How to Find Cheap Hotels in Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota, Florida, has more than 35 miles of white sand beaches paired with a pleasing subtropical climate. It has a bustling nightlife and upscale shopping, and boasts the John and Mobile Ringling Museum of Art and Design.

Instructions

Choose Cheap Accommodations in Sarasota

1. Contact the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] for booking information, or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Book your hotel over the phone through the Florida Travel Net at [phone].

3. In downtown Sarasota, you can find many hotels about 3 miles from the beach starting at $80 per night.

4. Get a room close to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. You will pay less for your lodging and still be pretty close to the beach. These rooms start at around $100 per night.

5. Stay close to the Ringling School of Art and Design if you'd like to visit the museum easily.

6. Look for cheap accommodations near one of Sarasota's barrier islands, like at St. John's Key and Turtle Beach.

7. Find a hotel in Long Beach Key, where four- and five-star accommodations start at $250 per night.

8. Book accommodations in Siesta Key, less than a mile from Sarasota's beaches, and you'll pay from $150 per night.

Know Your Destination

1. Get into Sarasota's rich history. This city has a surprisingly large number of historic buildings and districts.

2. Play golf. The area offers a number of golf courses that attract both professionals and enthusiasts.

Seek Tourist Attractions Near Your Accommodations

1. Visit Venice Beach, located near Sarasota, to look for shark teeth. More shark teeth are found here than anywhere else in the world.

2. Enjoy shopping at St. Armand's Key Beach. The modern buildings in this area are mixed with a unique blend of old Spanish influences. Stop in an open-air cafe to enjoy the sights.

3. Explore the Central-Cocoanut Historic District, a U.S. National Historic Landmark located in Sarasota, Florida.

4. Travel from your centrally located accommodations to one of Sarasota's barrier islands.

5. Head to the waterfront from your hotel in downtown Sarasota. Explore the Everglades with a tour guide and learn about indigenous flora and fauna.

Tips & Warnings

• Save more by planning your trip in the off-season. While tourist destinations and accommodations can be full from February to April, plenty of deals are available from June through September.

• The Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau does not offer a booking telephone number.