Tempe, AZ

Travel Guide

Tempe showing night scenes and a city
Tempe Town Lake Marina which includes a city, a river or creek and views
Tempe Beach Park featuring wildflowers
Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium
Mill Avenue District

Where to stay in Tempe

Sea Life Aquarium

South Tempe

4/5(34 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Tempe, Arizona Mills Mall and SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

South Tempe
Tempe showing night scenes and a city

Downtown Tempe

When in Downtown Tempe and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Mill Avenue District or Mountain America Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mill Ave - Third Street Station or 3rd Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop.

Downtown Tempe
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Alegre Community

Alegre Community might not have many top sights, but Tempe Marketplace and Desert Arboretum Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alegre Community
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Guadalupe

The churches and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Guadalupe. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Arizona Grand Golf Course and Oasis Water Park are a few top sights nearby.

Guadalupe
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Riverside

Though Riverside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mill Avenue District and Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium.

Riverside
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Maple-Ash

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

When in Maple-Ash and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium or Mill Avenue District and hop on the metro to see more the city at 11th St - Mill Ave Tram Stop or 9th Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop.

Maple-Ash
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
4 out of 5
2100 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ
The price is AED 368 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 368
AED 420 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,039 reviews)
"It was a nice property, clean, easy to use, nice layout, and a really nice lobby that welcomes you in."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
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 AED 528 per night from May 26 to May 27
AED 528
AED 657 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tempe. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Very nice property"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

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 AED 327 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 327
AED 373 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,866 reviews)

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Wyndham Phoenix Airport/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 Apartments
Metro Tempe Apartments
4 out of 5
2301 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Tempe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
7/10 Good! (983 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

Metro Tempe Apartments
Sonder at Mill Ave
Sonder at Mill Ave
3.5 out of 5
750 South Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tempe. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tempe Beach Park and Tempe ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (649 reviews)
"Loved the property!! Nice clean and safe"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Sonder at Mill Ave
Trovito Rio
Trovito Rio
4 out of 5
701 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Tempe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Tempe Beach Park and Phoenix ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"Customer service is very helpful and communicates quickly to helpnwith all your needs. It is a very nice clean apartment. Only thing is they do early morning maintenance on the yard/pool area about 6am so if your bedroom is by yhe window it will wake you up but that is the price your pay for a very ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Trovito Rio
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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Reviews of Tempe

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1013
5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
1330
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
462
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I loved tempe it was my first time visiting and it most definitely wont be my last.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It's different

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved the city. There's many awesome activities, things to do around Phoenix area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The cops are more so of criminals and they love to harass & lie. The shopping centers are very convenient and large selections, there is a huge homeless population here but they HV a pretty good homeless coalition and resources. It's beautiful here.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Not much . But enjoyed and relaxed...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love Tempe area