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.
Salt Lake Temple
This imposing neo-Gothic monument to the Mormon faith sits proudly in the heart of Temple Square.
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.
Clark Planetarium
Explore the earth and the stars and marvel at artefacts from the Space Race – including a piece of moon rock.
Activities
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours
Our pick of the best Downtown Salt Lake City Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
No air conditioning in 5601. Hard to sleep in very warm room.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Grand America Hotel
You literally can’t beat this hotel. It’s an amazing and unique experience. The price tag is high, but for good reason. When you’re looking for someplace special- this is the place. 5 stars for everything.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Quiet. Staff was very friendly and always helpful. Ready to accommodate any request. Breakfast was always ready, hot and delicious. We look forward to our next stay
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Excellent stay, very quick check-in, the valet parking staff were super friendly and attentive, and the room was incredible—very clean with a spectacular mountain view. I loved this place and would definitely choose it again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Great location to the Delta Center and free Starbucks coffee in the lobby
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City
Nice
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 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.
