Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sarasota Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Sarasota Opera House during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Armands Circle during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during your holiday to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Downtown Sarasota
Aloft Sarasota
Nice hotel and location! Friendly, professional staffs, delicious breakfast clean room!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Im not going to lie, for the amount of money that was spent for the room i would say that the holiday inn have much nicer beds then this place the bed was so hard felt like u was sleeping on a bench at the beach, when we came to our room it had had someone else name for the welcoming, and the walls ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Not sure if there was a reason, but there was no room cleaning the last 2 days. Not really a big deal to me, but just in case it might be to someone else one day. I would deck ev come back!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
The Morning breakfast buffet was top notch. Delicious with alot of options
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Hotel was easy accessed, clean , all immunities we needed, cost was great
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Great access to the beach.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sarasota
Central Sarasota
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
