What's Central Sarasota like?
In Central Sarasota, you may want to appreciate the art scene and gardens. Enjoy the neighbourhood's festivals and museums. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Bayfront Park. There's plenty more to see, including Sarasota Opera House and Marina Jack.
Where are the best places to stay in Central Sarasota?
We have 262 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top lodging choices in Central Sarasota:
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hotel with 2 bars and outdoor pool- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Central location
The Westin Sarasota
Hotel with 2 restaurants and spa- 24-hour health club • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Outdoor pool • Central location
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Upmarket beach hotel with 4 restaurants and golf course- Free Wi-Fi • 2 outdoor pools • 4 bars • Spa • Attentive staff
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Walkable location
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Waterfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Central location
How to get to Central Sarasota
Flying to:
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Central Sarasota
- St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Central Sarasota
Things to see and do in and around Central Sarasota
What to see in Central Sarasota
- Marina Jack
- Bayfront Park
- Selby Library
- Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum
- Sarasota Childrens Garden
Things to do in Central Sarasota
- Sarasota Opera House
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Florida Studio Theatre
- Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Other popular Central Sarasota attractions
- Sarasota Art Museum
- Artisans' World Marketplace
- Bay Isles Shopping Center
- Art Center Sarasota
- Players Theatre