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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Thomas Center on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Thomas Center consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 29, 2026.

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

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

A grand staircase with ornate carpet, a cozy sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view.

A garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

0.7 km from Thomas Center

dee

CNY790

CNY889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden door, and a sign reading "Downtown Studio Depot Village".

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

2. Depot Village

1 km from Thomas Center

Robert

CNY452

CNY961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Darlyn

CNY1,084

CNY1,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern interior with a staircase, a seating area, and a colorful abstract wall design.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a colorful abstract wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

4. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 0.8 km from Thomas Center

Angelica

CNY657

CNY740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a pool.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various items, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

The exterior of the AC Hotel Gainesville with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, large potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

5. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.8 km from Thomas Center

clarence

CNY1,081

CNY1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 multiple seating areas, including tables and booths, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 0.7 km from Thomas Center

Mary D

CNY627

CNY705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

7. Gainesville Lodge

0.9 km from Thomas Center

Krista

CNY576

CNY648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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.

8. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.7 km from Thomas Center

Claudia

CNY678

CNY763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

9. University Inn Gainesville

3 km from Thomas Center

Linda

CNY411

CNY462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a large tree in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a wooden chair, and a television.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a clock, and a bulletin board.

10. Travelers Inn

3.1 km from Thomas Center

William

CNY436

CNY491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

11. Value Lodge

3.2 km from Thomas Center

Brittany

CNY503

CNY566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, a fan, and a registration sign.

A room with a desk, a computer, a fan, and various potted plants.

12. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Phillip

CNY389

CNY450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A two-story building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a small porch.

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

A residential area with a two-story building, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A laundry room with two washing machines and a refrigerator.

13. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Thomas Center

CNY1,473

CNY2,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, oven, and dishwasher.

14. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Thomas Center

CNY1,292

CNY2,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

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

15. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3.6 km from Thomas Center

Patrick

CNY559

CNY649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

3.2 km from Thomas Center

Carrie

CNY710

CNY799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

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

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

6.9 km from Thomas Center

Andrew

CNY799

CNY899 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 room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

18. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

7.4 km from Thomas Center

Michael

CNY704

CNY792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

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

7.4 km from Thomas Center

Anonymous traveler

CNY765

CNY861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

20. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

5.9 km from Thomas Center

Ebony

CNY732

CNY823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Thomas Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,304 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 550 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Thomas Center

A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Hippodrome State Theatre in Downtown Gainesville. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Curtis M. Phillips Center isn't far.

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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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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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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

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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Matheson History Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

The center of Gainesville is home to cultural attractions like Matheson History Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Gainesville has to offer, head to UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital, University of Florida, and Shands at the University of Florida.

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Gainesville, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Gainesville has to offer, head to UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital, Shands at the University of Florida, and University of Florida.

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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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Lake Alice

Lake Alice is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from central Gainesville, why not stop by during your stay.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near Thomas Center?

Guests enjoy staying at Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown, which is a hotel close to Thomas Center.
Another highly rated bed & breakfast is Sweetwater Branch Inn, which is a short walk away.
In fact, you'll have plenty of options to choose from with 1,334 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Thomas Center?

You can find different room prices based on when and where you want to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY450

What cheap hotels are close to Thomas Center?

For a wallet-friendly hotel near Thomas Center, take a look at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville, which offers free parking and free in-room WiFi.
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is another low-cost option a short drive away.

Can I find hotels close to Thomas Center that are fully refundable?

Yes, many hotels offer refundable room reservations if you cancel prior to the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville and Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast are highly rated hotels close to Thomas Center that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Thomas Center?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, Sweetwater Branch Inn offers an outdoor pool, couples/private dining, and proposal/romance packages. It's a short walk from Thomas Center.
Another great option is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Thomas Center with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free buffet breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown, which is a short walk from Thomas Center.
Sweetwater Branch Inn is also a recommended place to stay with a free full breakfast, and it's located a short walk away.

Which hotels near Thomas Center have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with garden or city views at Sweetwater Branch Inn, which is a short walk from Thomas Center.
Another great choice nearby is Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown, which has rooms with city views.

What are the best family hotels close to Thomas Center?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown which offers free cribs, children's meals, and an outdoor pool. Thomas Center is 11 minutes away on foot.
Also consider Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best hotels near Thomas Center with free parking?

If you're traveling by car, Sweetwater Branch Inn offers free parking and you'll be a short walk from Thomas Center.
Another property that offers free parking is DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Thomas Center with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown has an outdoor pool. Thomas Center is a short walk from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Sweetwater Branch Inn.

What cheap motels can I book close to Thomas Center?

To save on your stay near Thomas Center, take a look at Gainesville Lodge, which offers a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe.
Travelers Inn is another affordable motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Thomas Center?

Before or after your visit to Thomas Center, you can check out nearby sights like University of Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and Gainesville Raceway.
Oaks Mall, Stephen C. O'Connell Center, and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Thomas Center?

Bring your furry friend to Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown, which is a short walk from Thomas Center.
Sweetwater Branch Inn is a second pet-friendly option.