What's it like in South Tempe?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Tempe's South Tempe neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Arizona Mills Mall and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center as part of your South Tempe travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in South Tempe?

Based on our traveller data, Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe is one of the top choices for your stay in South Tempe. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe .

How many hotels are there in South Tempe?

Expedia has 267 hotels and other accommodation options in South Tempe to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Tempe area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Tempe, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in South Tempe.

What is there to do around this Tempe neighbourhood?

Be sure to get some family photos at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium and Airworx Trampoline Center while you're out sightseeing in South Tempe. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Arizona Mills Mall and Kiwanis Park are some other places worth a visit. Changing Hands Bookstore, AMF Tempe Village Lanes and Guadalupe Cemetery are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Tempe. While you're out sightseeing in Tempe, make sure that you visit other sights such as C2 Tactical or Tempe History Museum.

The Best Hotels in South Tempe, Phoenix - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for South Tempe hotels

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe

South Tempe

Devin

฿3,845 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

South Tempe

Andrea

฿4,297 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tempe by IHG

South Tempe

Andrew

฿3,808 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. SpringHill Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall

South Tempe

Geoffrey

฿2,692 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park

South Tempe

Jennifer

฿4,297 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

6. Hilton Garden Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park

South Tempe

Suzette

฿3,679 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

7. Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Elliot Road

South Tempe

Jose

฿2,262 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

8. Studio 6 Tempe, AZ – Elliot Road

South Tempe

Lashun

฿2,488 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

9. Sonesta ES Suites Tempe

South Tempe

Stan

฿2,865 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. TownePlace Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall

South Tempe

Melanie

฿2,865 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

11. Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Tempe

South Tempe

Heather

฿2,828 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

12. Infinity Inn & Suites

South Tempe

Terrylynn

฿3,663 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

13. Spacious Scottsdale Retreat With Pool

South Tempe

฿21,595 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe/Phoenix Airport, AZ

Double Butte, 7.1 km from South Tempe

Delcy

฿3,261 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix-Airport by IHG

9.6 km from South Tempe

Michael

฿4,260 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport

9.6 km from South Tempe

Robert

฿4,110 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Phoenix Airport, AZ

8.6 km from South Tempe

Belena Alegria

฿3,145 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

18. Sonesta Select Phoenix Chandler

5.5 km from South Tempe

Diana

฿2,953 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

19. Hyatt Place Tempe Phoenix Airport

8.6 km from South Tempe

Naomi

฿3,167 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center AZ

8.7 km from South Tempe

Theodore

฿3,299 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in South Tempe

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe	4.0 star property	9.6 1693 1,693 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tempe by IHG	2.5 star property	9.0 1002 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park	3.0 star property	8.8 1000 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park	3.0 star property	8.8 578 578 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites Tempe at Arizona Mills Mall	3.0 star property	8.6 1006 1,006 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Tempe

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Downtown Phoenix

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Old Town

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Camelback East

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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 Golf Club Scottsdale.

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Paradise Valley Village

While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Orange Tree Golf Course.

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Top South Tempe Hotel Reviews

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

10/10 Excellent

"So it was my Birthday on the Saturday that we checked in we got there about 1 pm brought our stuff to the room which is very spacious and headed to the pool till 6 and then went to see my Son DJ in downtown Phoenix . It was the best Birthday ever. Also the girl that was running the coffee shop offered me a free baked item . That was very nice of her. Thank you Hilton for the best Birthday ever!!!"