Title: Central Sarasota Travel Guide: Best of Central Sarasota, Sarasota Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Sarasota](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Sarasota-Sarasota-Hotels.0-n553248633938969734-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Sarasota](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sarasota.d602719.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sarasota](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sarasota.d602719.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Sarasota Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Sarasota.d553248633938969734.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Sarasota Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Sarasota.d553248633938969734.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Sarasota Travel Guide ## Sarasota ![Central Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563219823/eac47f3e-3708-4a4c-82d5-59f5fb3e0bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969734/54c15856-4e1d-4e53-ab2d-df5d14a8dd3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969734/ce3506dc-0e19-40ae-9587-fdebbaaad317.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068729/8a2fc03d-ba28-431c-8cba-c3324b2a4d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969734/2fb0087f-c0ec-4c8c-ac22-26e0c7c9efcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Sarasota Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sarasota travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota.dx602719) --- ### Popular places to visit ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6180399/5589ff3a-715b-42e6-81c6-17ada5406a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina Jack Explore the waterfront of Marina Jack and enjoy other activities such as boating in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Jack-Central-Sarasota.d6180399.Attraction) ![Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068711/5abdd03a-4a52-43ff-86d8-d10865c7ff40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall See a diverse range of exciting musical, dance and comedy shows at this architectural landmark inspired by the jagged shape of seashells. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Van-Wezel-Performing-Arts-Hall-Sarasota.d6068711.Attraction) ![Marie Selby Botanical Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066007/05a4094b-e5ea-416c-b842-816e62e5ffc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marie Selby Botanical Gardens See a world-class collection of orchids and tropical bromeliads and walk through peaceful mangrove and palm gardens in this botanical park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marie-Selby-Botanical-Gardens-Central-Sarasota.d6066007.Attraction) ![Sarasota Opera House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068729/8a2fc03d-ba28-431c-8cba-c3324b2a4d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarasota Opera House Here, 1920s style meets 21st-century luxury in a fully restored Mediterranean Revival opera house and cultural institution, complete with its own opera company. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Opera-House-Sarasota.d6068729.Attraction) ![Sarasota_SarasotaCountyVisitorInformationCenterandHistoryMuseum_6295825-1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295825/262935aa-902b-4614-a8d1-f5e16b6838a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-County-Visitor-Information-Center-And-History-Museum-Sarasota.d6295825.Attraction) ![Causeway Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563219823/857d6809-addf-4ac8-a1a1-e978bbcfffcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Causeway-Park-Central-Sarasota.d553248621563219823.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45717106/1769b6b4-2399-493b-b2e1-2c431df049f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sarasota-clear-kayak-led-night-glass-bottom-tour.a45717106.activity-details) ![Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46991341/31e93ae4-53ce-4938-bafd-eafa7f98459f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour £49 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/siesta-key.a46991341.activity-details) ![HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48663184/77e31f40-644a-4cb1-8607-2ac2bb465619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour £109 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hydrocats-2-hour-craigcat-sightseeing-tour.a48663184.activity-details) ![Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2929003/3adb8b61-32fa-4dc8-a909-c4b7af198e20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge £74 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/signature-service-at-the-spa-refreshment-bar.a2929003.activity-details) ![Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen?](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5221346/bf8487ad-736c-41db-87c2-1d9ea0aec1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen? £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murder-mystery-trolley-who-killed-the-circus-queen.a5221346.activity-details) ![Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/995946/bf3edaa7-3dd7-4456-be52-9c939c5da062.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour £44 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sarasota-guided-mangrove-tunnel-kayak-tour.a995946.activity-details) [See all activities in Sarasota](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sarasota.d602719.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Central Sarasota ![The Westin Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16820000/16819000/16818933/2384a13f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin Sarasota 100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL £280 28 Apr - 29 Apr 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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,192 reviews) Everything was great Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F04%2F2026&endDate=29%2F04%2F2026&selected=16818933&PinnedHotelID=16818933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969734) ![The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/806200/806101/90558b2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr Sarasota FL £555 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=806101&PinnedHotelID=806101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969734) ![voco Sarasota by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1577400/1577382/6f2696b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### voco Sarasota by IHG 1223 Boulevard Of The Arts Sarasota FL £221 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) There unfortunately was so much personal conversations amongst the staff at check in, and they were complaining about things which made it very awkward. None of the 3 staff seemed to understand I was a guest and perhaps those conversations needed to wait until I left. Very awkward. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1577382&PinnedHotelID=1577382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969734) ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20120000/20114600/20114556/2dbee495_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL 202 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL £222 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,645 reviews) Clean, spacious room great breakfast Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=20114556&PinnedHotelID=20114556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969734) ![Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19910000/19901000/19900973/6c79dcd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection 1255 North Palm Avenue Sarasota FL £228 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Best part of hotel was Sarah the main floor bartender. Incredibly helpful and kind. Even made sure to get my son’s lost sunglasses back to us. Also an amazing resource for local restaurants. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=19900973&PinnedHotelID=19900973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969734) ![Aloft Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12490000/12486100/12486097/52ab3d9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aloft Sarasota 1401 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota FL £177 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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 helpful staff and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Clean room. Comfortable beds. Great staff. Valet-perfect. Great location. Walkable downtown. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=12486097&PinnedHotelID=12486097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969734) [See all 14,896 properties in Central Sarasota](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248633938969734) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Downtown-Sarasota.dx553248635976481694) ![Arlington Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602719/43c6394c-bda3-40b0-af8f-1678b1eaf99a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arlington Park Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Arlington-Park.dx553248635976473965) ![Bird Key](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602719/bfdbf568-93c9-4c76-8eb9-38f77d913783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bird Key If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Bird-Key.dx553248635976476083) ![Indian Beach Sapphire Shores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602719/1f365a1c-42e5-49f8-ae8a-4a2b588a45e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Indian Beach Sapphire Shores While visiting Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Jungle Gardens and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Indian-Beach-Sapphire-Shores.dx553248635976482059) ![Saint Armands Key](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066013/87735d4f-9329-4db3-9afc-0278f2a27d4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Saint Armands Key Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about Saint Armands Key. A stop by St. Armands Circle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Saint-Armands-Key.dx553248633900272554) ![SiestaKey_Southgate_553248623282278413-1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623282278413/b7104d91-0ee3-4924-b20a-8faf04d45893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southgate While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Southgate.dx553248623282278413) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Central Sarasota Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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