The best hotels in University of Florida & Shands, Gainesville, Florida, ranked

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University of Florida & Shands, Gainesville, Florida hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / area Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
3★ from $496 $1,064 $462 $184
1–2★ from $199 $471 $354 $128
3★ Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida · University of Florida & Shands $536 $1,176 $682 $290
3★ Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center · University of Florida & Shands $496 $1,064 $683 $284
3★ Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG · University of Florida & Shands $608 — $462 $184
1–2★ Comfort Suites Gainesville near University · University of Florida & Shands $310 $920 $354 $128
1–2★ Quality Inn Gainesville near University · University of Florida & Shands $199 $471 $377 $163

December 2026

Hotel / area Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
3★ from $234 $183 $550 $323 $437 $174 $273
1–2★ from $145 $139 $448 $185 $349 $140 $212
3★ Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida · University of Florida & Shands $327 $312 $550 $323 $683 $290 $371
3★ Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center · University of Florida & Shands $279 $284 $919 — $609 $246 $359
3★ Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG · University of Florida & Shands $234 $183 $559 $932 $437 $174 $273
1–2★ Comfort Suites Gainesville near University · University of Florida & Shands $172 $159 $549 $267 $419 $149 $230
1–2★ Quality Inn Gainesville near University · University of Florida & Shands $145 $139 $448 $185 $349 $140 $212

January 2027

Hotel / area Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
3★ from $192 $194 $233 $230 $323 $335
1–2★ from $142 $141 $141 $155 $226 $147
3★ Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida · University of Florida & Shands $267 $281 $328 $340 $473 $476
3★ Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center · University of Florida & Shands $242 $286 $286 $286 $419 $335
3★ Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG · University of Florida & Shands $192 $194 $233 $230 $323 $474
1–2★ Comfort Suites Gainesville near University · University of Florida & Shands $166 $173 $190 $294 $434 $243
1–2★ Quality Inn Gainesville near University · University of Florida & Shands $142 $141 $141 $155 $226 $147

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Axel's take on University of Florida & Shands: #2 of 4 in Gainesville, Florida, 6.2/10

Stay here for UF or Shands, choosing your street around your purpose. UF and Shands offer the strongest access and solid hotel choice, but spread-out destinations, limited doorstep activity and weaker value narrow their appeal.

This is a practical, purpose-led base: stay near Archer Road for Shands and the VA, or nearer SW 13th Street and University Avenue for campus visits and Gator weekends. University buildings, student routines and medical traffic set the tone, rather than downtown's compact restaurant-and-theater streets.

The catch is that being near UF does not mean being near your particular entrance. Check the actual walking route to your clinic, department or stadium before choosing an address. The hospital end is not Midtown's bar strip, and campus destinations are spread out. Skip it if your trip is mainly dinners, galleries and wandering downtown.

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Compared with cheaper-than-most Quality Inn Gainesville near University, Hotel Eleo buys more consistently praised cleanliness, modern rooms and attentive service near UF Health. Pricier Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center instead buys walkable campus access and a rooftop pool. Neither premium is compelling for drivers satisfied with Comfort Suites' spacious rooms and included breakfast. Typical rates with Axel here run from $112 a night at Quality Inn Gainesville near University to $262 at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in University of Florida & Shands, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida 9.0/10, modern, upscale lakeside hotel beside UF Health. ELEO stands out for clean, comfortable rooms and genuinely helpful staff near UF Health. Why it's here: attentive service and consistently praised comfort beside UF Health, with lake-view rooms available. Accept: usually charged valet-only parking, breakfast extra and no pool. $153 a night with Axel against $188 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $35 a night less (19%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University 8.7/10, budget-friendly, all-suite chain hotel near UF Health and campus. A strong practical pick for hospital visits and extra room near UF. Why it's here: cheaper-than-most spacious suites with sitting areas and included breakfast for practical family or medical trips. Accept: campus visits need transportation; parking charges need confirmation. $201 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center 8.4/10, practical 3-star extended-stay hotel near UF Health. A strong hospital-and-campus base, provided you choose your room with noise in mind. Why it's here: kitchenette suites and guest laundry for longer hospital or university visits. Accept: road-facing traffic noise, parking fees and inconsistent breakfast. $129 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG 8.1/10, renovated 3-star hotel directly across from the University of Florida. A strong campus base with refreshed rooms, helpful staff and some nighttime noise. Why it's here: walkable campus and stadium access, with refreshed rooms and a rooftop pool. Accept: nighttime street noise; breakfast inclusion varies. $103 a night with Axel against $112 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $9 a night less (8%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  5. Quality Inn Gainesville near University 6.9/10, no-frills 2-star, motel-style hotel near UF and Shands. A practical budget base near UF, but room upkeep remains uneven. Why it's here: the lowest-rate option here for drivers wanting included parking and breakfast near UF. Accept: uneven upkeep, occasional musty rooms and no elevator. $125 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida · 3-star, Benchmark Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $153 a night · non-refundable $188 a night on Expedia $35 a night less (19%) Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG · 3-star, Holiday Inn Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $103 a night · non-refundable $112 a night on Expedia $9 a night less (8%) Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
University Inn Gainesville · 2-star Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults $71 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University · 2-star Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults $75 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center · 3-star, Home2 Suites Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $137 a night · non-refundable $133 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Travelodge by Wyndham Gainesville · 2-star, Travelodge Worldwide Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults $92 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Quality Inn Gainesville near University · 2-star, Quality Inn Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults $125 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown · 4-star, Marriott Hotels Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $193 a night · non-refundable $182 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University · 2-star, Choice Hotels Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults $201 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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