🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
Best Inn & Suites
📍 3547, East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, 85008
Your stay — Best Inn & Suites
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Mark's Catholic Church (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Willow Park — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
S'edav Va'aki Museum — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Athena Bitcoin ATM — 989 m · ~12 min walk
Circle K — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
38th St/Washington — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
ATMs at banks or credit unions give the best rates; avoid airport currency exchange kiosks and tourist bureau counters which often charge high fees and poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted everywhere — including contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) — but keep small cash for taco trucks, farmers markets, and some independent shops.
Restaurants: 15–20% of pre-tax bill. Taxis/rideshare: 10–15%. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night. Bartenders: $1–2 per drink.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a fast-food chain or gas station: around $2–$3. Specialty coffee shops charge $4–$6.
A combo meal from a fast-casual chain or a burrito from a taqueria: $8–$12.
Main course at a mid-range casual restaurant (e.g., an enchilada plate or burger with sides): $12–$18.
Food trucks and taco carts near shopping plazas and along McDowell Road: tacos, tortas, and elotes for $3–$6 each.
Fry's, Food City, and Walmart Neighborhood Market are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
Target and Walmart for basics; thrift stores and consignment shops along McDowell and Thomas Road for cheap secondhand finds.
Valley Metro bus single ride $2 (day pass $4). From Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, bus route 13 costs $2 and runs along 44th Street directly into 85008; alternatively, rideshare costs $10–$15.
Fill reusable water bottles at public taps; Phoenix tap water is safe. Eat lunch instead of dinner at sit-down restaurants for smaller bills. Use the Valley Metro trip planner app to avoid expensive rideshares on short hops.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phoenix, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Best Inn & Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Athena Bitcoin ATM — 989 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
PHX Airport Terminal 4 (bus stop at 44th St & Sky Harbor Blvd) → Budget Suites of America (use stop nearest your location, e.g., 27th Ave & Camelback)
💡 Buy a Valley Metro card from the airport's convenience store (opens 6am). The ride is slow but dirt cheap. Avoid during Phoenix summer afternoons unless you enjoy a sweat bath.
44th St & Washington St (free shuttle from PHX Airport Terminal 4 to this station) → Budget Suites of America (nearest stop: Central Ave & Camelback Rd or 19th Ave & Camelback, depending on location)
💡 The free shuttle 'PHX Sky Train' connects the airport to the light rail station. This is the fastest public transit option. Get off at 'Central & Camelback' for the Budget Suites on 19th Ave, then it's a 10-minute walk or short bus ride.
PHX Airport (via Sky Train to 44th St Station) → Budget Suites of America (any location, using bus transfer after light rail)
💡 Use the app 'Valley Metro Trip Planner' for real-time connections. The light rail + bus combo is the cheapest way to reach the Budget Suites near I-17 but add 20 minutes for waiting. Never rely on it for late-night arrivals.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) → Budget Suites of America (multiple locations, assume central Phoenix near I-17)
💡 Flag down a taxi at the airport's designated taxi stands outside baggage claim. Confirm the fare upfront; flat rates apply to most hotels within city limits. Surcharges after 10pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Best Inn & Suites?
Check-in at Best Inn & Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Best Inn & Suites?
A combo meal from a fast-casual chain or a burrito from a taqueria: $8–$12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Best Inn & Suites?
Valley Metro bus single ride $2 (day pass $4). From Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, bus route 13 costs $2 and runs along 44th Street directly into 85008; alternatively, rideshare costs $10–$15.
Top Attractions in Phoenix
💡 Free guided tours at 10am and 2pm weekdays—ask about the secret tunnel to the adjacent building. Allow 1 hour. Close to the Capitol, the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza has a free outdoor memorial with a real Apollo lunar module replica.
💡 Go at sunrise to beat heat and crowds. Bring more water than you think you need—at least a litre per person, more in summer. No shade on the trail.
💡 Drive to Dobbins Lookout for sunset—free and spectacular. For a short hike, try Mormon Trail from the main lot: 2 miles each way, moderate effort, fewer people than Camelback.
💡 Free admission on First Friday (6pm–10pm) and every Sunday for Arizona residents. Otherwise, £14. Allow 2–3 hours. The café serves good fry bread.
💡 First Tuesday of each month is free from 8am to 10am (limited tickets, arrive early). Otherwise, admission is £18. Go late afternoon when the light turns the cacti gold.