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A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

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1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

0.2 km from Matheson History Museum

dee

$126

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a large window with a view of a body of water and buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a small bedside table, a lamp, a phone, and a portable air purifier.

A modern bar area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring bar stools and a counter.

A coffee machine with a cup of coffee on a tray, a chair, and coffee pods.

2. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

2.6 km from Matheson History Museum

Carolyn

$161

$181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3.2 km from Matheson History Museum

Patrick

$80

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs, wooden tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

2.8 km from Matheson History Museum

Carrie

$110

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites, and a parking area with several cars.

A snack and treat display area with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various snacks.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall advertisement.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 0.3 km from Matheson History Museum

Mary D

$93

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

6. Gainesville Lodge

0.8 km from Matheson History Museum

Kathleen

$88

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living area with a curved ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, and a modern sofa.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, pendant lighting, and a map of Gainesville on the wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern interior with a seating area, large windows, and a stone wall with a menu.

7. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.8 km from Matheson History Museum

Claudia

$109

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence, and a small building with a door and a window.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

3 km from Matheson History Museum

David

$72

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase with a view to the outside.

A yellow building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

9. University Inn Gainesville

2.6 km from Matheson History Museum

Linda

$64

$72 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a phone between the beds. The room has a dark wall with a framed picture above the left bed.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer monitor, a framed picture of the University of Florida, a fish skeleton decoration, and a magazine rack.

A room with two blue chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

10. Value Lodge

2.8 km from Matheson History Museum

Brittany

$75

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a small front yard with trees and mulch.

A laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

A two-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

A multi-story building with a parking lot, several cars, and a sign.

11. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Matheson History Museum

$113

$326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

12. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

7.2 km from Matheson History Museum

Dan

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

6.7 km from Matheson History Museum

Andrew

$119

$134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a red armchair, a beige sofa, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area in the background.

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

7.6 km from Matheson History Museum

Mark

$88

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a sign above stating "MUST HAVE COFFEE EXPRESS", and various coffee-related items on shelves.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A reception desk with a computer, a framed picture, and a sign indicating a storage room.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

7.2 km from Matheson History Museum

Timothy

$107

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a sunset over the ocean, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, framed pictures, and a sign for Days Inn.

A corridor with windows, a railing, and a view of greenery and buildings.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

3.2 km from Matheson History Museum

Rafael

$59

$66 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

A modern dining area with a pool table, chairs, and a colorful rug.

A modern outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a covered section with umbrellas, and a view of a building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and seating including a sofa and chairs.

17. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

5.9 km from Matheson History Museum

Gregory

$98

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

18. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

7.3 km from Matheson History Museum

Maria

$144

$162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter.

A Hilton hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A large banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

19. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

5.4 km from Matheson History Museum

Arun

$106

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a digital kiosk, and a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign.

20. Hampton Inn Gainesville

7.3 km from Matheson History Museum

Robert

$84

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Matheson History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,312 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,518 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

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Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

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Depot Park

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Depot Park— just one of the landmarks located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Gainesville.

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University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Gainesville student life, check out University of Florida, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Gainesville.

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A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)

You can catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Gainesville. If you think Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is cool, you also might like Stephen C. O'Connell Center and Westside Park Tennis Center, both located nearby.

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Thomas Center

8.2/10 (160 reviews)

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

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Stephen C. O'Connell Center

9.0/10 (44 reviews)

You can catch an event at Stephen C. O'Connell Center, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Gainesville. If you think Stephen C. O'Connell Center is cool, you also might like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Westside Park Tennis Center, both located nearby.

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Florida National Scenic Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Florida National Scenic Trail is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Gainesville, why not stop by during your stay.

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