Downtown Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit Downtown
Popular places to visit
Mesa Arts Center
Even the cheap seats are great at this award-winning theater complex, the largest in Arizona.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mesa Amphitheatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Mesa Amphitheatre during your stay in Mesa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mesa Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Mesa Convention Center during your trip to Mesa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mesa Arizona Temple
Mesa Arizona Temple is just one of the places to see in Mesa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Nile Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Nile Theater during your stay in Mesa.
Things to do
Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
2 Hour Segway Tour - Sunset & City Lights
Scottsdale Self-Guided Walking Tour: Art & Desert Inspiration
2 Hour Scottsdale Segway Tours - Ultimate Old Town Exploration
Top hotels in Downtown
The Azure Hotel
"The pool was filthy and stayed filthy it needed to be vacuumed badly. A man came while we were at the pool and only cleaned one skimmer. Never skimmed the pool or vacuumed it. The filter didn’t work well bc there were decaying insects in the water for two days"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Talking Stick Resort
"Property was very clean and staff very helpful."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
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Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
"This hotel is beautiful and also an art gallery. The Bar restaurant has excellent food, employees was nice and helpful and the pool was great!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
"Front desk help us a lot. I'm not remember her name but was cashier 84 ."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Valley Ho
"This is a beautiful mid century modern decorated hotel with attentive staff, excellent food, well appointed and comfortable rooms, and a gorgeous pool. We have stayed several times and we are always pleased with our stay."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown
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 Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
