The Best Cheap Hotels to Book in Scottsdale, Arizona
Travel can be pricey, but you won’t have to worry about your wallet when you reach Scottsdale. This city near Phoenix may have spas and golf around every corner, but it’s also bookended by a fair amount of budget-friendly attractions. You can get your fill of the sun, the sky and the Arizona lifestyle without burning a hole in your budget. Check out these cheap hotels in Scottsdale for a low-cost oasis in the desert – all bookable on Culture Trip.
Sonesta Select Scottsdale at Mayo Clinic Campus, for getting out and about
Chain Hotel, Hotel
Sonesta Select will teach you how to save money by enjoying Scottsdale’s great outdoors. This cheap hotel on the edge of the city is budget-friendly and pet-friendly. Let the pup relax in your room while you chill by the cool outdoor pool. Stock up with cheap snacks at the on-site market, save them for later in your room’s mini-fridge, then spend not a cent more when you two head out onto the nearby hiking trails
Tru By Hilton Scottsdale Salt River, for a walk on the wild side
Chain Hotel
Get to know some of Scottsdale’s wet and wild locals from Tru by Hilton. OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland are right next door. You won’t find any of OdySea’s aquatic dwellers bumming around the hotel’s outdoor pool or pool table, though we wouldn’t be surprised if an Arizona butterfly or two flutters by. When you’re not roaming around with these wild creatures, feel free to grab a few brewskis from the Eat & Sip Market if you want a cost-effective way to wind down.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale, for a cheap Scottsdale retreat
Suite Hotel, Chain Hotel
Save your gas money for another day at La Quinta Inn & Suites. Their complimentary weekday shuttle will speed you around a 5mi (8km) radius, giving you instant access to the best sites around this cheap hotel in Scottsdale. Don’t want to go out? While away the hours in the kidney-shaped outdoor pool. Breakfast is already taken care of, and you can walk to lunch and dinner within minutes of your hotel room. Instead, you can spend your gas money on greens fees at Starfire Golf Club or Glow Putt Mini Golf, both close by.
Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town, for hitting a home run
Chain Hotel, Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn is a home run for Diamondback fans who want to see everything Phoenix has to offer. This cheap hotel in Scottsdale is only 20 minutes from Chase Field and a mere mile from spring training at Scottsdale Stadium. Catch as many games as you’d like; all-day dining and a 24-hour convenience store on-site will get you the meals you need if you haven’t already filled up on Cracker Jack, ballpark dogs and boiled peanuts. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, the Instagrammably lit outdoor pool feels like a real score.
Hotel Bixby Scottsdale, BW Signature Collection, for a stylish sleep
Chain Hotel, Hotel
Hotel Bixby delivers boutique lodging for a budget. Right off of North Scottsdale Road, you’ll hardly burn through fuel driving to Big Surf Waterpark, Tempe Marketplace, or Casino Arizona. Even if you don’t hit the jackpot at the latter, you’ll return to a hotel that looks way better than the rate would suggest. A turquoise outdoor gazebo is a fun place to seek shelter from the sun, while in your room, hardwood floors, rich wooden furnishings, and sleek upholstery fills the space, giving basic lodging an instant upgrade to boutique quality.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsdale - Old Town, an IHG Hotel, for cooling down
Chain Hotel, Suite Hotel
Holiday Inn Express may be a punt away from State Farm Stadium, but staying at this cheap hotel is like giving your budget an automatic first down. You’ll be right in Old Town Scottsdale which gives you ample opportunity to explore the nearby trails. When you’re not hiking around Camelback Mountain, cool off under the water fountains in the outdoor pool, without burning up your budget on other expensive activities.
Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale on Shea Blvd, for a shopping-friendly stay
Suite Hotel, Chain Hotel
If you’ve saved your piggy bank for a spree at The Shops Gainey Village, let Hampton Inn & Suites help you spend it wisely. You’ll save cash immediately by booking one of their budget-friendly guest rooms. The Shops are less than a mile away so you can save on cab fare easily, too. Free fun like hanging by the pool, running the wheel in the fitness center, or roasting something over the firepit will help keep your wallet closed between retail therapy appointments.
The Saguaro Scottsdale, for colorful vibes
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Aloft Scottsdale, for a day and night place to stay
Chain Hotel
Take your stay, not your pricepoint, to the next level at Aloft. This hip hotel will keep you partying on a budget at the WXYZ Bar all night. No worries if you get the munchies – a few Washingtons will buy you snacks from the 24-hour pantry. If you’ve got yourself a room without a view, it’ll only be that much easier to spend hours by the sparkling pool.
Fancy discovering more places to stay in Scottsdale? Check out our pick of the best hotels in Scottsdale, Arizona, bookable on Culture Trip.
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