South Salt Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Salt Lake
Popular places to visit
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.
Hogle Zoo
At this zoo outside Salt Lake City meet creatures from all over the world, from exotic African lions to Utah native gray wolves.
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 South Salt Lake Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
Clean rooms, helpful front desk, and delicious breakfast from a very kind and helpful lady.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Little America Hotel
Wonderful stay- As always
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Grand America Hotel
The Grand American is wonderfully appointed, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The Laural restaurant also has a happy, helpful staff and amazing menu!!!!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
The breakfast was delicious and the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
The hotel was good, shuttle to airport great. I had two issues- the heat/ac unit was not working properly so the temp was chilly all night, blowing cold air all night and I could not turn it off either. Arriving late it was too late to bother with a room change late at night. Secondly, the temp control ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Rooms are EXTREMELY dark!! Impossible to do any work due to barely any lightening!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 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.
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.
