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Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe hotels under $500 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 21 of the 38 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Old Town Scottsdale: the easiest leisure base for galleries, shopping and nights out on foot. Tempe and Mill Avenue: a practical car-light base for ASU and the lake, not guaranteed partying. Sky Harbor Airport: choose it for flight logistics, not as your default Phoenix holiday base. Downtown Phoenix: the best all-round base for culture, games and a less car-dependent stay.

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Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe hotels under $500 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Old Town Scottsdale; Tempe & Mill Avenue; Sky Harbor Airport; Downtown Phoenix. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (21 of 38 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Old Town Scottsdale: The easiest leisure base for galleries, shopping and nights out on foot. Typical $210 a night. Subway: Walk the arts streets, waterfront and shopping district.
  • Tempe & Mill Avenue: A practical car-light base for ASU and the lake, not guaranteed partying. Typical $223 a night. Subway: Walk Mill Avenue, the lakefront and nearby campus.
  • Sky Harbor Airport: Choose it for flight logistics, not as your default Phoenix holiday base. Typical $150 a night. Subway: Near 44th/Washington, walk to A Line, Route 44 and Sky Train directly to PHX terminals.
  • Downtown Phoenix: The best all-round base for culture, games and a less car-dependent stay. Typical $322 a night. Subway: Walk the event district and Roosevelt Row.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Motel 6 Tempe, AZ - Broadway - ASU — 2-star, Motel 6

2. Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe — 3.5-star, independent

3. Motel 6 Old town Scottsdale/Fashion Square — 2-star, Motel 6

4. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown — 3-star, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

6. MOXY Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area — 3-star, Moxy Hotels

More hotels in the area (32)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Motel 6 Tempe, AZ - Broadway - ASU, Tempe & Mill Avenue
    #1 of 6 · Tempe & Mill Avenue

    Motel 6 Tempe, AZ - Broadway - ASU

    2-star · Motel 6

    $62a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A reluctant lowest-rate ASU-area option with free parking and pet stays. You accept Recurring dirt, cockroach and maintenance reports; pool listed as closed.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $123 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe, Sky Harbor Airport
    #2 of 6 · Sky Harbor Airport

    Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe

    3.5-star · Independent

    $120a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A lower-rate airport stop with free standard parking and on-site dining. You accept Now Wyndham; shuttle runs 5 a.m.–9 p.m.; room condition varies.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $240 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Motel 6 Old town Scottsdale/Fashion Square, Old Town Scottsdale
    #3 of 6 · Old Town Scottsdale

    Motel 6 Old town Scottsdale/Fashion Square

    2-star · Motel 6

    $121a night · Dec 11 to 13

    The lowest-rate Old Town base for Fashion Square shopping and pet-friendly stops. You accept Compact rooms, noisy air-conditioning, paid parking and no breakfast.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $243 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG, Sky Harbor Airport
    #4 of 6 · Sky Harbor Airport

    Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $152a night · Dec 11 to 13

    An airport base with especially useful Sky Train and light rail access. You accept Worn finishes, paid parking and conflicting shuttle information.

    $23/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $246 vs $293 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $304 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown, Downtown Phoenix
    #5 of 6 · Downtown Phoenix

    Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown

    3-star · Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

    $170a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Clean, comfortable downtown rooms with helpful staff and included breakfast. You accept No pool or self-parking; valet is expensive. Nine minutes' walk to Phoenix Convention Center, 15 minutes' walk to Chase Field.

    $214/night less than Expedia (56%)

    Axel $339 vs $768 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $339 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. MOXY Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area, Tempe & Mill Avenue
    #6 of 6 · Tempe & Mill Avenue

    MOXY Phoenix Tempe/ASU Area

    3-star · Moxy Hotels

    $178a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A social ASU base with lobby games, loaner bikes and friendly staff. You accept Recurring cleaning, odor and maintenance complaints outweigh the playful design.

    $23/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $369 vs $415 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $355 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

21 of 38 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$214/night less than Expedia (56%)

    Axel $339 vs $768 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. HYATT house Scottsdale/Old Town · Old Town Scottsdale · 3-star$156/night less than Expedia (44%)

    Axel $394 vs $706 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$147/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $590 vs $883 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$278/night less than Expedia (32%)

    Axel $1,183 vs $1,738 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $502 vs $695 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape by IHG · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$205/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $1,141 vs $1,550 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $450 vs $599 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. The Camby, Autograph Collection · Biltmore · 4-star$87/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $555 vs $728 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

32 more
  1. 1. Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North by IHG · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$54/night less than Booking.com (23%)$179Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Sonesta Select Phoenix Camelback · Biltmore · 3-star$12/night less than Expedia (6%)$180Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$180Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Marriott Phoenix Airport · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$182Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Phoenix Airport, AZ · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$187Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Graduate by Hilton Tempe · Tempe · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (12%)$189Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Phoenix · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$14/night less than Expedia (7%)$201Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$74/night less than Expedia (25%)$205Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Hampton Inn Phoenix-Biltmore · Biltmore · 2-star$216Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Best Western Downtown Phoenix · Downtown Phoenix · 2-star$217Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Hilton Phoenix Airport · Sky Harbor Airport · 4-star$50/night less than Expedia (22%)$217Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU · Tempe · 4-star$9/night less than Expedia (4%)$218Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Hotel Adeline, Scottsdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$60/night less than Expedia (23%)$219Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Biltmore · Biltmore · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (7%)$223Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix - Tempe by IHG · Tempe · 2-star$224Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town · Old Town Scottsdale · 3-star$5/night less than Booking.com (2%)$225Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Aloft by Marriott Tempe · Tempe · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (13%)$225Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town · Old Town Scottsdale · 3-star$32/night less than Expedia (9%)$231Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Residence Inn Tempe Downtown/University · Tempe · 3-star$232Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown · Tempe · 3-star$232Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort · Old Town Scottsdale · 3-star$248Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport · Sky Harbor Airport · 3-star$272Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. The Camby, Autograph Collection · Biltmore · 4-star$87/night less than Expedia (24%)$277Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. Tempe Mission Palms, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel · Tempe · 3-star$293Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$147/night less than Expedia (33%)$295Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (28%)$300Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. HYATT house Scottsdale/Old Town · Old Town Scottsdale · 3-star$156/night less than Expedia (44%)$355Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Springhill Suites By Marriott Phoenix Downtown · Downtown Phoenix · 3-star$366Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. W Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale · 4-star$394Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale · Camelback Mountain · 5-star$278/night less than Expedia (32%)$406Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Biltmore · Biltmore · 4-star$407Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape by IHG · Downtown Phoenix · 4-star$205/night less than Expedia (26%)$452Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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