so much more than gator country. welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown. It's true: Gainesville takes pride in being the home of the University of Florida. But visit the Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown and you'll discover that this is so much more than "Gator Country". Our hotel in downtown Gainesville puts you within steps of world-class museums, breathtaking natural wonders, a vibrant local art and music community and intriguing cultural and historical sites. Whether you're staying with our team at the Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown to visit your favorite University student or to cheer on your alma mater during the big game, make sure and plan to spend a little time off-campus and experience the rest of Gainesville. Our hotel is just steps away from Union Street Station, a collection of apparel boutiques, gift stores and more. Stroll along this charming pedestrian mall and pick up mementos for everyone on your souvenir list. Adjacent to Union Street Station near the Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown is the Hippodrome State Theatre. Known locally as "The Hipp", the stately theater hosts local and regional stage productions and limited-release, foreign and avant-garde films. Feel the tiny breeze of fluttering butterfly wings as you come face to face with the colorful critters at the Butterfly Rainforest, located near the University of Florida campus and just minutes from our hotel in downtown Gainesville: a city that is so much more than Gator Country. services & amenities Even if you're in Gainesville to enjoy the great outdoors, we want you to enjoy our great indoors as well. That's why we offer a full range of services and amenities at our hotel to make your stay with us exceptional. Are you planning a meeting? Wedding? Family reunion? Little League game? Let us help you with our easy booking and rooming list management tools * Meetings & Events * Local Restaurant Guid