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If you are attending a convention only a 4 block walk!
139 residents recomanen
Centre de convencions de Phoenix
100 N 3rd StIf you are attending a convention only a 4 block walk!
Need to get around and see more of the Phoenix Metro area? Use the Light rail system. Please Note, this is not the closest stop. The stop on Roosevelt (or Portland) and Central is only 5 blocks away.
16 residents recomanen
Valley Metro
101 N 1st AveNeed to get around and see more of the Phoenix Metro area? Use the Light rail system. Please Note, this is not the closest stop. The stop on Roosevelt (or Portland) and Central is only 5 blocks away.
The largest University in America! While the main campus is in Tempe (only a light rail ride away - a must see!), the downtown campus is pretty neat and only 1 block away!
47 residents recomanen
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
411 N Central AveThe largest University in America! While the main campus is in Tempe (only a light rail ride away - a must see!), the downtown campus is pretty neat and only 1 block away!
If you are a Y member this is only a few blocks away and is also connected to the Arizona State University facility which is included and AMAZING!
6 residents recomanen
Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA
350 1st AveIf you are a Y member this is only a few blocks away and is also connected to the Arizona State University facility which is included and AMAZING!
Arts & Culture
Estadi Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StCatch an Arizona Diamondback game. 5 blocks away!
Catch a Phoenix Suns game or major event/concert? Only 5 blocks away!
352 residents recomanen
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StCatch a Phoenix Suns game or major event/concert? Only 5 blocks away!
Great artists are always in town. Check out their website and catch a well known artist.
Dodge Theatre
205 N Iowa StGreat artists are always in town. Check out their website and catch a well known artist.
Comerica Theatre
400 W Washington StAnother great music venue
Great venue for music, food and drink. Rustic, avant garde and only 5 blocks away.
204 residents recomanen
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveGreat venue for music, food and drink. Rustic, avant garde and only 5 blocks away.
Not exactly The Met or the Louvre but make no mistake about it... this is an art museum that can't be missed. Some local flavor that may wow you. It does me and I am an art goer!
686 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveNot exactly The Met or the Louvre but make no mistake about it... this is an art museum that can't be missed. Some local flavor that may wow you. It does me and I am an art goer!
If you can make the time, this totally worth it. So well done... so beautiful and soooo next to everything you want to also experience.
292 residents recomanen
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StIf you can make the time, this totally worth it. So well done... so beautiful and soooo next to everything you want to also experience.
Spectacular! Catch some great theater, dance, etc. Great venue. 4 blocks away
74 residents recomanen
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StSpectacular! Catch some great theater, dance, etc. Great venue. 4 blocks away
Classy comedy spot right next to (part of) Copper Blues. Endless list of famous comedians in line-up. Check it out.
74 residents recomanen
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StClassy comedy spot right next to (part of) Copper Blues. Endless list of famous comedians in line-up. Check it out.
Absolutely modern and gorgeous. Super big. Houses the Phoenix Symphony and other theatre. Try and catch a performance during your stay.
59 residents recomanen
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StAbsolutely modern and gorgeous. Super big. Houses the Phoenix Symphony and other theatre. Try and catch a performance during your stay.
Phoenix's oldest, most beautiful theatre and music hall. Stunning! Top artists. Usually pretty expensive but worth it. 6 blocks.
78 residents recomanen
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StPhoenix's oldest, most beautiful theatre and music hall. Stunning! Top artists. Usually pretty expensive but worth it. 6 blocks.
Connected to the Phoenix Art Museum, this classy has some great shows that you should definitely consider. Spectacular courtyard garden and lounge.
42 residents recomanen
Companyia de teatre de Phoenix
1825 N Central AveConnected to the Phoenix Art Museum, this classy has some great shows that you should definitely consider. Spectacular courtyard garden and lounge.
Museu Heard
2301 N Central Ave1 or 2 stops away on light-rail. Just beautiful.
Valley Youth Theatre
525 N 1st St1 block away and some surprisingly wonderful productions.
Classy, hip and only 2 blocks away. Some great talent from all over the country and world come here. And... it such an intimate space the music will be IN you.
47 residents recomanen
The Nash Jazz Club
110 East Roosevelt StreetClassy, hip and only 2 blocks away. Some great talent from all over the country and world come here. And... it such an intimate space the music will be IN you.
Very hip, speak-easy type place. Great venue to catch some live music. Of course within walking distance from our loft!
