South Salt Lake Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Antelope Island Wildlife Expedition Great Salt Lake Adventure
Top hotels in South Salt Lake
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
Very clean, convenient, and the breakfast was very good! Everyone very helpful
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Little America Hotel
We were upgraded to a great room. Everyone was friendly, it was clean, and the pool was great!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Clean room, accessible staff, great breakfast variety, accessible to highway and temple aqaure
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Dinner was fantastic as I am sure breakfast would've been if I didn't have prior plans. Fantastic stay
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Great
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Outstanding breakfast, clean rooms, plenty of parking, helpful staffs, close to the airport
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Salt Lake
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.
Ballpark
If you're spending time in Ballpark, check out sights like Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah or Smith's Ballpark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ballpark Station or 900 South Station.
Sugar House
Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Cinemark Sugarhouse and Jewett Center for the Performing Arts and Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.
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 Telephone Creek.
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.
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.
