East Central Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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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 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
Anniversary Inn - 5th South
100000% not worth the cost. Room was not as clean as I would have expected, and their was a musty smell. No real vibe to the room. Almost like they had a bunch of things lying around and "threw" it in their. TV sucked, and just was not what I was hoping for. No matter what...DEFINITELY not worth ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Little America Hotel
Super cool hotel with affordable prices. Would stay here again when in SLC
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Very nice hotel in the heart of Salt Lake City. I highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful. Breakfast buffet was pretty standard.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Our shower faucet came off the wall with no maintenance on hand to fix it. The water would not stop running. I would not call this hotel renovated. AC was obscenely loud. Staff was terrible at providing a resolution and hung up on me saying they gave me a complimentary upgrade by moving my room at ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
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.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Smith's Ballpark or Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