7 residents recomanen
The Pressroom
Very hip, speak-easy type place. Great venue to catch some live music. Of course within walking distance from our loft!
Drinks & Nightlife
Former NBA all-star Dan Majerle's hip place to have a drink and watch a game.
29 residents recomanen
Majerle's Sports Grill
13375 W McDowell RdFormer NBA all-star Dan Majerle's hip place to have a drink and watch a game.
Practically across the street and one of the best pubs in America. 31 beers from all over the US and the world change out daily. And the food - everything made from scratch down to the actual ketchup!
114 residents recomanen
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StPractically across the street and one of the best pubs in America. 31 beers from all over the US and the world change out daily. And the food - everything made from scratch down to the actual ketchup!
Bar and restaurant. Open late as well if you want a late night meal. Unusually pretty outdoor bar and seating (dining).
42 residents recomanen
Bliss ReBAR
901 N 4th StBar and restaurant. Open late as well if you want a late night meal. Unusually pretty outdoor bar and seating (dining).
Gotta walk in to actually believe it. Cozy, bar (converted home) with late night entertainment every night! 4 blocks away
71 residents recomanen
The Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StGotta walk in to actually believe it. Cozy, bar (converted home) with late night entertainment every night! 4 blocks away
Restaurant Bar. Classy Irish pub so cozy you will never want to leave. 2 blocks away. Live entertainment most nights.
21 residents recomanen
Chambers
705 N 1st StRestaurant Bar. Classy Irish pub so cozy you will never want to leave. 2 blocks away. Live entertainment most nights.
Modern lounge, nightclub and restaurant. Eclectic and just plain fun. 6 blocks
122 residents recomanen
Hanny's
40 N 1st StModern lounge, nightclub and restaurant. Eclectic and just plain fun. 6 blocks
If you are into watching a game... this is a great place. Food is normal pub fare and decent. Great atmosphere and view of US Airways Arena!
11 residents recomanen
Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Phoenix, AZ
2 E Jefferson StIf you are into watching a game... this is a great place. Food is normal pub fare and decent. Great atmosphere and view of US Airways Arena!
Restaurant and bar that is One of a Kind! In the warehouse district downtown (long walk, better to use Lyft). Live boxing ring in the middle. Got to experience it to believe it. theducephx dot com
58 residents recomanen
The Duce
525 S Central AveRestaurant and bar that is One of a Kind! In the warehouse district downtown (long walk, better to use Lyft). Live boxing ring in the middle. Got to experience it to believe it. theducephx dot com
Restaurant bar. One of my favorite place to be downtown. Beachy outdoor baci ball court and bar. Indoors so classy and rustic. Food is great! thevig dot us 6 blocks
129 residents recomanen
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveRestaurant bar. One of my favorite place to be downtown. Beachy outdoor baci ball court and bar. Indoors so classy and rustic. Food is great! thevig dot us 6 blocks
Restaurant, pool and bar located atop Hotel Palomar. Amazing view! Beyond hip and fun. Just go!
31 residents recomanen
Lustre Bar
2 E Jefferson StRestaurant, pool and bar located atop Hotel Palomar. Amazing view! Beyond hip and fun. Just go!
Inside The Hotel Palomar. You will love it. Creative food... beautiful atmosphere.
38 residents recomanen
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
2 E Jefferson StInside The Hotel Palomar. You will love it. Creative food... beautiful atmosphere.
Beyond incredible beer selection!!!! Bands every night on top of the Bar! So much fun. 6 blocks
56 residents recomanen
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StBeyond incredible beer selection!!!! Bands every night on top of the Bar! So much fun. 6 blocks
Restaurant and bar however, just go for a drink (food not great). In same part of town as Nobuo (below). Old, historic home converted into a restaurant and bar. Really cool! 5 or 6 blocks.
19 residents recomanen
The Rose and Crown Pub
333 E Jefferson StRestaurant and bar however, just go for a drink (food not great). In same part of town as Nobuo (below). Old, historic home converted into a restaurant and bar. Really cool! 5 or 6 blocks.
Old English (well, in this case Irish) pub. Really REALLY authentic. Gotta stop by for a drink and perhaps to experience some of the nightly entertainment. Food is Irish/English pub style. 5 blocks
23 residents recomanen
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W Monroe StOld English (well, in this case Irish) pub. Really REALLY authentic. Gotta stop by for a drink and perhaps to experience some of the nightly entertainment. Food is Irish/English pub style. 5 blocks
Lovely wine and cheese place right next to the famous Pizzeria Bianco (listed here). Beautiful historic home converted into a rustic, cozy, bar and lounge. Expect to fall in love with this place!
