Central Scottsdale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A desert landscape with various cacti and sparse trees.
A fountain with horse statues and a circular flower bed.
A tall saguaro cactus with multiple arms against a clear sky and green foliage in the background.
A sunset with palm trees silhouetted against a colorful sky.
A garden with a neatly trimmed bush with purple flowers and a cactus with yellow flowers.

Stay near popular Central Scottsdale attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Central Scottsdale Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale

3 out of 5
8888 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ
The price is NZ$138 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$138
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,848 reviews)
"We just booked out 3rd stay here in 4 months. It’s the best La Quinta I’ve ever stayed at lol we will keep coming back, great garden, great pool, great breakfast! Only complaint is the elevators are a little hot"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale
Aiden by Best Western Scottsdale North

Aiden by Best Western Scottsdale North

3 out of 5
10801 N 89th Pl Scottsdale AZ
The price is NZ$158 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$158
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,123 reviews)
"Great location, clean property."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Aiden by Best Western Scottsdale North
Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale North by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale North by IHG

2.5 out of 5
7350 East Gold Dust Avenue Paradise Valley AZ
The price is NZ$147 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$147
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paradise Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was under renovation which wasn’t disclosed. There was a Washer and Dryer. Dryer didn’t work after I paid for its use. No USB outlets."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale North by IHG
Sonesta Select Scottsdale at Mayo Clinic Campus

Sonesta Select Scottsdale at Mayo Clinic Campus

3 out of 5
13444 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ
The price is NZ$155 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$155
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,093 reviews)
"Nice place; we've stayed there before and will probably stay there again."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Sonesta Select Scottsdale at Mayo Clinic Campus
Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Scottsdale

Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Scottsdale

2.5 out of 5
Scottsdale AZ
The price is NZ$139 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$139
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The lobby, hallways, and rooms smelled like air fresheners were overused. The air made me feel sick. It seemed as though they were trying to hide a bad problem, like rot or mold or something. The Staff, while friendly, had issues trying to get a key for me. It took 45 minutes to get my key. Also, ..."

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Scottsdale
******* NEW LUXURY 5 STAR CELEBRITY ESTATE *******

******* NEW LUXURY 5 STAR CELEBRITY ESTATE *******

Scottsdale AZ
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
******* NEW LUXURY 5 STAR CELEBRITY ESTATE *******
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Central Scottsdale

Find the best Central Scottsdale areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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 Cave Buttes Recreation Area and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.



Central Scottsdale Travel Guide

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