University District Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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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 lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Natural History Museum of Utah
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Utah during your travels in Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
This is the Place Heritage Park
This is the Place Heritage Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Crocker Science Center
From the moment you see the striking copper exterior until you say goodbye to the last fascinating fossil, enjoy this museum and its varied interactive exhibits.
Utah Museum of Fine Art
The state’s prime destination to view regional culture as well as artwork from around the world.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Things to do
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours
Fun Sushi Making Class in Salt Lake City (3-Course Meal)
Salt Lake City Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Top hotels in University District
Marriott University Park
Great location, friendly staff, very clean and beautiful building.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Little America Hotel
Great service and really fun pool
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Clean room, comfortable bed, clean pool/hot tub/sauna area, clean gym room. Only complaint is the gym is pretty sparse and equipment isnt very nice. Definitely not a deal breaker though if you're not looking to really work out. If you don't care about that then 10/10. Its affordable in a convienent ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
The facilities at the hotel are amazing!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Staff was extremely friendly, room was very clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Park City by IHG
Clean room nice staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University District
East Central
While you're in East Central, 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.
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.
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 Smith's Ballpark and Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah.
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.
