What's it like in Downtown Tempe?

Travellers to the Downtown Tempe neighbourhood in Tempe will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Downtown Tempe travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mill Avenue District and Sunbar Tempe while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Tempe?

Based on our traveller data, The Westin Tempe is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Tempe. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Arizona State University, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Tempe?

If you're searching for places to stay in Tempe, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 38 Downtown Tempe hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Tempe, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Tempe.

What can I see and do in this Tempe neighbourhood?

Mill Avenue District, Sunbar Tempe and Hayden Butte Preserve are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Tempe. Skysill Rooftop Lounge - Rb and Culinary Dropout are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Mountain America Stadium, Desert Financial Arena and Arizona State University Museum of Anthropology are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Tempe. Nelson Fine Arts Center and Arizona State University Art Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Tempe.

How can I get around Downtown Tempe and the greater Tempe area?

If you want to see more of the city, Mill Ave - Third Street Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include 3rd Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop and 6th Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop.

Top 10 Downtown Tempe Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Tempe hotels

1. Vīb Hotel by Best Western Phoenix - Tempe

Downtown Tempe

Danielle

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

2. The Westin Tempe

Downtown Tempe

Suzanne

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

3. Tempe Mission Palms, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

Downtown Tempe

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

4. Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University

Downtown Tempe

Mario

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. Sonesta Select Tempe Downtown

Downtown Tempe

Rhiannon

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

6. Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown

Downtown Tempe

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

7. AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown

Downtown Tempe

Paola

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. Hyatt Place Tempe / Phoenix / University

1 km from Downtown Tempe

Birgitt

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

9. Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU

0.6 km from Downtown Tempe

Amy

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

10. Hyatt House Tempe/Phoenix/University

1 km from Downtown Tempe

Crystal

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

11. City Express by Marriott Tempe

1.8 km from Downtown Tempe

River

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe/Phoenix Airport, AZ

Double Butte, 3.2 km from Downtown Tempe

Brian

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix - Tempe by IHG

1.6 km from Downtown Tempe

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe

2.4 km from Downtown Tempe

Scott

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

15. Spark by Hilton Tempe Phoenix Airport

Double Butte, 3.2 km from Downtown Tempe

Justin

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

16. Tempe Oasis

2.7 km from Downtown Tempe

Ashley

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Phoenix Airport, AZ

3.8 km from Downtown Tempe

Christian

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Hyatt Place Tempe Phoenix Airport

2.1 km from Downtown Tempe

Naomi

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

19. Springhill Suites Phoenix Scottsdale Marriott

4.4 km from Downtown Tempe

Marie

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Element by Marriott Scottsdale at SkySong

4.2 km from Downtown Tempe

Mia

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Tempe

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The Westin Tempe	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,100 reviews	View
Tempe Mission Palms, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Vīb Hotel by Best Western Phoenix - Tempe	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 998 reviews	View

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