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 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 LEGOLAND® Discovery Center 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$341 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$341
28 Aug - 29 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! (1,023 reviews)
"Had a great bday weekend getaway for my husband pools are great had a great dinner at top of the rock"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe

Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe

3.5 out of 5
1600 S 52nd St Tempe AZ
The price is NZ$130 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$130
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,827 reviews)
"Bed bugs and non working pool with no refund."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe
Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Phoenix Airport – Priest Dr

Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Phoenix Airport – Priest Dr

2 out of 5
1720 S Priest Dr Tempe AZ
The price is NZ$93 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$93
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Motel 6 Tempe, AZ – Phoenix Airport – Priest Dr
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 (1,233 reviews)
"Over all good for the buck. But management at the Chandler Metro is not that great. They show favorites and over look things."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 Tempe Town Lake and Arizona Mills Mall are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
"We arrived under stormy conditions and woke up to a pool full of debris and family coming for swim. I sent a message and pool cleaners arrived immediately. Pool was ready before my niece arrived. I suggest if you plan to use the bbq to check everything is clean and grease pan is not full. We assumed ..."

Reviewed on 16 July 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! (138 reviews)
"Awesome layout spacious modern nice owner easy to work with"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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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