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 at University of Utah as part of your travels around 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
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Our pick of the best East Central Hotel Deals
Little America Hotel
They are amazing and the food was great!
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
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
The beds were very comfortable, the room was very large and perfect for two kids running around, the breakfast was plentiful and stocked well and the pool and hot tub were very nice. It was away from all the hustle and traffic of downtown but close enough we could be wherever we wanted in a short ...
Reviewed on 8 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
Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Midvale
Nice hotel, but beds were not to my personal preference and too hard.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
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.
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.
