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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 October 3, 2026.

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 staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

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

1. Depot Village

1 km from Thomas Center

Robert

CNY452

CNY961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

2. Gainesville Lodge

0.9 km from Thomas Center

Krista

CNY576

CNY648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

3. University Inn Gainesville

3 km from Thomas Center

Linda

CNY435

CNY489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

4. Sweetwater Branch Inn

0.7 km from Thomas Center

dee

CNY790

CNY888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a fire pit.

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

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 0.8 km from Thomas Center

Angelica

CNY657

CNY739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

6. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Darlyn

CNY961

CNY1,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and booths, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

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

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 0.7 km from Thomas Center

Mary D

CNY627

CNY705 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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large window with curtains.

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.

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

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

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

A fenced swimming pool with a white house in the background.

9. Travelers Inn

3.1 km from Thomas Center

William

CNY436

CNY490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 building with a sloped roof, a covered entrance, and a fountain in the foreground.

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

10. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

2.9 km from Thomas Center

Phillip

CNY362

CNY419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

11. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Thomas Center

CNY1,291

CNY2,787 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 fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

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

12. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

3.6 km from Thomas Center

Patrick

CNY557

CNY646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and potted plants.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a fireplace.

A grocery store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and packaged goods.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

7.2 km from Thomas Center

Scott

CNY650

CNY731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, black round tables with candles, beige sofas, and a curved seating area.

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

14. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

5.5 km from Thomas Center

Arun

CNY709

CNY798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire feature, chairs, and a table.

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

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu board, and a coffee machine.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

7.4 km from Thomas Center

Lorraine

CNY564

CNY635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a sign reading "höm cooking".

A modern building with a gray facade, a large window, and a landscaped area with a crocodile sculpture.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

16. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

7.7 km from Thomas Center

Christopher and Jamie

CNY516

CNY581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered lobby, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered area.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

7.5 km from Thomas Center

Fernanda

CNY650

CNY731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and an American flag.

A spacious lobby with a large painting, a fireplace, a piano, and multiple seating areas.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee station, and large windows allowing natural light.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

18. Best Western Gateway Grand

13.2 km from Thomas Center

Kristopher

CNY567

CNY638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden dresser.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A motel with a large sign reading "Gator Town" and a parking lot in front.

19. Gator Town Inn

4.8 km from Thomas Center

Merlene

CNY436

CNY490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Woodspring Suites." There are trees in front of the building, and a parking lot with cars.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A person operating a front-loading washing machine in a laundromat with multiple machines.

A person sitting on a bed with a laptop, wearing a white shirt and a patterned tie.

20. WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

8.1 km from Thomas Center

corey

CNY463

CNY521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Thomas Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Gainesville Lodge	8.8 Excellent 109 reviews	View
University Inn Gainesville	6.4 Good 168 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,229 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 CNY419

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.