Scottsdale — Neighborhood Guide
Scottsdale's walkable arts and dining core — a compact grid of adobe storefronts, galleries, and restaurants stretching from the Civic Center Mall to the Fifth Avenue boutiques. Old Town has the densest concentration of nightlife and restaurant options, making it ideal for visitors who don't want total resort isolation.
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Scottsdale's walkable arts and dining core — a compact grid of adobe storefronts, galleries, and restaurants stretching from the Civic Center Mall to the Fifth Avenue boutiques. Old Town has the densest concentration of nightlife and restaurant options, making it ideal for visitors who don't want total resort isolation.
4 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$, $$, $ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Staying in Old Town puts you at the heart of what makes Scottsdale special. The neighborhood offers a unique blend of local character and visitor-friendly amenities. Our hotel picks range from intimate boutiques to polished luxury properties, each chosen for its ability to connect you with the authentic Old Town experience.
Insider Tips
The best dining in Old Town is usually one street back from the main tourist thoroughfare.
Ask your hotel concierge for their personal favourite spots in Old Town — they often know hidden gems.
Walking is the best way to experience Old Town — most attractions are within a 15-minute stroll.
Our Picks
4 hotels · Updated February 2026
Old Town
A design-forward Hyatt property in the Camelback Corridor that blends Southwestern art curation with the brand's signature social-lobby energy — a record library, curated cocktail bar (Weft & Warp), and a pool scene that draws non-guests by name. The 185 bungalow-style accommodations arranged around fire pits and native desert plantings create a genuinely residential resort feel.
Old Town
A restored 1956 modernist icon that once hosted Bing Crosby and Janet Leigh, the Valley Ho has been impeccably renovated into Old Town's most stylish mid-century retreat. The ZuZu restaurant celebrates locally sourced Arizona cuisine, the retro pool scene is genuinely lively, and the architecture — with terrazzo floors and Douglas fir details — is worth the stay alone.
Old Town
Old Town's best full-service boutique resort at mid-range prices — 204 rooms surrounding a cascading pool complex with water slides and swim-up bars, plus a full spa and complimentary bicycle rentals. It's a short walk to Old Town's galleries and restaurants, making it ideal for visitors who want resort amenities without resort distances from urban life.
Old Town
The most vividly colorful hotel in Old Town — a PopArt-inspired property where the pool deck is styled like a desert fiesta and the adult pool scene on weekends rivals Vegas pool clubs at a fraction of the price. Rooms are modest in size but the energy, location, and price-to-fun ratio are unbeatable.
Common Questions
Old Town is Scottsdale's most walkable neighborhood and the best choice for visitors who want urban energy alongside resort amenities. It's 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and surrounded by galleries, restaurants, and bars.
Old Town is known for the Scottsdale Arts District (100+ galleries), the Thursday evening ArtWalk, Fifth Avenue boutique shopping, Old Town's bar and nightlife strip, and direct access to the Scottsdale Waterfront.
The most convenient option is a rideshare (Uber/Lyft), typically 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. Public transport is also available and often more economical.
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Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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