Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Artisans' World Marketplace
You can do some window-shopping at Artisans' World Marketplace during your visit to Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Sarasota
Aloft Sarasota
This is our sixth time staying at Aloft Sarasota. We are very pleased with this hotel and amenities that we don’t look for anything else in downtown Sarasota. Clean rooms, great service, rooftop pool with a bar, and this time we also enjoyed complimentary breakfast. We always arrive early and enjoy ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
The room overall looked outdated and was not clean. The chair by the desk had visible stains or dirt spots and did not appear to have been properly cleaned. The bathroom was also not clean, which made the stay uncomfortable and disappointing. The property location is great and the staff is very ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Kompose Boutique Hotel
If you plan on staying at this location NOTHING is free. $5 per day for parking, $7.25 each person per day for breakfast $35 per person per day for the sauna. The rooms are extremely small if your in the shower the other person can't shut the bathroom door tiny fridge 6 bottles of fluid and 2 salads ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Love the location, very comfortable beds, front desk staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
The manager is really sweet and Tyler will show you the difference between a bartender and a passionate mixologist! Will be back. Thanks for everything!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
This was such a great place to stay. The pool was GREAT and the beach access was fantastic
Reviewed on 14 May 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.
Alta Vista
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alta Vista and surrounding area, you can visit Colonial Village Shopping Center and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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.
