Downtown Bradenton Travel Guide

Bradenton

An urban area with a large classical building with columns, surrounded by trees and smaller buildings.
The South Florida Museum Bishop Plantation entrance with a palm tree and a brick pathway.
The South Florida Museum with a sign reading "Bishop Planetarium" and "Manatee Aquarium".
A coastal promenade with palm trees, white gravel, and a view of the sea.
A palm tree, a rainbow, and a cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Bradenton attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Bradenton

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is £47 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£47
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is £144 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£144
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,643 reviews)
"Fantastic trip thank you !!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is £137 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£137
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is £197 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£197
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
The Westin Sarasota
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

2.5 out of 5
5311 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key FL
The price is £151 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£151
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,199 reviews)
"Only complaint is that there was not enough storage for clothes."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
The Don CeSar

The Don CeSar

4 out of 5
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £280 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£280
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,373 reviews)
"Perfect getaway! The hotel is complete with nice restaurants, pools and a beautiful beach. Just a great place to relax! The beach and pool service is absolutely amazing! And it's close enough to downtown St. Pete, Tampa and Anna Marie Island to explore if you want to. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

The Don CeSar
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Where to stay in Downtown Bradenton

Find the best Downtown Bradenton areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palma Sola

Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

South Bradenton

While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

Bayshore Gardens

Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

West Bradenton

While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

Coral Shores

Though Coral Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jewfish Key and Palma Sola Bay.



Downtown Bradenton Travel Guide

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