Downtown Tempe Travel Guide

Phoenix

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a mountain range in the background.
A modern building with a glass facade and a unique geometric design.
A concert stage with a crowd of people in front.
A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings and parked cars.
A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring a mix of glass and metal elements, and a prominent entrance area with stairs and a covered walkway.

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Top hotels in Downtown Tempe

The Westin Tempe

The Westin Tempe

4 out of 5
11 E SEVENTH STREET Tempe AZ
The price is ฿3,309 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿3,309
฿4,943 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,031 reviews)
"Great venue. Stayed overnight and went to their rooftop bar, Skysill, to see Nils Hoffman. Awesome time!! Rooms are clean and well maintained. Beds are very comfy. Bathrooms with hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Ate dinner at their first floor restaurant. Salmon was very good! I would ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

The Westin Tempe
Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown

Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown

3 out of 5
601 S Ash Ave Tempe AZ
The price is ฿3,136 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
฿3,136
฿3,577 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great one-night stay in Tempe. Close to all downtown restaurants, movie theater, Whole Foods, etc. Took the light rail train right from the airport to two blocks from the hotel. Super convenient to everything. Nice, clean room with a fun sofa and comfortable bed. Staff was very nice."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿4,474 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿4,474
฿6,052 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,824 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly helpful and nice. Our room was clean and very inviting. We had room service delivered our breakfast. They had a great selection and the food tasted great. Their pool was nice and pool staff was great!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Talking Stick Resort
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

4 out of 5
11111 N 7th St Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,176 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,176
฿5,056 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,749 reviews)
"So peaceful. And quiet. Braden and the front crew are great. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
FOUNDRE Phoenix

FOUNDRE Phoenix

4 out of 5
1100 N Central Avenue Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿2,588 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿2,588
฿3,834 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,650 reviews)
"While I was checking into the hotel and paying for parking, my car was booted in the hotel parking lot for failure to pay for parking. Hotel staff informed me I would have to pay $200 and then I could dispute with the parking enforcement company. My room yellow/brown goo on the walls, there was pubic ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

FOUNDRE Phoenix
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

4 out of 5
7677 N 16th St Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,337 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿3,337
฿5,088 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy free parking, 7 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,300 reviews)
"The bar in the lobby made it worth the stay, great bartenders!!! The room I stayed in could have been a little cleaner but everything else was great."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
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Where to stay in Downtown Tempe

Find the best Downtown Tempe areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Rio Verde Foothills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tom's Thumb Trail and Tonto Verde Golf Club.

Downtown Phoenix

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.

Old Town

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Camelback East

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.

North Phoenix

While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Cave Buttes Recreation Area and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.



Downtown Tempe Travel Guide