Title: Downtown Travel Guide: Best of Downtown, Phoenix Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Hotels.d985099691155132416.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Phoenix](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Phoenix.d178298.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Phoenix](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Phoenix.d178298.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown.d985099691155132416.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown.d985099691155132416.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Travel Guide ## Phoenix ## Visit Downtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Phoenix travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix.dx178298) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Phoenix_ArizonaStateUniversity_502344_06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502344/b0e487a9-d85a-4c9a-9aef-d1a75ed95bf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arizona State University 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arizona-State-University-Phoenix.d502344.Attraction) ![Phoenix Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502320/d580f723-4f9f-42be-a946-579a29ba9735.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phoenix Convention Center 3.5/5(2 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening in Phoenix Convention Center, a top convention centre in Phoenix. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Convention-Center-Downtown-Phoenix.d502320.Attraction) ![Phoenix_GrandCanyonUniversity_502345_07](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502345/4c229428-0411-4321-a840-e0f039a84194.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Canyon University 3/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Canyon-University-Alhambra.d502345.Attraction) ![Phoenix_TalkingStickResortCasino_553248621555612463_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555612463/011eaf9d-740d-4967-b44d-3f754616f8ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Talking Stick Resort Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to Talking Stick Resort Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Scottsdale? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Talking-Stick-Resort-Casino-Phoenix.d553248621555612463.Attraction) ![Chase Field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068405/2fdc3861-ef79-44b7-8864-48f5afe5c404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chase Field 4.5/5(10 reviews) Catch an event at Chase Field and enjoy other activities in Phoenix such as golfing.In the area, take in the acclaimed art galleries and desert landscapes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chase-Field-Phoenix.d6068405.Attraction) ![Phoenix_UniversityofPhoenixStadium_6057986_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057986/de333124-365c-4bf2-907d-85e4258fd607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### State Farm Stadium 5/5(4 reviews) Catch an event at State Farm Stadium during your trip to Glendale. Experience the lively festivals or attend a football match in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/State-Farm-Stadium-Phoenix.d6057986.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4506089/2f139f1f-23bb-4821-ba75-859a09da2b00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket £30 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/phoenix-zoo-admission-ticket.a4506089.activity-details) ![Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/179044/471ee63a-6abe-4147-8e44-1d0f19526349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride £169 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/phoenix-sunrise-hot-air-balloon-ride.a179044.activity-details) ![Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48231419/18fe5bc1-f54f-4e94-ad39-34b13b5659fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert £153 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/phoenix-self-drive-atvutv-rental-in-the-sonoran-desert.a48231419.activity-details) ![Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Phoenix/Scottsdale](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2174911/2f093cc5-5307-4f60-98f2-4885cda250a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Phoenix/Scottsdale £97 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spa-quality-on-demand-massage-phoenixscottsdale.a2174911.activity-details) ![A Family that flows together stays together](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47073917/2d75db55-f5c2-4f58-aaea-fc321f023da7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magical Sunset Yoga Experience, Unique Views £33 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magical-sunset-yoga-experience.a47073917.activity-details) ![From Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided ATV Training](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47899920/cb194bc5-8dca-4e44-b274-c46dd0a69311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided ATV Training £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-phoenix-sonoran-desert-guided-atv-training.a47899920.activity-details) [See all activities in Phoenix](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Phoenix.d178298.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown ![Fountain Park Hotel, BW Signature Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1374000/1373950/c58d75a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fountain Park Hotel, BW Signature Collection 12800 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills AZ £76 1 May - 2 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fountain Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Clean, up-to-date hotel in a great location. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%2F2026&selected=1373950&PinnedHotelID=1373950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=985099691155132416) ![Talking Stick Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3380000/3374700/3374607/1cf12ab3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Talking Stick Resort 9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ £167 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,517 reviews) This place was very, very mediocre at best. The staff was average to poor. Our initial reservation was for three nights, but then we extended it to four nights. When we checked in at the front desk, we were told we had to come back at 9 PM to make sure that the extra day was connected to our three ... Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=3374607&PinnedHotelID=3374607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=985099691155132416) ![DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25600/25521/67fa8494_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale 5401 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale AZ £197 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,509 reviews) Our family has been staying here for over 10 years. It’s even better with the new renovations. The kids (14 years and 7 years) absolutely LOVE the pools! Very family friendly. We hate leaving this place. It’s our home away from home. Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=25521&PinnedHotelID=25521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=985099691155132416) ![Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10800/10782/e84c214b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton 34631 N Tom Darlington Dr Scottsdale AZ £341 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Quiet area, great view, private, staff great Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10782&PinnedHotelID=10782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=985099691155132416) ![Tempe Oasis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110380000/110373300/110373298/6c19126f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tempe Oasis 1635 N Scottsdale Rd Tempe AZ £96 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Tempe Town Lake and Phoenix Zoo are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,191 reviews) The high rating this property has is deceiving. The pictures online were of a unit that must have been newly remodeled and used for the pictures. The unit we were in was not anywhere near the quality that was depicted in the photos. The bathroom had paint peeling off the trim in chunks onto the floor. ... Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=110373298&PinnedHotelID=110373298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=985099691155132416) ![Hotel Valley Ho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15298/e6795cd9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Valley Ho 6850 E Main St Scottsdale AZ £230 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,324 reviews) Perfect. Staff, property, pool, valet, front desk. Best service ever! Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=15298&PinnedHotelID=15298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=985099691155132416) [See all 10,860 properties in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026®ionId=985099691155132416) 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. ## Check Downtown hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[2 Apr - 3 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04)[3 Apr - 4 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=985099691155132416&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown ![Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre botanical garden located in Papago Park, at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix, central Arizona.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007832/8d036458-9629-4ee1-a755-08f5bc283813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Scottsdale 4/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale Ranch Park and Cactus Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Central-Scottsdale.dx553248635976007832) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rio Verde Foothills If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Rio-Verde-Foothills.dx553248635976474633) ![aerial view of East Mesa Arizona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975748440/3aa6c4d8-81d8-4570-b43d-f17f588f8a76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Mesa 4.5/5(2 area reviews) While you're in East Mesa, take in top sights like Superstition Springs Center and jump on the metro at Superstition Springs Transit Center to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-East-Mesa.dx553248635975748440) ![Paradise Valley Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2790/ef8b55f1-4025-4bb9-9b7c-d226db05e5cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paradise Valley Village While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Orange Tree Golf Course. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Paradise-Valley-Village.dx701380498943062016) ![Old Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160565/ed477786-04c4-42cc-bf73-157eafd4e2a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Old-Town.dx6160565) ![Downtown Scottsdale](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471631/284e6bbb-9cad-4c98-8b3d-5838f42765fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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