Downtown Salt Lake City Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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 temples in this romantic area.
Temple Square
This historical central square spans three city blocks, with gardens and some of the most significant buildings of the Mormon Church.
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.
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.
Salt Lake Temple
This neo-Gothic centerpiece of Temple Square is an imposing sight that is closed to the general public, but highly revered by followers of the Mormon Church.
Clark Planetarium
See a piece of the moon and find out your weight on other planets at this cutting-edge planetarium.
Things to do
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 City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Top hotels in Downtown Salt Lake City
Little America Hotel
The room was fine, but when I checked out I turned my key in like always, but the desk person didn't tell me I would need a key to get past the stupid parking gate. Also it took a bit to leave because your printer was broken and the employee had to find another one just to get my receipt. The gstes ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
The staff was great in the room was spotless. It was a great experience. Definitely a five star hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Comfortable clean and quiet room, great views and excellent breakfast!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Metropolitan Inn
great stay
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Comfy room, great staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah or Smith's Ballpark 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.
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.
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.
