What's Central Sarasota Like?
In Central Sarasota, you may want to appreciate the art scene and gardens. Enjoy the neighborhood'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 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Central Sarasota:
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hotel with 2 bars, outdoor pool- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location
The Westin Sarasota
Hotel with 2 restaurants, spa- 24-hour health club • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Outdoor pool • Central location
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Luxury beach hotel with 4 restaurants, golf course- Free WiFi • 2 outdoor pools • 4 bars • Spa • Attentive staff
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Walkable location
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Waterfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location
How to Get to Central Sarasota
Flying to:
- Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), 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
- Artisans' World Marketplace
- Florida Studio Theatre
Other Popular Central Sarasota Attractions
- Bay Isles Shopping Center
- Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
- Art Center Sarasota
- Players Theatre
- Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center