South Tempe Travel Guide

Phoenix

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Stay near popular South Tempe attractions

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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center

8.2/5 (302 reviews)
Enjoy a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center during your trip to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

฿1,312
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
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Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride

฿6,012
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

฿986
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

฿1,389
per adult
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

฿558
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

฿1,056
per adult
Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in South Tempe

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

3.5 out of 5
4400 S Rural Rd Tempe AZ
The price is ฿3,531 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿3,531
฿4,027 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Made our father day staycation so awesome! Great hotel and for an amazing price!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe

Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe

4 out of 5
1780 West Ranch Road Tempe AZ
The price is ฿3,404 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,404
฿3,883 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,618 reviews)
"We stay here regularly. It is always consistently great"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿4,476 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿4,476
฿6,055 total
30 Jun - 1 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! (4,830 reviews)
"Rooms were clean. Pool could be cleaner. Staff came across rude and table games felt like casino hade to be cheating."

Reviewed on 27 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 ฿3,177 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,177
฿5,059 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! (2,753 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
FOUNDRE Phoenix

FOUNDRE Phoenix

4 out of 5
1100 N Central Avenue Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿2,580 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿2,580
฿3,823 total
29 Jun - 30 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! (2,653 reviews)
"The people are truly what make the place and the people I have dealt with were bellow the standard that this hotel represents…. Not helpful at all. Kindness goes a long way..:"

Reviewed on 27 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 ฿3,420 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,420
฿5,182 total
6 Jul - 7 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 South Tempe

Find the best South Tempe areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Tonto Verde Golf Club.

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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.

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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.

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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.

South Tempe Travel Guide