University District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 family-friendly area's lakeside or experience its great live music.
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.
Things to do
Brighton & Solitude Preferred Ski Rental Package - Adult & Junior
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Brighton & Solitude Snowboard Rental Package - Adult & Junior
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours
Top hotels in University District
Marriott University Park
Perfect placement in SLC at University, near Hogle Zoo, Science Museum, great restaurants nearby and beautiful views of Valley and Mountains. And a chihully
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Little America Hotel
Lovely hotel and fantastic food at the restaurants. I enjoyed staying and slept well in a clean and quiet room with a great view of the mountains.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
We stayed for 2 nights while visiting SLC. It was a very clean, well-maintained hotel with kind, helpful staff in a convenient location. If we come back to the area, I’d definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
The shower curtains were dirty and even had blood on them. The bed sheets claim to be hypoallergenic but gave me a bad body rash.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Cleanliness is medium. Friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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 Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
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.