6 residents recomanen
Bar Bianco
609 E Adams StLovely wine and cheese place right next to the famous Pizzeria Bianco (listed here). Beautiful historic home converted into a rustic, cozy, bar and lounge. Expect to fall in love with this place!
Bar Smith
130 E Washington StMore youthful crowd. Fun music and entertainment venue. Lots O Fun.
Fun little place if you like old time video game machines. Literally across the street.
137 residents recomanen
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StFun little place if you like old time video game machines. Literally across the street.
Food Scene
Authentic Italian pizza (as if you were in Italy). Mateo the owner is from Napoli and even shipped in a brick and clay oven from his home town. Charming, hip and OH... the pizza! 2 blocks away!
42 residents recomanen
POMO Pizzeria - Downtown Phoenix
705 N 1st StAuthentic Italian pizza (as if you were in Italy). Mateo the owner is from Napoli and even shipped in a brick and clay oven from his home town. Charming, hip and OH... the pizza! 2 blocks away!
Renovated old building turned into a rustic icon. Food is exceptional as is the atmosphere. Affordable and fun. Eclectic and hip. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. You will absolutely love it. 2 blocks
115 residents recomanen
Phoenix Public Market
Renovated old building turned into a rustic icon. Food is exceptional as is the atmosphere. Affordable and fun. Eclectic and hip. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. You will absolutely love it. 2 blocks
Some great original restaurants here. Outdoor mall with some chains too like Starbucks, Hooters, My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, AMC Theatre, etc. 2 blocks away!
28 residents recomanen
Arizona Center
455 N 3rd StSome great original restaurants here. Outdoor mall with some chains too like Starbucks, Hooters, My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, AMC Theatre, etc. 2 blocks away!
Need a late night meal... Carly's is open till 11pm weekdays and till 2am Friday and Saturday. 2 blocks away.
52 residents recomanen
Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetNeed a late night meal... Carly's is open till 11pm weekdays and till 2am Friday and Saturday. 2 blocks away.
Great sushi and modern, hip atmosphere in the very building you will be staying in - street level. Open late weekdays and till 2am Fri & Sat.
46 residents recomanen
MOIRA Sushi Bar & Kitchen
215 E McKinley StGreat sushi and modern, hip atmosphere in the very building you will be staying in - street level. Open late weekdays and till 2am Fri & Sat.
Food truck Friday... you will be blown away by the amazing quality of food coming out of these food trucks. Saturday mornings is the outdoor farmers market... an uniquely Phoenician experience.
115 residents recomanen
Phoenix Public Market
Food truck Friday... you will be blown away by the amazing quality of food coming out of these food trucks. Saturday mornings is the outdoor farmers market... an uniquely Phoenician experience.
You've got to see this to believe it! A downtown Phoenix icon. 1950's diner that has remain unchanged in an entirely residential area. And the food... southern comfort style. WOW! 6 blocks
117 residents recomanen
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StYou've got to see this to believe it! A downtown Phoenix icon. 1950's diner that has remain unchanged in an entirely residential area. And the food... southern comfort style. WOW! 6 blocks
This is a Hot Dog place you gotta see to believe. The most creative (meat and vegetarian) hot dog creations on the planet. Great hangout joint right along Roosevelt Row. 3 Blocks away.
60 residents recomanen
Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveThis is a Hot Dog place you gotta see to believe. The most creative (meat and vegetarian) hot dog creations on the planet. Great hangout joint right along Roosevelt Row. 3 Blocks away.
1130 The Restaurant
455 N 3rd StIn Arizona Center 2 blocks away with classy food and atmosphere.
Perhaps Phoenix's most famous restaurant and chef. Chris Bianco also owns a few restaurants w/ Jamie Oliver (Food Network) in London. You will be wowed by the authentic pizza & the rustic atmosphere
237 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StPerhaps Phoenix's most famous restaurant and chef. Chris Bianco also owns a few restaurants w/ Jamie Oliver (Food Network) in London. You will be wowed by the authentic pizza & the rustic atmosphere
School's Out For Summer. Yes... THAT Alice Cooper! A Phoenix native, Alice has a great place to sit back, have fun and enjoy.
11 residents recomanen
Alice Cooperstown
101 East Jackson StreetSchool's Out For Summer. Yes... THAT Alice Cooper! A Phoenix native, Alice has a great place to sit back, have fun and enjoy.
