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

Causeway Park is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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 671 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 671
SAR 886 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful pool, comfortable bed and nice property overall. Great location!"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 897 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 897
SAR 1,096 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (991 reviews)
"This was one of the best hotels ive visited. The whole experience was top notch and I recommend this location to anyone looking for a nice getaway with pretty much all accommodations easily accessible!"

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

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 730 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 730
SAR 919 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,404 reviews)
"I love it."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

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 1,948 per night from May 4 to May 5
SAR 1,948
SAR 2,445 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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)
"I loved everything except the pool food. Absolutely terrible food. Everyone was so nice tho. The private beach club was my favorite part. I would definitely love to come back and recommend the place to my family and friends."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
voco Sarasota by IHG
voco Sarasota by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1223 Boulevard Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 709 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
SAR 709
SAR 895 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (971 reviews)
"This is an excellent hotel for visits to downtown Sarasota. It has a much more personal feel than other hotels in the area. The larger rooms are spacious and comfortable. The shower is superb, except lacking a safety grab bar. We had both breakfasts and a dinner in the restaurant, and the food was ..."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

voco Sarasota by IHG
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 717 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 717
SAR 928 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
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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 Regal Hollywood - Sarasota 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 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack 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, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach 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 Siesta Key Beach 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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