East Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Gilgal Sculpture Garden. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
University of Utah
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Utah, a well-known university in Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
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.
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.
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.
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 East Central Hotel Deals
Anniversary Inn - 5th South
This place is fun to go to once in a while as a quick vacay. The rooms are designed in fun themes and and nice ambiance. The downfall is this place needs a good go through. Lots of band aid fixes that should bw taken care of around the building. My room had 5 or 6 2x4s horizontally set up under the ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Little America Hotel
I didn't stay there for landscape. We check in 9th floor tower room. Go in and the room isn't clean so I go back down to the lobby and she switches room. The coffee maker didn't work so we took it out, we had to reset and plug the coffee maker in. Went downstairs to checkout and was asked if we self ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Walkable distance to the Eccles. Safe neighborhood. Clean, comfortable, and nice motel, especially for the price, would stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Very nice rooms. Staff was very helpful. Close to airport.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
Everything is newly remodeled and updated, so that was nice. The entryway and hallway walls were dingy. The breakfast was free so how can I complain? We were on a 30 hour driving turnaround and needed a quick place to sleep and it did the job. I'd say 6/10.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
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.
University District
If you're spending time in University District, check out sights like Jon M. Huntsman Center or Natural History Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at University South Campus Station or Fort Douglas Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
