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

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

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

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

The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is AED 590 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
AED 590
AED 758 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,090 reviews)
"Rooms at this property are spacious, service is great and they have a coffee shop serving Starbucks."

Reviewed on 30 September 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 AED 584 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
AED 584
AED 763 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,624 reviews)
"Breakfast line too long Sunday… Should be a 2nd person assisting with omelets, etc. Cranberry juice too watery. Our room was dark…especially the bathroom which made it difficult to shave…no light over shower stall either. Upon leaving we discovered a bulb missing near hallway coffee pot area…but ..."

Reviewed on 30 September 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL
The price is AED 643 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
AED 643
AED 843 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"ALL was great other than their pillows (super uncomfortable and flat) & they need to improve on overall appearance of rooms like the bed head board/furniture were damaged and bathroom lighting was terrible! AC were loud and turned off when your sleeping. Highly recommend to turn off the eco-motion ..."

Reviewed on 29 September 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 AED 489 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
AED 489
AED 644 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great area and transportation from hotel"

Reviewed on 29 September 2025

voco Sarasota by IHG
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

5 out of 5
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL
The price is AED 2,057 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
AED 2,057
AED 2,564 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Loved staying at this hotel! I was hesitant because it wasn’t on the beach but they have a shuttle that takes you straight to their beach location with a great pool! Staff was incredibly friendly"

Reviewed on 26 September 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Aloft Sarasota

Aloft Sarasota

3.5 out of 5
1401 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL
The price is AED 558 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
AED 558
AED 631 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean. The air conditioner had a smell to it. Like refrigerant. Bed was nice and comfy. Room was very clean. Lobby had no ac it was broke this weekend."

Reviewed on 28 September 2025

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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 Sarasota Art Museum and Siesta Key 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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