Downtown Sarasota Travel Guide
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Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental
฿1,429
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
฿2,170
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
฿1,970
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
฿2,385
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
฿4,867
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
฿1,970
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Sarasota
Aloft by Marriott Sarasota
1401 Ringling Boulevard Sarasota FL
The price is ฿5,110 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,110
฿5,774 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff and clean rooms. Lighting was a bit odd in our room, either all on or off. Not good if someone gets up in the middle of the night."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 North Palm Avenue Sarasota FL
The price is ฿5,075 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,075
฿6,798 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is ฿1,792 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿1,792
฿2,746 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (6,179 reviews)
"Everything was great. Except the bed squeak. The black frame squeak as you say at the end of the bed."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿4,836 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,836
฿6,414 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (2,627 reviews)
"friendly bartender/server! We saw manatees during lunch! Good breakfast and very good coffee"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,424 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿4,424
฿5,872 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
5311 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,912 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,912
฿7,411 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
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Where to stay in Downtown Sarasota
Find the best Downtown Sarasota areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Lido Key
Traverse a winding woodland path and spend the afternoon on this island’s secluded beaches before ending at a beachside bar to enjoy a spectacular sunset.
South Sarasota
Though South Sarasota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siesta Key Beach and The Landings.
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.
Palmer Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Palmer Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club and Turtle Beach.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
