Title: Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Sarasota](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Sarasota-Sarasota-Hotels.0-n553248635976481694-0.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)[Downtown Sarasota Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Sarasota.d553248635976481694.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Sarasota Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Sarasota.d553248635976481694.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide ## Sarasota ![Beautiful docks ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602719/241864ee-40e5-4f07-a59f-b943ed71f47c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sarasota Opera House showing interior views and theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068729/d45ce914-41c5-46ed-916f-37de8de21c08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Florida Studio Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296238/11375223-6056-497b-9236-8b14e4b3447b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Florida Studio Theatre featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296238/a7b1fe4f-dbe6-47df-b376-2549071997c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Sarasota featuring interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068729/8a2fc03d-ba28-431c-8cba-c3324b2a4d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Sarasota Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sarasota travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota.dx602719) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Central Sarasota featuring interior views and heritage elements](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) ![Florida Studio Theatre featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296238/a7b1fe4f-dbe6-47df-b376-2549071997c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Florida Studio Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at Florida Studio Theatre during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florida-Studio-Theatre-Sarasota.d6296238.Attraction) #### Payne Park After visiting Payne Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Payne-Park-Downtown-Sarasota.d6180406.Attraction) #### Regal Hollywood - Sarasota You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Sarasota during your travels to Sarasota. Experience the area's art scene and festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Regal-Hollywood-Sarasota-Central-Sarasota.d941654480104128512.Attraction) #### Selby Library Selby Library 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 marina or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Selby-Library-Central-Sarasota.d846679698772742144.Attraction) #### Five Points Park You can take time to visit Five Points Park during your travels to Sarasota. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Five-Points-Park-Central-Sarasota.d998140610139779072.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45717106/f435da41-0a9c-44f3-918f-9f8d619256f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour £48 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/46991341/57500583-d43c-41b1-9021-0f51e8d1d09b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour £48 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/siesta-key.a46991341.activity-details) ![HydroCats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48663184/9309866a-4965-46de-b278-0088f58688b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour £108 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/fcb3beeb-3040-4674-8536-a516f332ab79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge £73 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/5221346/57d94c7d-6933-4f06-b50e-60754c3fab72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murder Mystery Trolley: Who Killed The Circus Queen? £61 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/995946/28b11b14-c1f5-4b32-b044-0d83d0255c4d.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 Downtown Sarasota ![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 £254 6 Apr - 7 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! (1,002 reviews) The shuttle driver was busy transporting flight crews both of the times I called. Seems to be guests come last They also have a night club on the roof that blasts music until 1 am on Friday and sat. Were were on the floor below but in the opposites side of the hotel and were kept up till 1 am! Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=19900973&PinnedHotelID=19900973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481694) ![Kompose Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38220000/38215400/38215316/3006ffef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kompose Boutique Hotel 965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL £116 16 Apr - 17 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 breakfast and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,145 reviews) Great Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=38215316&PinnedHotelID=38215316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481694) ![Golden Host Resort - Sarasota](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21400/21331/6dc32504_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Golden Host Resort - Sarasota 4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL £73 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,348 reviews) Your staff was friendly and professional. Zach in the morning was helpful and the woman Sunday afternoon was very informative about the area. Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=21331&PinnedHotelID=21331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481694) ![Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41970000/41961400/41961327/e1f2d8a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound 12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL £207 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (2,007 reviews) Pool was very nice. Had some hardware issues that prevented a pool food order to be missed. Printer was down and so no tickets were hand written. One employee was very rude… forgot who the customer was and made excuses instead of apologies. She was a black spot on the one night stay. Front desk was ... Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=41961327&PinnedHotelID=41961327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481694) ![Tropical Beach Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1250000/1241000/1240909/f85b62a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tropical Beach Resorts 6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL £192 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,366 reviews) Our room was clean and provided everything needed during stay. Loved that they have housekeeping service every day! Short walk to the beautiful beach! Would definitely stay there again! Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1240909&PinnedHotelID=1240909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481694) ![Azul Resort Siesta Key](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123480000/123471600/123471528/3f0a51ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azul Resort Siesta Key 1105 Point of Rocks Rd Siesta Key FL £309 11 Apr - 12 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews) This property has been completely redone inside and out! The decor was lovely, bedding and towels were great too. For me, the best part was that it smelled SO CLEAN AND FRESH when we walked in, which is hard to find in this area. Check in was a breeze, the pool was FABULOUS, and I will definitely ... Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=123471528&PinnedHotelID=123471528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481694) [See all 14,820 properties in Downtown Sarasota](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976481694) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown Sarasota hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[18 Mar - 19 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[19 Mar - 20 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481694&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sarasota ![Causeway Park featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563219823/eac47f3e-3708-4a4c-82d5-59f5fb3e0bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Sarasota 4.5/5(21 area reviews) Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Central-Sarasota.dx553248633938969734) ![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 St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Bird-Key.dx553248635976476083) ![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) ![St. Armands Circle featuring a statue or sculpture](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) ![Blue Lifeguard Tower on a Morning Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000431579/631f0407-60c8-4afc-917c-55d0a6073ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pinecraft 4/5(10 area reviews) While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobby Jones Golf Complex and Ed Smith Stadium. 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