| this straightforward extended-stay budget hotel stands close to several bus stops and train stations. some add access to shared balconies. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. it's a 10-minute walk from the indian school/central ave light rail station and a mile from steele indian school park. relaxed apartments come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, sitting areas, microwaves and fully furnished kitchens. there's an outdoor pool, plus on-site laundry facilities
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 16 min
Papago Park (18 min)
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Arizona Capitol Museum (13 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Biltmore Fashion Park (12 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Piestewa Peak (16 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Heard Museum (9 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Arizona Science Center (12 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Camelback Mountain (22 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Desert Botanical Garden (19 min)
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (10 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Phoenix Zoo (18 min)
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (7 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Castles N' Coasters (13 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. Encanto Park (6 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Phoenix Art Museum (9 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (8 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. | 
