Hotels in Central Sarasota
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The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel4.0 star property
Central Sarasota
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (519)
8.2/10
Very Good
(519)
The price is $186
$186
$238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1000)
The price is $209
$209
$276 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection4.0 star property
Central Sarasota
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
The price is $239
$239
$302 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $186
$186
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is $654
$654
$804 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL3.5 star property
Central Sarasota
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1659)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1659)
The price is $204
$204
$259 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1154)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1154)
The price is $259
$259
$318 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown3.0 star property
Central Sarasota
6.2 out of 10, (1002)
6.2/10
(1002)
The price is $88
$88
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Americas Best Value Inn Sarasota Downtown
Americas Best Value Inn Sarasota Downtown2.5 star property
Central Sarasota
5.6 out of 10, (1002)
5.6/10
(1002)
The price is $85
$85
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota3.0 star property
4.3 km from Central Sarasota
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2165)
8.4/10
Very Good
(2165)
The price is $76
$76
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1003)
The price is $279
$279
$360 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Cirque St. Armands Beachside
Cirque St. Armands Beachside4.0 star property
Lido Key, 4.7 km from Central Sarasota
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.4/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $279
$279
$354 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.4/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $157
$157
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.4/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $71
$71
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2146)
10/10
Exceptional
(2146)
The price is $219
$219
$247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach2.5 star property
5.1 km from Central Sarasota
7.4 out of 10, Good, (644)
7.4/10
Good
(644)
The price is $72
$72
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton3.0 star property
5.1 km from Central Sarasota
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (881)
8.0/10
Very Good
(881)
The price is $125
$125
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota
Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota3.0 star property
3.9 km from Central Sarasota
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (950)
8.2/10
Very Good
(950)
The price is $114
$114
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (4802)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(4802)
The price is $111
$111
$138 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport3.0 star property
5.1 km from Central Sarasota
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (670)
8.6/10
Excellent
(670)
The price is $101
$101
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
When is the best time to visit Central Sarasota?
When is the best time to visit Central Sarasota?Our prices for hotels in Central Sarasota are cheapest in September
When is the best time to visit Central Sarasota?
When is the best time to visit Central Sarasota?
Our prices for hotels in Central Sarasota are cheapest in September
Price trends for hotels in Central Sarasota
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
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Typical weather for Sarasota
December
Moderate crowds
High 23°C / low 16°C. Sunny most days.
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December, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 23 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, Low crowds, average high temperature 29 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 22 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Low crowds, average high temperature 25 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 18 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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Top landmarks in Central Sarasota
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
4.0/5 (3 reviews)
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Central Sarasota. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Sarasota Opera House, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, and Players Theatre are all a short walk away.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
4.5/5 (455 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Marie Selby Botanical Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Sarasota. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Bayfront Park, just a short walk away.
Sarasota Opera House
If you're planning a night at the opera in Sarasota, try and grab some tickets at Sarasota Opera House in Central Sarasota. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Florida Studio Theatre, and Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center are all a short walk away.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Central Sarasota. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Players Theatre is just a short walk away.
Check out reviews of Central Sarasota hotels guests love
Kompose Boutique Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Perfect "
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and well maintained, staff were an amazing. They provide everything you might need and could possibly forget in their lobby for you to use not buy use, beach chairs, towels, coolers and even sun block. The rooms are rooms are very spacious. Would definitely stay there again."
voco Sarasota by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Very good hotel close to everything "
Carlisle Inn
10/10 Excellent
"Exceptional. Standard king is spacious and very clean. Front desk staff very helpful. Property is well maintained "
Captiva Beach Resort
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room kitchen fully prepped full size fridge and stove walk in shower. Parking was very easy. Nice courtyard. Would stay again."
Siesta Key Palms Resort
10/10 Excellent
"staff really cared room clean very unique and cool boutiqueproperty "
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
10/10 Excellent
"everthing was"
Tropical Beach Resorts
10/10 Excellent
"Nice to come back to a clean room everyday. Location is perfect, walking distance to everything."
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
10/10 Excellent
"The Golden Host Inn is great place to stay. It is cute and nostalgic. It is an older property that has been refurbished. The pool is really pretty. The tiki bar has a lot of character. All the linens are clean and fresh. The price was very reasonable and my husband and I had fun."
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