Restaurant Bar that is simply remarkable. Amazing outdoor atmosphere. Great live entertainment. Excellent food. Classy, artsy, wow! cibophoenix dot com
191 residents recomanen
CIBO
603 N 5th AveRestaurant Bar that is simply remarkable. Amazing outdoor atmosphere. Great live entertainment. Excellent food. Classy, artsy, wow! cibophoenix dot com
Want a steak? Here is the place in the heart of downtown. 5 block
16 residents recomanen
Ziegler's New York Pizza Dept.
556 West McDowell RoadWant a steak? Here is the place in the heart of downtown. 5 block
Outdoor seating that feels like you are more in Europe than anywhere in the US... never mind Phoenix! Don't believe me? Go and you will agree. Mediterranean fare. 5 blocks
57 residents recomanen
Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd AveOutdoor seating that feels like you are more in Europe than anywhere in the US... never mind Phoenix! Don't believe me? Go and you will agree. Mediterranean fare. 5 blocks
Restaurant and Bar. One of the places to be in downtown Phoenix. Great happy hour. Trust me.
66 residents recomanen
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StRestaurant and Bar. One of the places to be in downtown Phoenix. Great happy hour. Trust me.
Great Happy Hour and very creative sushi. 6 blocks
21 residents recomanen
Squid Ink Sushi Bar - CityScape
2 E Jefferson StGreat Happy Hour and very creative sushi. 6 blocks
If you a lover of the Hard Rock... come to the one in downtown Phoenix!
8 residents recomanen
Hard Rock Cafe
3 S 2nd StIf you a lover of the Hard Rock... come to the one in downtown Phoenix!
Also another one of my favorites. Great, hip part of town. Right next to Pita Jungle... see my review below.
103 residents recomanen
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveAlso another one of my favorites. Great, hip part of town. Right next to Pita Jungle... see my review below.
Want a more funky, artsy coffee joint with some great people watching? If so, this is the place. Open early and late. Free Wifi and you've got to try the crepes! 4 blocks away.
83 residents recomanen
Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StWant a more funky, artsy coffee joint with some great people watching? If so, this is the place. Open early and late. Free Wifi and you've got to try the crepes! 4 blocks away.
Totally hip and perhaps the coziest sports bar restaurant in Phoenix. A bit of a walk, but worth it.
Coach & Willie's
1 E Boston StTotally hip and perhaps the coziest sports bar restaurant in Phoenix. A bit of a walk, but worth it.
Take a 360 degree view of the entire Valley of the Sun in the ONLY rooftop restaurant and lounge in downtown Phoenix.
35 residents recomanen
Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetTake a 360 degree view of the entire Valley of the Sun in the ONLY rooftop restaurant and lounge in downtown Phoenix.
Gotta see it to believe it. A Friday's inside Chase field. You don't need a ticket to the ballgame to see an amazing view of the field. Check out their website for me and see for yourself.
6 residents recomanen
TGI Fridays
401 E Jefferson StGotta see it to believe it. A Friday's inside Chase field. You don't need a ticket to the ballgame to see an amazing view of the field. Check out their website for me and see for yourself.
If steak is what you really want, this is hands down Phoenix's very best! Hasn't changed since the 50's. Not walking distance however, not that far by light rail. Only a few stops north of downtown
137 residents recomanen
Durant's
2611 N Central AveIf steak is what you really want, this is hands down Phoenix's very best! Hasn't changed since the 50's. Not walking distance however, not that far by light rail. Only a few stops north of downtown
Hungry for breakfast? Unquestionably Phoenix's most popular choice. Iconic. Gets crowded early so expect to wait. But... did I mention how good the food it? Yum! Less than 3 blocks away.
227 residents recomanen
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StHungry for breakfast? Unquestionably Phoenix's most popular choice. Iconic. Gets crowded early so expect to wait. But... did I mention how good the food it? Yum! Less than 3 blocks away.
Is soul food your thing? Chicken & Waffles? Chicken fried steaks? This place is famous for serving the sports pros coming into town so don't be surprised if you see a superstar athlete. 7 blocks.
20 residents recomanen
Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe
808 E Jefferson StIs soul food your thing? Chicken & Waffles? Chicken fried steaks? This place is famous for serving the sports pros coming into town so don't be surprised if you see a superstar athlete. 7 blocks.
