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 Ave 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 Marketplace. 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.

City Express by Marriott Tempe

City Express by Marriott Tempe

3 out of 5
808 North Scottsdale Road Tempe AZ
The price is NZ$206 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$206
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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. ...
City Express by Marriott Tempe
Splash House: Heated Pool | Big Backyard | Game/Arcade Room | Perfect for Groups

Splash House: Heated Pool | Big Backyard | Game/Arcade Room | Perfect for Groups

Tempe AZ
The price is NZ$1,089 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$1,089
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Tempe. Enjoy private pools, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Super beautiful and the pool was great! Very clean and all the beds were very comfortable"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Splash House: Heated Pool | Big Backyard | Game/Arcade Room | Perfect for Groups
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$376 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$376
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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 ...
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
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 ...
6.6/10 (1,258 reviews)
"This is a hotel, with many longterm residents. At night there is a more or less constant yelling in the hallways about various family disputes and the like. It appears that rooms are getting cleaned at night as i could often hear a vacuum cleaner being used on hard tile floors. Good thing i had earplugs. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Metro Tempe Extended Stay
Splash House: Heated Pool | Big Backyard | Game/Arcade Room | Perfect for Groups

Splash House: Heated Pool | Big Backyard | Game/Arcade Room | Perfect for Groups

Tempe AZ
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Tempe. Enjoy private pools, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Super beautiful and the pool was great! Very clean and all the beds were very comfortable"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Splash House: Heated Pool | Big Backyard | Game/Arcade Room | Perfect for Groups
Tempe Lofts

Tempe Lofts

3 out of 5
358 S Farmer Ave Tempe AZ
Stay at this apartment in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tempe Beach Park and Tempe Town Lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
"I absolutely loved the loft! Will definitely be coming back asap! Host was very communicative making the process super smooth!"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Tempe Lofts
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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