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 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.
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.
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.
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
The Grand America Hotel
The hotel is like a modern day Gilded Age vibe. It’s very tastefully designed, impeccable clean and well maintained, beautiful rooms, a gorgeous restaurant and gardens. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Airport shuttle service was greatly appreciated. Breakfast lady was great. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Great location and very clean room! Front desk staff very efficient and pleasant. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Great location to downtown, and Delta Center. Staff was great, the room was clean and remodeled. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport
Great location and parking was easy.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
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.
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.
University District
If you're spending time in University District, check out sights like Jon M. Huntsman Center or Natural History Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at University South Campus Station or Fort Douglas Station.
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.
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.
