University District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Utah
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Utah, a well-known university in Salt Lake City. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Natural History Museum of Utah
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Utah during your travels in Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
This is the Place Heritage Park
This is the Place Heritage Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Crocker Science Center
From the moment you see the striking copper exterior until you say goodbye to the last fascinating fossil, enjoy this museum and its varied interactive exhibits.
Utah Museum of Fine Art
This cherished cultural flagship is one of the state’s most popular visitor attractions, as well as a valuable educational facility.
Activities
10+ Utah National Parks: Self-Guided Scenic Driving Tour Bundle
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Our pick of the best University District Hotel Deals
Marriott University Park
Room was clean staff was helpful. Parking was easy. Breakfast was average. Main restaurant was under construction.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
University Guest House
This place is amazing. It is very clean and accommodating! Breakfast is pretty good. Staff were wonderful and helpful. We were fortunate to find rooms after a VRBO fell through but this was a great substitute and my husband liked it even better! Highly recommend (and you don’t know me, but I never ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Little America Hotel
What a magnificent stay. Everything was perfect. We ate at the restaurant a couple of times and had room service. No issues at all
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
All good other than WiFi WiFi is sucks
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
A/ok
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Airport shuttle was perfect just as advertised
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University District
East Central
While you're in East Central, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
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.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Utah Governor's Mansion and Cathedral of the Madeleine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sugar House
Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Cinemark Sugarhouse and Forest Dale Golf Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.
Liberty Wells
While Liberty Wells may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
Downtown Salt Lake City
Known for its fantastic nightlife, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Salt Lake City. Top attractions like Capitol Theater and Clark Planetarium are major draws. Catch the metro at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station to see more of the city.
