Tempe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city street at dusk with illuminated buildings and parked cars.
A riverside walkway with a metal railing and benches, a bridge in the background, and modern buildings across the river.
A large blue building with the text "LifeLock" and "KPMG" on it.
A modern building with a curved facade and large windows, featuring a unique series of arches and a prominent spiral structure.
A tree-lined street with a clear sky.

Our guide on where to stay in Tempe

Find the best Tempe areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Tempe

While you're in Downtown Tempe, take in top sights like Mill Avenue District or Sunbar Tempe, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mill Ave - Third Street Station or 3rd Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop.

Maple-Ash

While you're in Maple-Ash, take in top sights like Mill Avenue District and jump on the metro at 11th St - Mill Ave Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Riverside

While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Mill Avenue District and Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.

University Heights

Even though there aren't top sights in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Tempe Paintball. Jump on the metro at Dorsey Ln - Apache Boulevard Station to see more of the city.

Double Butte

While Double Butte isn't home to many top sights, Diablo Stadium and Mill Ave are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

4 out of 5
2000 W Westcourt Way Tempe AZ
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$325 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$325
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tempe. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We love the Buttes. I wish there was music by the pool. It was a little too quiet."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
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 NZ$211 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$211
11 July - 12 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We originally had book another hotel which turned out very sketchy. We immediately booked this hotel and it was nice. Breakfast was good and the staff was nice."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
The Westin Tempe

The Westin Tempe

4 out of 5
11 E SEVENTH STREET Tempe AZ
The price is NZ$240 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$240
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,045 reviews)
"Five stars not enough. This was a particularly excellent stay. From check-in, to the room, the coffee shop, the gym, the rooftop pool and the staff, this was an amazing time. And a special shoutout to Austin who made this stay so memorable. He was accommodating, generous and very kind. We will certainly ..."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

The Westin Tempe
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.
Metro Tempe Extended Stay

Metro Tempe Extended Stay

4 out of 5
2301 E Southern Ave Tempe AZ
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
6.8/10 (1,213 reviews)
"You definitely get what you pay for. Hotel smells like, dog, cigarettes, pot, bad cleaner on whatever they use in the hotel. There was work done in the room but was either done quickly or for cheep. Bathroom fixtures all practically falling off, bathtub could not take a bath as no stopper. King room ..."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Metro Tempe Extended Stay
Tempe Home with Heated Pool, Spa, Easy access to Spring Training & Everything!

Tempe Home with Heated Pool, Spa, Easy access to Spring Training & Everything!

Tempe AZ
Stay at this holiday home in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Arizona Mills Mall and Tempe Town Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"Thanks great spot"

Reviewed on 13 June 2026

Tempe Home with Heated Pool, Spa, Easy access to Spring Training & Everything!
Tempe Studios

Tempe Studios

3 out of 5
352 S Farmer Ave Tempe AZ
Stay at this apartment in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Tempe Town Lake and Phoenix Zoo are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (133 reviews)
"The stay was great. If you are looking to travel to tempe and want the comfort and access to things you would have at home like laundry and a kitchen this is a great choice. The place was clean and check in and out process was easy. The only issue is the parking, but honestly is seems like parking ..."

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Tempe Studios
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.

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