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

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
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
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
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
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

Central Sarasota Hotel Deals

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 571 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 571
SAR 750 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,476 reviews)
"Will come back"

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 603 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 603
SAR 774 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Hotel was great apart from the windows leaking badly whilst it rained but everything else was great"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

The Westin Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
5 out of 5
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 1,498 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
SAR 1,498
SAR 1,936 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Bad: Minor stuff that was easily addressed by a call to the front desk. In our room phones didn’t work via handsets and maid service plugged the bedside lamps into the non-switched outlet. Great: Everything else was excellent! The entire staff was superb. I Specifically want to single out the spa ..."

Reviewed on 12 June 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 567 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
SAR 567
SAR 759 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Just an Anazing stay we will return"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
voco Sarasota by IHG
voco Sarasota by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1223 Boulevard Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 419 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 419
SAR 568 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Super easy check in. Very late check in with no problems and late check out."

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

voco Sarasota by IHG
The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 out of 5
1290 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is SAR 567 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 567
SAR 746 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (485 reviews)
"The room was clean, however, the sofa looked dirty. I felt the need to put a towel down before I sat. I could have been clean, but it looked stained."

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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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, 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 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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