South Tempe Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit South Tempe
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
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Great place
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
I wish the restaurant served guests on the patio for dinner like they do for breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Beautiful
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Nice family resort with plenty of small pools to relax besides the main oasis water park attraction. Prepare to carry your own food, water as the water park food and restaurants are expensive. Pro tip - pickup water and freshly made (even gluten free) sandwiches from sprout market!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North
Clean hotel, easy check in process and nice views. Great location and nice breakfast for a price. I would stay here again, it’s around less than 2 miles from Sky Harbor airport with a free shuttle.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
It is a must stay whenever I’m in town.
Reviewed on 13 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.
