How to Accommodations in Tempe, Arizona

Densely populated and in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, Tempe has a lot to offer Arizona residents and visitors alike. The arts, shopping, nightlife and sports are all major parts of what makes Tempe tick.



Step1
Get ready for crowds. More than 160,000 people call Tempe, Arizona, home. Though this number is not astronomical, the city is the most densely populated in the state. It also serves as a crossroads because of its location.


Step2
Learn about the area. Several industrial parks and planned communities have emerged to try to keep up with the growth of business, academic, political and tourist enterprises.


Step3
Research the area. Tempe is part of the Greater Phoenix area. The cities are separate entities, but they help each other by sharing services and resources to make a stronger collective whole.

Get From Place to Place in Tempe


Step1
Drive to Tempe easily because of the confluence of several arteries that make it a major crossroads. Interstate 10 runs along the western edge of the city, while Loop 202 is on the north and Loop 101 is on the south. U.S. Route 60 also runs east-west through the center of the city.


Step2
Fly to Tempe via Sky Harbor International Airport. The Phoenix airport is just 10 minutes from Tempe, making it a convenient way to arrive. Shuttles are available at the airport, as are cabs and rental cars.


Step3
Get around Tempe and the surrounding cities using Valley Metro bus service. These buses serve Phoenix and Maricopa County as well. A light-rail system is also being developed.

Choose Your Accommodations in Tempe


Step1
To book accommodations, contact Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at (480) 894-8158 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).


Step2
Book accommodations in a mid-level hotel for a cost-effective way to see the area. Your comfort does not have to suffer as you economize; nice hotels start at about $70 per night.


Step3
Reserve deluxe or luxury accommodations if you want to splurge. Hotels and resorts cater to your every need, and their amenities lists are a mile long. Stay in a resort for as little as $109 per night.

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