South Salt Lake Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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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 shops in this family-friendly 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Top hotels in South Salt Lake
Little America Hotel
We love little America , great location, love the rooms, and the cafe. Pools are wonderful!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Breakfast was ok, but could be better.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Beautiful classic upscale hotel. Lots of marble and crystal chandeliers. Every staff member was very polite and helpful. Entire hotel was well maintained.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Great service from staff and beautiful rooms. Loved the corner view!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
The breakfast was great
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Helen at the front desk was amazing—friendly, helpful, and made our stay so easy from the moment we arrived!
Reviewed on 23 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.
