South Tempe Travel Guide
Phoenix
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Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Enjoy a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center during your trip to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium during your visit to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant 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.
Top hotels in South Tempe
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
Outstanding place, friendly staff. Probably the best breakfast buffet of any hotel I have stayed at.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Room was small , the hours don’t coordinate well with water park and check in and only had access to one pool overall for price it wasn’t worth it .
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Great and not a bad price!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Clean rooms, great staff. Good buffet breakfast. Had a great stay.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Friendly checkin , helped me get into a better upgraded room early, there was a charge. No free upgrades at this hotel. Did ask for a late check out with a $50 charge , I declined. The room was really clean and smelled good and furniture seemed new. Customer service was great all around. Water park ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Scottsdale Parkview Hotel
I had a 2 night reservation, and I was given a corner room that it was poorly cleaned and very noisy I brought it up to the front desk personnel they offered to cancel my second night and refund me the fee so I ended up staying only one night. only to find out I was charged for the second night anyway. ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tempe
Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills is known for its exciting water parks, and with sights like Foothills Golf Club and Desert Foothills Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Phoenix.
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.
The Islands
The Islands might not have many top sights, but Hale Centre Theatre and Chandler Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Downtown Scottsdale
While visiting Downtown Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Waterfront.
Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
