StayAreasIs Airport a good place to stay in Phoenix?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a road trip ahead. Rooms are cheap with free shuttles, but there's nothing to walk to.
Stay here if
- Early flights and connections
- Budget travellers
- Road-trippers heading to Sedona or the Grand Canyon
Look elsewhere if
- You want restaurants on foot
- You want a resort pool scene
- You're staying more than a couple of nights
Hotels in Airport
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Staying in Airport
The airport area is a sensible, good-value base for an early flight or a short stop. Sky Harbor is unusually close to the city, so downtown Phoenix and Tempe are about 10 minutes away, and most hotels on 52nd Street and Van Buren Street run free shuttles to the terminals.
The area is made up of business parks, chain hotels and freeways. Papago Park's red rock buttes and the Desert Botanical Garden are a short drive north, and the Sky Train connects the terminals to the light rail.
The downside is that there's nothing to walk to. There are few restaurants on foot and no neighbourhood feel, and you'll need a car or rideshare for meals and sights.
What makes the airport area worth it is value and ease. Rooms are among the cheapest in Phoenix, shuttles make early flights simple, and you're well placed to set off for Sedona or the Grand Canyon in the morning.
Getting around
- Arizona State University33
- Tempe Town Lake38
- Phoenix Convention Center41
- Papago Park42
- Footprint Center46
- Desert Botanical Garden47
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)37
Airport questions
Is Airport a good area to stay in Phoenix?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a road trip ahead. Rooms are cheap with free shuttles, but there's nothing to walk to. It suits early flights and connections, budget travellers and road-trippers heading to Sedona or the Grand Canyon.
How much does a hotel in Airport cost?
A typical double is around $100 a night at a budget hotel, $165 mid-range and $220 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Airport?
About 37 minutes door to door: free hotel shuttles run to the terminals.
How far is Airport from the main sights?
Door to door from Airport: Arizona State University 33 minutes, Tempe Town Lake 38 minutes, Phoenix Convention Center 41 minutes and Papago Park 42 minutes.