Be prepared to have a memorable dining experience in this rustic and beautiful Japanese (NO, not sushi) restaurant. Historic section of town - across cobblestone st from Pizzeria Bianco (also listed)
25 residents recomanen
Nobuo at Teeter House
622 E Adams StBe prepared to have a memorable dining experience in this rustic and beautiful Japanese (NO, not sushi) restaurant. Historic section of town - across cobblestone st from Pizzeria Bianco (also listed)
In the mood for Thai? Here's your spot. 5 blocks.
13 residents recomanen
Thai Basil Signature Downtown Phoenix
114 W Adams StIn the mood for Thai? Here's your spot. 5 blocks.
A quick light-rail stop but you will be so glad you went. Hands down, one of the coolest, hippest coffee joints in any city PERIOD! Live DJ Friday mornings. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and full bar!
259 residents recomanen
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveA quick light-rail stop but you will be so glad you went. Hands down, one of the coolest, hippest coffee joints in any city PERIOD! Live DJ Friday mornings. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and full bar!
Upscale Jamaican (Island style) food and bar. Totally cool and cozy sidewalk seating. And talk about a cozy lounge outside in the back! Little pricey however, the food is quite good. 1.5 blocks
66 residents recomanen
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StUpscale Jamaican (Island style) food and bar. Totally cool and cozy sidewalk seating. And talk about a cozy lounge outside in the back! Little pricey however, the food is quite good. 1.5 blocks
I know this looks like I am listing a hotel, but inside Phoenix's oldest hotel is Bonjour Vietnam which is a fabulous Vietnamese/French restaurant. Try the French onion soup and pork belly dish.
Hotel San Carlos
202 North Central AvenueI know this looks like I am listing a hotel, but inside Phoenix's oldest hotel is Bonjour Vietnam which is a fabulous Vietnamese/French restaurant. Try the French onion soup and pork belly dish.
A small but upscale, hip restaurant bar that serves delicious rustic pizzas. In a beautiful section of town. Not far from Light Rail and of course walkable from our loft!
78 residents recomanen
Forno 301
1616 N Central AveA small but upscale, hip restaurant bar that serves delicious rustic pizzas. In a beautiful section of town. Not far from Light Rail and of course walkable from our loft!
You just have to go! Period! Impossible to describe. Multiple restaurants, coffee bar, lounge, community market all in one. Just a few blocks away! Open 7 days a week and opens at 6:30am.
44 residents recomanen
Desoto Central Market
You just have to go! Period! Impossible to describe. Multiple restaurants, coffee bar, lounge, community market all in one. Just a few blocks away! Open 7 days a week and opens at 6:30am.
Literally right across the street from us! An old, rustic converted home to a warm and cozy coffee and tea lounge. Opens at 7am and the place to go for your morning coffee!
40 residents recomanen
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StLiterally right across the street from us! An old, rustic converted home to a warm and cozy coffee and tea lounge. Opens at 7am and the place to go for your morning coffee!
Wonderful restaurant and brewery only 3 blocks away! Try the smoked wings. Wow!
36 residents recomanen
Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th StWonderful restaurant and brewery only 3 blocks away! Try the smoked wings. Wow!
Diagonally across the street from our building. Incredibly hip. A must go for a late night cocktail or appetizer. Eastern European fare. Try the perogies! Yum.
8 residents recomanen
MILK BAR PHOENIX
801 N 3rd StDiagonally across the street from our building. Incredibly hip. A must go for a late night cocktail or appetizer. Eastern European fare. Try the perogies! Yum.
Sightseeing
Absolutely gorgeous! I am a member and can leave you my free pass. You will thank me for going! 6 blocks
183 residents recomanen
Jardí de l'amistat japonesa de Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveAbsolutely gorgeous! I am a member and can leave you my free pass. You will thank me for going! 6 blocks
Large beautiful park that is adjacent the Phoenix Public Library. A beautiful stroll. Really!
50 residents recomanen
Parc Margaret T. Hance
67 W Culver StLarge beautiful park that is adjacent the Phoenix Public Library. A beautiful stroll. Really!
Shopping
Need a prescription filled or some over the counter medication? How about some missing toiletries or even a snack and some groceries? Open late. 6 blocks.
18 residents recomanen
CVS
1525 N Central AveNeed a prescription filled or some over the counter medication? How about some missing toiletries or even a snack and some groceries? Open late. 6 blocks.
Essentials
Need to fill the fridge some more? A bit of a walk but the only nearby Supermarket.
413 residents recomanen
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdNeed to fill the fridge some more? A bit of a walk but the only nearby Supermarket.