Downtown Tempe Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit Downtown Tempe
Popular places to visit
Tempe Beach Park
Tempe Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Tempe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscapes.
Mill Avenue District
During your visit to Tempe, you can do some window-shopping at Mill Avenue District. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Arizona State University
Walk around the campus of Arizona State University, a top university in Tempe. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the jogging trails.
Phoenix Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Phoenix Convention Center, a top convention centre in Phoenix. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Talking Stick Resort Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Scottsdale? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Canyon University
Walk around the campus of Grand Canyon University, a well-known university in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
Wings of Fire & Whispers of the Desert Phoenix Ghost Tours
Smartphone Guided Haunted Walking Tour in Phoenix
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona Tickets
Discover Phoenix! 2 hr City Tour
Wings of Fire & Whispers of the Desert Phoenix Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Tempe
The Westin Tempe
Clean room, pretty view, and nice staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
We staycation here all the time. The rooms are so cool. The people are friendly. They charge for parking now and we got a $200 boot because we didn’t realize it. (We got there after midnight and were really tired) so be careful of that. Paying over $300 for the room and getting a boot was frustrating ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Amenities
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG
Nice, spacious clean room. Onsite restaurant for dinner was just ok, breakfast restaurant was good. There's a shuttle to the airport that runs every half hour, so very convenient for flying out of Phoenix airport. Onsite fitness center and pool were nice amenities.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
No, it was not clean. We complained and they took care of it. They also reversed some of our charges that we charged to the room.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tempe
Downtown Scottsdale
While visiting Downtown Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts – 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.
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.
South Mountain
The ample dining options and top golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to South Mountain. A stop by Oasis Water Park or Arizona Grand Golf Course might round out your trip.
Encanto
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Encanto. You can visit top attractions like Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, and jump on the metro at Thomas Rd - Central Ave Station or Osborn Rd - Central Ave Station to see more of the city.
