Tempe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Tempe
Where to stay in Tempe

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 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 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
"Absolutely loved my stay! Staff was very informative, professional and extremely kind. Our room was very clean and cozy and the pool was as amazing in person as it was in the photos. Would recommend and absolutely book again."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
"The breakfast was AMAZING!!!! I was a little thrown off with things looking outdated/worn out. I believe that was a part of the decor for the public spaces but not the private spaces. I didn’t get to enjoy the pool because I didn’t have time but people looked to be having a GREAT TIME the times I ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

The Westin Tempe
"We stayed here while traveling to Tempe for a Jiu Jitsu competition with our teen competitors, coaches, and families. As a gym owner, I booked three rooms for our coaching staff, and overall the hotel was clean, comfortable, and a great fit for our group. The rooms were spacious, the bedding was ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Metro Tempe Extended Stay
"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 Jun 2026

Tempe Studios
"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 Jun 2026

San Portella
"Went to the leasing office but they’re unable to help with checking in. They gave the 3rd floor and had to carry heavy suitcases and bags up to the 3rd floor using the stairs. The floor was dirty and hair everywhere. I definitely will not coming back."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Stay near popular Tempe attractions
Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix














