East Central Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Gilgal Sculpture Garden. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
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
Visit this historical central square containing some of the most important buildings in the Mormon faith.
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.
Top hotels in East Central
Little America Hotel
"Will be back"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"I will recommend, to everyone, to stay here. Customer service was great, comfortable beds, great breakfast."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"This is a classic hotel. The rooms are huge. They are well appointed and the common spaces are grand."
Reviewed on 24 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
"This is my favorite place to stay when I am in Salt Lake City overnight. The rooms are spacious and clean, the staff is friendly and efficient and the breakfast is a cut above the usual “free hotel breakfast” fare."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
"Clean room and extremely kind staff"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Central
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.
East Bench
While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Telephone Creek and Dimple Dell Nature Park.
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.
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.
