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 Hayden Butte Preserve, 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
The price is NZ$384 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$384
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Good for Family time"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
City Express by Marriott Tempe

City Express by Marriott Tempe

3 out of 5
808 North Scottsdale Road Tempe AZ
The price is NZ$142 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$142
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,141 reviews)
"Clean room and very kind staff"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

City Express by Marriott Tempe
The Westin Tempe

The Westin Tempe

4 out of 5
11 E SEVENTH STREET Tempe AZ
The price is NZ$252 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$252
24 July - 25 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! (1,056 reviews)
"It's a nice hotel and there is a rooftop bar. We were given vouchers for free margaritas, smoothies, and coffee for our stay. The margaritas were good, but the smoothie's were sugar bombs and undrinkable. They had free bottled waters in the mini fridge and $8 Evian on the counter. We were charged ..."

Reviewed on 10 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 (1,217 reviews)
"Too many folks gathered in the parking lot looked bad like a movie scene"

Reviewed on 9 July 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 Beach Park and Tempe Town Lake are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (135 reviews)
"I had a great stay in this studio; it is really clean, and everything is just 5 minutes away. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 9 July 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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