The Best Cheap Hotels in Scottsdale

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Scottsdale have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Scottsdale, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Scottsdale. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Scottsdale offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Scottsdale based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Scottsdale. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Scottsdale that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Scottsdale.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsdale - Old Town

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 3131 North Scottsdale Road, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsdale - Old Town has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kitchen, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 miles from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub at this affordable hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Plus Sundial

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Sundial which has nice rooms starting at $105. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7320 E Camelback Road. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 miles from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Family-Friendly


Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $127. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd. You'll also find a bar, parking, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and hiking which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.6 miles from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Valley Ho

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Scottsdale
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $178, Hotel Valley Ho, at 6850 E. Main Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.04 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers parking, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 2.3 miles from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


Talking Stick Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Scottsdale

Talking Stick Resort has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers room service, a casino, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $186 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 9800 Indian Bend Road AZ. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a game room, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.6 miles from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned


Also, you might be interested in the nearby budget hotels in Phoenix.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Scottsdale, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Scottsdale, Best Luxury Hotels in Scottsdale, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Scottsdale, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Scottsdale, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Scottsdale, Best Hotels for One Week in Scottsdale, Best Hotels for One Night in Scottsdale, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Scottsdale.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale Average Budget Hotel Price
$136

Travelers to Scottsdale, Arizona will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $136. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Scottsdale.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $182
  • 3-star hotels: $116
  • 2-star hotels: $86


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