South Tempe Travel Guide

Phoenix

Arizona desert blooming in Spring time butte with wildflowers framed by Ocotillo located near Scottsdale.
Aerial view of downtown Tempe, Arizona looking north to south
Arizona State University ASU main campus aerial view on Apache Boulevard with South Mountain at the background in city of Tempe, Arizona AZ, USA.
Morning run view
Take yourself to new heights above the flat land of Arizona.  The Superstition Mountains are a wondrous sight with iconic rock formations such as "Praying Hands Rock" or "Green Rock".  (As with every location in Arizona, you will find them to be named quite literally.)  During the warmest months, get an early start for best hiking conditions and always keep your eyes out for glimpses of Gila Monsters, Peccary, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, and many more creatures while taking in the amazing growth of the Saguaro cactus and other native plants.

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Top hotels in South Tempe

Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Elliot Road

Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Elliot Road

2.5 out of 5
1660 W Elliot Rd Tempe AZ
The price is ฿2,462 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,462
฿2,808 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (855 reviews)
Theres never any like little small shampoos in the shower like most all other motels have. Sometimes t.v. dont work. Ive been moved from 1 room to another a few times. Speaking of showers there is like hardly any water pressure!!! It was pretty bad. It was like that last time i stayed there. Figured ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Elliot Road
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe

Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe

3 out of 5
1780 West Ranch Road Tempe AZ
The price is ฿3,906 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿3,906
฿4,456 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,541 reviews)
I have to say this place is absolutely amazing guys!!! This has got to be the best room we have ever stayed at EVER! They accommodated us with an early check in since our flight got in early- they gave us the first room available and we were very lucky and grateful for it. Room is very comfortable ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

4 out of 5
11111 N 7th St Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿4,437 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿4,437
฿6,458 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,455 reviews)
We had the very best stay at this property! The check in process was seamless and easy, we were given amazing recommendations of restaurants and how to get around. The drivers around property were responsive and always so sweet and friendly! Ersan and Eric and the whole crew made getting around easy ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
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 ฿6,653 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿6,653
฿8,796 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (3,222 reviews)
super friendly staff all around! water park was a hit with our daughter. Only downside was parking & construction but other than that was great!

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿5,584 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿5,584
฿7,303 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (4,487 reviews)
Executive King Room was great. Plenty of room, balcony was awesome, and the functionality (hot water, linens, mini fridge, view) was really good for the price. The casino is small but it ran efficiently. The one hiccup was when roulette machines in one of the sports book/tv areas was down. Also most ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Talking Stick Resort
Stay7 Studios Hotel Phoenix

Stay7 Studios Hotel Phoenix

2 out of 5
8101 N Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,113 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿3,113
฿3,520 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Biltmore Fashion Park and Castles N' Coasters are located ...
6.6/10 (462 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Stay7 Studios Hotel Phoenix
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tempe

South Mountain Park which includes a sunset, desert views and landscape views

Ahwatukee Foothills

4/5(4 area reviews)

Ahwatukee Foothills is known for its exciting water parks, and with sights like Foothills Golf Club and Desert Foothills Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Phoenix.

Ahwatukee Foothills
South Mountain Park featuring a city, landscape views and a sunset

South Mountain

4/5(12 area reviews)

The ample dining options and top golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to South Mountain. A stop by Oasis Water Park or Arizona Grand Golf Course might round out your trip.

South Mountain
Downtown Phoenix which includes signage and night scenes

Downtown Phoenix

4/5(25 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Scottsdale featuring street scenes, a small town or village and cuddly or friendly animals

Downtown Scottsdale

While visiting Downtown Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Scottsdale
Old Town

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.

Old Town
Papago Park featuring desert views as well as a small group of people

Camelback East

3/5(1 area review)

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.

Camelback East


South Tempe Travel Guide