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

A gazebo with a white exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

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.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

0.2 km from Matheson History Museum

Burt

₹12,877

₹14,487 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

2. Depot Village

0.5 km from Matheson History Museum

Leslie

₹6,366

₹13,539 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

Maricarmen

₹7,926

₹9,200 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

A compact hotel room with a television, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a grassy courtyard.

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

2.6 km from Matheson History Museum

Joseph

₹14,779

₹16,627 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A poolside area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a glass of wine.

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

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.

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 0.4 km from Matheson History Museum

Brendon

₹9,258

₹10,415 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a glass table, and a bar area with various bottles.

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.

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 2 km from Matheson History Museum

Renata

₹12,668

₹14,252 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

2.8 km from Matheson History Museum

Karri

₹10,359

₹11,653 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

8. Gainesville Lodge

0.8 km from Matheson History Museum

Robert

₹8,758

₹9,853 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 0.3 km from Matheson History Museum

Graziella

₹9,501

₹10,689 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A rooftop pool with a clear view of surrounding buildings.

A Holiday Inn sign in front of a building with a red roof and brick walls.

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

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area.

10. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.8 km from Matheson History Museum

Tonya

₹9,352

₹10,521 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

A modern waiting area with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a blue sofa set.

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

11. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

3 km from Matheson History Museum

Melissa

₹6,825

₹7,679 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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.

12. University Inn Gainesville

2.6 km from Matheson History Museum

Lonnie

₹5,441

₹6,122 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

13. Value Lodge

2.8 km from Matheson History Museum

David

₹5,196

₹5,846 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a countertop.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a telephone, and a large window with curtains.

14. The Reitz Union Hotel

2.7 km from Matheson History Museum

₹10,974

₹12,345 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Matheson History Museum

₹21,599

₹42,153 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

16. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

Innovation District, 1.5 km from Matheson History Museum

₹21,599

₹42,153 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

17. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

7.2 km from Matheson History Museum

Michael

₹10,013

₹11,264 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, teal and brown seating, patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel reception area with directional signs for elevators, floor 1, pool restrooms, and business center.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a central coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

18. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

9.4 km from Matheson History Museum

Edwin

₹9,352

₹10,522 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

6.7 km from Matheson History Museum

Robert

₹11,242

₹12,647 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

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

7.6 km from Matheson History Museum

Tricia

₹8,351

₹9,395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 175 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,541 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,309 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,240 reviews	View

Top Matheson History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel."

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel lobby was nice and clean. The front desk allowed me to check in 15 minutes early, which I greatly appreciated. The room was clean and comfortable with plenty of pillows and towels. I will definitely return."

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Upgraded rooms were well appointed and the new coffee shop And bar area was nicely done! We arrived later than intended and Christy was at hand to assist with the key code that had expired ! Great assistance right out of the gate !!"

Sweetwater Branch Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The only thing I would suggest to improve is possibly playing some light classical music into the outside dining area. It is extremely noisy with all the conversations going on out there."

Depot Village

10/10 Excellent

"Very original (a container), well thought out, good location and OK parking."

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a perfect location. Downtown Gainesville offers a unique downtown with plenty of food options."

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful hotel to stay at while we toured the University of Florida. The location was ideal, the room was clean and well appointed, and the staff were very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!"

Other attractions near Matheson History Museum

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

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Depot Park

Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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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)

Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Thomas Center

8.2/10 (160 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Stephen C. O'Connell Center

9.0/10 (44 reviews)

Catch an event at Stephen C. O'Connell Center during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Florida National Scenic Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Florida National Scenic Trail during your travels to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Matheson History Museum?

Matheson History Museum is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travellers like for its festivals and theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 131 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Matheson History Museum?

Adjacent to Matheson History Museum, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University and Gainesville Lodge.

How many hotels are there close to Matheson History Museum?

Expedia has 131 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Matheson History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Matheson History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Matheson History Museum.

What can I see and do near Matheson History Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History and Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art. Sights like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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Our top choices for Matheson History Museum hotels

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2. Depot Village

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

4. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

8. Gainesville Lodge

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

10. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

11. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

12. University Inn Gainesville

13. Value Lodge

14. The Reitz Union Hotel

15. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

16. Gorgeous Townhome UF Campus Adjacent Full Kitchen

17. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

18. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

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

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

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Top Matheson History Museum Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Gainesville Lodge

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Depot Village

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

Other attractions near Matheson History Museum

Hippodrome State Theatre

Depot Park

University of Florida

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Thomas Center

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Florida National Scenic Trail

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