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
Visit this historical central square containing some of the most important buildings in the Mormon faith.
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
This imposing neo-Gothic monument to the Mormon faith sits proudly in the heart of Temple Square.
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
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking 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
It was a wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Wonderful experience! The staff was friendly, the rooms were extremely clean, and the food was incredible. Also huge shoutout to Deacon who works at the Concierge desk. He was so lovely.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Metropolitan Inn
Didn’t stay. Broken window with no dead bolt and room was filthy!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Mitchell and Melanie were top notch "amenities". Our stay wouldn't have been as good if the 2 individuals weren't here! Mitchell was so welcoming and easy to talk to! Melanie made the Executive Lounge amazing! Tending to our every need and loving on us!!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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 Smith's Ballpark or Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah 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.
Fairpark
When in Fairpark and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Utah State Fairpark or Gateway Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jackson/Euclid Station or Fairpark 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.
