesvillefl.gov. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
101 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville
Walkable downtown restaurants, theaters and courthouses; UF is about a mile away.
Amenities and check-in
Free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, fitness center and connecting-room options.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Fitness center (free)
- Self parking (extra charge)
- Pet-friendly (extra charge)
- Dogs allowed
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Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown, Gainesville, Florida: from $73 a night
From $73 a night at Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 28–29, 2026, 2 adults: $73 total. Dec 22–24, 2026, 2 adults: $172 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $243 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown is a practical 3-star chain hotel in downtown Gainesville in Gainesville, Florida, United States.
Address: 101 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville. Property ID: 1125696.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/gainesville-florida/hampton-inn-suites-gainesville-downtown-1125696
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $172 | $243 on Booking.com | $71 less (29%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $153 | $201 on Booking.com | $48 less (24%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $207 | $265 on Expedia | $58 less (22%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $170 | $213 on Expedia | $43 less (20%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Total price: $333 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-08 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $194 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $94 for 1 night · 2 nights $429 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $335 for 1 night · 2 nights $691 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $356 for 1 night · 2 nights $454 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $237 |
| 2026-11-19 | $142 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-22 | $97 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $191 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $174 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $162 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $92 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $95 for 1 night · 2 nights $247 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $101 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $80 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $180 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced |
#2 of 2 hotels in Downtown Gainesville by Axel's take. Downtown Gainesville is #1 of 4 places to stay in Gainesville, Florida. The best hotels in Downtown Gainesville, ranked · Where to stay in Gainesville, Florida
Axel's take: 8.0/10
A solid downtown base, with friendly staff but inconvenient parking a practical 3-star chain hotel in downtown Gainesville, scored for what it is.
This 3-star Hampton is a strong pick if you want downtown Gainesville’s restaurants and theaters within walking distance rather than an interstate stopover. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms, and the overall ratings remain solid. Included hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a gym cover the essentials well for this class. UF is nearby, but this is a downtown base, not a campus hotel.
The main catch is parking: expect a paid public garage and a walk with your bags, not effortless parking outside. Some guests also describe tired, dark rooms, while breakfast feedback ranges from enthusiastic to disappointed. We’d choose it for downtown convenience and personable service; skip it if fresh interiors or easy car access are priorities.
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Best for: downtown dining and theater trips; short UF visits; travelers who prefer exploring on foot
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Watch out for: paid garage parking and luggage walk; some tired, dark rooms; mixed breakfast feedback
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Location: Walkable downtown restaurants, theaters and courthouses; UF is about a mile away.
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Rooms: Generally comfortable, though some recent guests find the interiors dated or dark.
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Cleanliness: Positive overall across major sites, with repeated recent praise for clean rooms.
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Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk and breakfast staff are recurring strengths.
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Amenities: Free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, fitness center and connecting-room options.
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Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra, with no in/out privileges listed; pets incur a nonrefundable fee.
Axel's opinion of Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · gainesvillefl.gov. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Hampton
- 101 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (free), Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Gainesville, Florida
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
Economy Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Triple room — room photo 1
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Duplex room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Standard room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard room — room photo 1
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quintuple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
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- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
Deluxe Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Premier room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Executive room — room photo 1
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Premium room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium room — room photo 1
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
Quintuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quintuple Suite — room photo 1
- Quintuple Suite — room photo 2
- Quintuple Suite — room photo 3
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
Quadruple Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Suite — room photo 1
- Standard Suite — room photo 2
Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Apartment — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
3 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 3 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
Studio (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Studio (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
- Studio (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
- Studio — room photo 2
- Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio — room photo 1
- Single Studio — room photo 2
- Single Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 1
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 2
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 3
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 2
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 3
Studio (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio (sofa) — room photo 1
- Studio (sofa) — room photo 2
- Studio (sofa) — room photo 3
Economy Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Studio — room photo 1
Standard Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Studio — room photo 1
- Standard Studio — room photo 2
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
Grand Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Villa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Villa — room photo 1
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Cottage — room photo 1
- Cottage — room photo 2
Single Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Cottage — room photo 1
- Single Cottage — room photo 2
Cottage (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Cottage (sofa) — room photo 1
- Cottage (sofa) — room photo 2
Bungalow
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Bungalow — room photo 1
Chalet
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Chalet — room photo 1
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