Westside 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.
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.
Temple Square
This historical central square spans three city blocks, with gardens and some of the most significant buildings of the Mormon Church.
America First Field
Catch an event at America First Field during your trip to Sandy. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Cottonwood Canyon during your travels in East Bench. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Antelope Island Sunset Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Spark by Hilton Salt Lake City Central
"Gym is poor, only three machines. Only 1 out of 3 ice makers work. You have to go to different floors for ice. Homeless people in parking lot. Not the bst part of town. Bathroom doors are Only sliders that don’t secure. Rooms are Decently clean"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Little America Hotel
"Fantastic stay!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"Liked big room with jetted tub, 2 long blocks to walk to downtown, convention center and about 15 to 20 minutes to walk to temple square. Pool and hot tub clean and not too crowded. Breakfast had scrambled eggs and sausage every morning and pancakes a couple of mornings and it was ok. Bed was a little ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"Great place"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
"Location is great! Just a couple of blocks from Temple Square. Tons of restaurants nearby, but most are pricey. Room wasn't the biggest but it was nice. The hotel could use a little TLC. The floor we were on had peeling wallpaper and baseboards. The biggest knock about this place is the parking. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
"Nice big rooms thatwere clean and comfortable with a good breakfast."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Westside
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.
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.
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Salt Lake City and County Building, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Fashion Place Mall or Telephone Creek, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Telephone Creek and Dimple Dell Nature Park.
