Village of the Arts Travel Guide

Bradenton

A sunset over a calm bay with a bridge and boats.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, marina, and various buildings.

Things to do


Top hotels in Village of the Arts

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is ฿1,182 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,182
฿2,042 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿4,174 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,174
฿5,646 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (2,555 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,447 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,447
฿5,880 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,857 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and loved that the room came with an equipped kitchen. Pools were nice and clean as well. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,727 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,727
฿6,159 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,143 reviews)
"Clean and accommodating. The van transportation has changed and it did take longer than expected to get around. We decided on uber."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Westin Sarasota
The Don CeSar

The Don CeSar

4 out of 5
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is ฿9,151 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿9,151
฿11,827 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
The Don CeSar
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

5 out of 5
1601 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL
The price is ฿24,645 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿24,645
฿30,266 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Longboat Key. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Lido Beach and Mote Marine Laboratory ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Perfecto"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
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Where to stay in Village of the Arts

Find the best Village of the Arts areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palma Sola

Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

South Bradenton

While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

Bayshore Gardens

Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

West Bradenton

While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like LECOM Park and Emerson Point Preserve.

Downtown Bradenton

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.



Village of the Arts Travel Guide