Central Sarasota, FL

Sarasota
Causeway Park featuring general coastal views
Central Sarasota which includes a garden
Central Sarasota showing food and dining out
Central Sarasota featuring interior views and heritage elements
Central Sarasota showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

4/5(3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

4.5/5(169 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Central Sarasota featuring interior views and heritage elements

Sarasota Opera House

4.5/5(28 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Sarasota Opera House during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Sarasota Opera House
Nice park in Sarasota Florida, including water jets and playground, kids had a blast! There's also a tiki bar next door for a cheeky cocktail. #kidsfun

Bayfront Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Bayfront Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Bayfront Park
Florida Studio Theatre featuring signage

Florida Studio Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Florida Studio Theatre on your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Florida Studio Theatre
Causeway Park which includes a bridge and a river or creek as well as a couple

Causeway Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Causeway Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Causeway Park

Central Sarasota Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 702 per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
SAR 702
SAR 921 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 January 2025
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful location, clean rooms"

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 1,010 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
SAR 1,010
SAR 1,224 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
"The rooftop pool and bar"

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

The Westin Sarasota
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
3.5 out of 5
202 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 731 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
SAR 731
SAR 920 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
"Service was excellent and the condition of room good and comfortable. Will visit again!"

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
5 out of 5
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 2,474 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
SAR 2,474
SAR 3,040 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and efficient service right from the start. Check in was great - had a room ready early since I took red-eye flight. Room was large and with great amenities. Water bottles were plentiful and complimentary. The hotel restaurant was great - food was well prepared. Highly recommend this ..."

Reviewed on 18 December 2024

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
voco Sarasota, an IHG Hotel
voco Sarasota, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1223 Boulevard Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 544 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
SAR 544
SAR 709 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

voco Sarasota, an IHG Hotel
Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota
Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota
2.5 out of 5
1425 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 405 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
SAR 405
SAR 458 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 January 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel needs some upgrading. The carpet was disgusting and we couldn't sleep with the horrible sewer smell in the room. The shower was dirty and/or stained."

Reviewed on 21 December 2024

Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota
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Other neighborhoods around Central Sarasota

Sarasota which includes a sandy beach as well as children

Downtown Sarasota

If you're spending some time in Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Opera House and Payne Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Sarasota
This place is Fantastic ! The sidecar was yummy. Great place for a special dinner and one of Sarasota's finest restaurants. If I was going to tell a visitor to the area to visit our city's best dining experience... this is it! #localgem

Arlington Park

Arlington Park might not have many top sights, but Sarasota Art Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Arlington Park
We loved visiting The Donut Experiment on Anna Maria Island where you can create your own hot cake donut dipped in the icing of your choice and finished off with an amazing topping. From left to right - TOP: coconut flaked chocolate glazed, Reese's Piece chocolate glazed, salted caramel BOTTOM: Oreo crumble chocolate glazed, Fruity Pebbles strawberry glazed, Reese's Puff peanut butter drizzle chocolate glazed. #donut #donuts #florida #foodie #foodietravel #travelblog #foodblog #traveling #colorful #island #vacation #bestof5

Bird Key

While Bird Key isn't home to many top sights, Lido Beach and South Lido Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bird Key
St. Armands Circle featuring a statue or sculpture

Saint Armands Key

Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Saint Armands Key
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Southgate

4/5(2 area reviews)

When in Southgate, you can plan a visit to Sarasota Art Museum and Lido Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southgate
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North Sarasota

While North Sarasota might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

North Sarasota

Central Sarasota, FL

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