Capitol Hill Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Capitol Hill
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Utah State Capitol
Join a tour of the elegant home of Utah’s state government and see its beautifully preserved neoclassical architecture, period decorations and artworks.
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Experience the architectural and acoustic wonder of this landmark structure, which has awed visitors and worshippers with its unique design since 1875.
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
This heritage building is a popular breakfast, lunch and dining destination in Temple Square.
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 Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
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
Top hotels in Capitol Hill
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
No breakfast
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway
Room was clean amd comfy. Breakfast was "ok." Could use more kid friendly options and extra staff to maintain the buffet.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Asher Adams, Autograph Collection
Excellent
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Kimball at Temple Square
This is a charming good located in is old well keep have in mind that the place has not many amenities no access to coffee or anything from 7pm to 9 I stay there while working at the convention center long hrs my third day I have no coffee because it was only 2 coffee bags in the room for my entire ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Little America Hotel
Excellent! Highly recommend! A beautiful hotel centrally located in downtown Salt Lake City with lots of amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Clean, great breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Hill
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
