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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, USA

All You Need to Travel Scottsdale Confidently

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Top Hotels

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Best Tours & Activities

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Top Restaurants & Bars

Currency and Culture Tips

Currency & Culture Tips

Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Scottsdale

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

5 Star

South Scottsdale

$206-$666

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

5 Star

Paradise Valley Village

$352-$915

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town

4 Star

South Scottsdale

$200-$600

Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Scottsdale

Courtyard by Marriot Scottsdale Old Town

3 Star

South Scottsdale

$96-$342

Courtyard by Marriot Scottsdale Old Town

Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town

3 Star

South Scottsdale

$72-$341

Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town

Hotel Valley Ho

4.5 Star

South Scottsdale

$136-$483

Hotel Valley Ho

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Scottsdale

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Scottsdale Old Town

2 Star

South Scottsdale

$67-$201

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Scottsdale Old Town

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsdale-Old Town

2.5 Star

South Scottsdale

$87-$299

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsdale-Old Town

Best Western Plus Sundial

2.5 Star

South Scottsdale

$92-$288

Best Western Plus Sundial

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Sonoran Desert Hiking Tour

Venture into the lush desert and mountains surrounding of the Sonoran Desert on a half-day Scottsdale hiking tour.

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Duration:

2-3 Hours

Party Bike Pub Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale

Peddle the party bike on this two hour Scottsdale pub crawl of the downtown Scottsdale bar and entertainment district.

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Duration:

2 Hours

Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

Experience a world-famous Arizona sunset as tour guides teach you about the Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. At sunset, take in a panoramic view of the historic Great Western Trail.

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Duration:

2 Hours

2-Hour Scottsdale Segway or E-Bike Tour

Discover Old Town on this small group Segway or E-bike tour. Learn about the town's history and get insider tips on the best places to visit at your leisure.

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Duration:

2 Hours

Attractions

Taliesin West

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Old Town

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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

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Butterfly Wonderland

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Roka-Akor

Roka-Akor

Cuisine

Japanese

Price

$$$$

Franco's Italian Cafe

Franco's Italian Cafe

Cuisine

Italian

Price

$$$$

Virtu Honest Craft

Virtu Honest Craft

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Arcadia Farms

Arcadia Farms

Cuisine

American, cafe

Price

$$

The Montauk

The Montauk

Cuisine

American

Price

$$

Rehab Burger Therapy

Rehab Burger Therapy

Cuisine

American

Price

$$

Bars

Scapegoat Beer and Wine

Scapegoat Beer and Wine

Cuisine

Wine and Beer Bar

Price

$$

AZ88

AZ88

Cuisine

American

Price

$$

Coach House

Coach House

Cuisine

Dive Bar

Price

$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info
Purchasing Power Rating

Purchasing Power Rating

$$$ (Moderately Expensive City)

Currency Name

Currency Name

Dollar (USD)

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette

Standard US tipping culture. Tip 20-25% at restaurants for good service, $1 for bellhops, $1-2/day for maid service.

Availability of ATMs

Availability of ATMs

Widely available

Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate

1:1

Cash vs. Credit Rating

Cash vs. Credit Rating

4 on scale of 1 to 4 (Credit Widely Accepted)

Culture Tips
Population Size
Population Size
250,000
Prevalance of Tourism
Prevalance of Tourism
3: Moderately High
Percentage of English Speakers
Percentage of English Speakers
98%
Taxi Availability
Taxi Availability
4: Widely Available
Experience Level Needed
Experience Level Needed
1: Little Experience Needed
Government Safety Rating
Government Safety Rating
1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Vaccinations Needed?
Vaccinations Needed?
No
Train Stations
Train Stations
N/A
Visa Needed?
Visa Needed?
No
Type of Outlets
Type of Outlets
U.S. Plugs -- Two flat parallel pins with or without a grounding pin
Time Zone
Time Zone
Mountain Standard Time (GMT-7)
Airports
Airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
English

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