East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 temples in this romantic area.
Temple Square
Visit this historical central square containing some of the most important buildings in the Mormon faith.
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.
Top hotels in East Bench
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
Yes, but had to call the desk to have the TV work. The maids had it on Spanish
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Clean room, helpful staff, clean property, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
All in all a great experience.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Great location, new hotel, easy check-in, will stay again
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Nice and quiet. Very nice stay.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City East
the room was nice and clean the staff was very helpful. the only drawback was that my room was right next to the elevator- so it was a little noisy. When I book through Expedia they always seem to put me is a less favorable location
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bench
Cottonwood Heights
Mountain views, skiing and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cottonwood Heights. Check out Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring the area.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Fashion Place Mall or Big Cottonwood Canyon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.
Holladay
Skiing, mountain views and shopping are some highlights of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery while you're exploring.
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 Thousand Oaks Trailhead.
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.
South Salt Lake
You might enjoy the lake views while in South Salt Lake. Paintball Addicts is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Central Pointe Station or South Salt Lake City Station to see more of the city.
