South Tempe Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit South Tempe
Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
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.
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium during your visit to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Arizona Mills Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Arizona Mills Mall during your stay in Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
C2 Tactical
Catch an event at C2 Tactical during your trip to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tempe History Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tempe History Museum during your trip to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Phoenix/Scottsdale
Magical Sunset Yoga Experience, Unique Views
Discover Phoenix! 2 hr City Tour
Wings of Fire & Whispers of the Desert Phoenix Ghost Tours
Top hotels in South Tempe
Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Elliot Road
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
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
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
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
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 Resort at the Peak
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
Talking Stick Resort
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
Stay7 Studios Hotel Phoenix
Toilet was not anchored securely to the floor, safety handrail in the shower wasn't attached. No hot water to shower. No amenities such as a hairdryer. TV didn't work. Staff was helpful to get it reset and running. Hotel was in a location that was difficult to navigate to.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tempe
Ahwatukee Foothills
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.
South Mountain
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.
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.
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.
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.
