South Salt Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Salt Lake
Popular places to visit
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 temples in this romantic 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.
Salt Lake Temple
This imposing neo-Gothic monument to the Mormon faith sits proudly in the heart of Temple Square.
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 South Salt Lake Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
No kitchen
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Little America Hotel
I love this hotel but some of the garden rooms really need updating.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
The breakfast could have some more variations
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Staff was so nice. The hotel was gorgeous an classy. Everything was so clean. Fresh baked cookies which my kids loved and on the last day they each got a toy plush which they loved. The cleaning services daily was also amazing. They did such a good job which made our stay so comfortable. The lobby ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Room was spacious and clean, pool area was big and accommodating. Does need attention with updating as a lot of the metal fixtures were all rusted.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Great location and very clean room! Front desk staff very efficient and pleasant. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Salt Lake
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.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Nightmare on 13th or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
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.
Millcreek
You'll enjoy the lake views and shopping in Millcreek. You might want to make time for a stop at Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Telephone Creek.
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.
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.
