Downtown Salt Lake City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
Salt Palace Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Salt Palace Convention Center during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Temple Square
The spiritual centre of Salt Lake City is dominated by the neo-Gothic headquarters of the Mormon Church.
Conference Center
Tour the massive auditorium of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which seats over 21,000 people and is anchored by a 7,667-pipe organ.
City Creek Center
Browse over 100 stores, admire hourly fountain shows and sample the many dining options at Salt Lake City’s unique open-air mall.
Salt Lake Temple
Unless you’re a member of the Mormon Church, you won’t be able to see inside this historic building, but you can’t miss its imposing exterior.
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Experience the architectural and acoustic wonder of this landmark structure, which has awed visitors and worshippers with its unique design since 1875.
Activities
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
10+ Utah National Parks: Self-Guided Scenic Driving Tour Bundle
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Salt Lake City Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
Always great Stay there 3-4 times monthly
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Great staff and decent free breakfast, walkable to downtown and safe area compared to hotels west of downtown. Parking close to room and well lit. Workout room was tiny but l did get my workout done. Room was standard but clean and updated. Lacked plugs near the beds for having 5 people staying
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Grand America Hotel
great trip
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Excellent staff at the desks, restaurants, housekeeping, etc.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
The only thing I had problems with was the entrance and exit from the parking garage. Needed assistance both times. Plus, I had to go have my room access card re-activated on my last night there. Was an inconvenience at the time, but doable. With their access system into rooms, one would think that ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City
Bed was above average as hotel beds go. They popped a $20 a night parking fee on me at the desk, which was pretty lame. The desk people were pretty average, even slightly annoying and unhelpful. The "Fitness Center" was about 90 percent cardio with very little else. They could have easily taken out ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salt Lake City
Rio Grande
While you're in Rio Grande, take in top sights like Clark Planetarium or Delta Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Eccles Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.
Capitol Hill
If you're spending time in Capitol Hill, check out sights like Utah State Capitol or Conference Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warm Springs Station or Temple Square Station.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Cathedral of the Madeleine and Utah State Capitol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bennion-Douglas
While you're in Bennion-Douglas, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
