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.

Where to stay in Tempe

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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

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

4 out of 5
2000 W Westcourt Way Tempe AZ
The price is Rp2.491.158 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp2.491.158
Rp3.148.358 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,008 reviews)
"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

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe

3.5 out of 5
4400 S Rural Rd Tempe AZ
The price is Rp1.896.148 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp1.896.148
Rp2.162.827 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
The Westin Tempe

The Westin Tempe

4 out of 5
11 E SEVENTH STREET Tempe AZ
The price is Rp1.634.486 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp1.634.486
Rp2.491.728 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,037 reviews)
"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

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 (1,212 reviews)
"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

Metro Tempe Extended Stay
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 Town Lake and Phoenix Zoo are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (133 reviews)
"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

Tempe Studios
San Portella

San Portella

2150 S 55th St Tempe AZ
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Arizona Mills Mall and Phoenix ...
8/10 Very good! (3 reviews)
"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

San Portella
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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