University District Travel Guide

Salt Lake City

The Natural History Museum of Utah's exterior with large windows and a metal railing.
A concrete monument with 'MFA' and 'The Museum of Fine Arts' inscribed, surrounded by grass and trees, with a traffic light and cars in the background.
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Tall grasses with sunlight filtering through.
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The Natural History Museum of Utah's exterior with large windows and a metal railing.

University of Utah

8.8/10 (3,146 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square & Salt Lake City Bus Tour

฿3,003
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square & Salt Lake City Bus Tour
SLC Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off

SLC Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off

฿1,856
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
SLC Bus Tours Hop On Hop Off
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours

Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours

฿1,012
per traveller
Zion Bryce and Capitol Reef Self-Guided Audio Tours
Salt Lake City: Ultimate Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bus

Salt Lake City: City Sights Guided Bus Tour

฿2,328
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salt Lake City: City Sights Guided Bus Tour
Museum of Illusions Salt Lake City Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Salt Lake City Admission Ticket

฿1,181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Salt Lake City Admission Ticket
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour

Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour

฿329
per adult
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
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Top hotels in University District

Salt Lake City Marriott University Park

Salt Lake City Marriott University Park

3.5 out of 5
480 Wakara Way Salt Lake City UT
The price is ฿3,852 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,852
฿4,449 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Single traveler going to the Utah - BYU game and wanted to be able to walk to Rice Eccles. This Marriott is located away from everything in a quiet enclave near the research park. If you want to be in a neighborhood this is not the right property for you. The building is clearly from the 80's but ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Salt Lake City Marriott University Park
Little America Hotel

Little America Hotel

4 out of 5
500 S Main St Salt Lake City UT
The price is ฿4,410 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,410
฿5,183 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7,002 reviews)
"Favorite place in Utah to stay!!"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Little America Hotel
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

3 out of 5
230 W 500 S Salt Lake City UT
The price is ฿3,126 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,126
฿3,674 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
The Grand America Hotel

The Grand America Hotel

5 out of 5
555 S Main St Salt Lake City UT
The price is ฿9,170 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿9,170
฿10,776 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,029 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with a gorgeous lobby and hallways and rooms. The pool was beautiful, but very very crowded. I wish they would open the hot tub outside during the winter months. That would help with the crowd and make it feel more like a five star hotel"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

The Grand America Hotel
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

4 out of 5
170 SOUTH WEST TEMPLE Salt Lake City UT
The price is ฿5,080 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿5,080
฿6,021 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
The Metropolitan Inn

The Metropolitan Inn

2.5 out of 5
524 S West Temple Salt Lake City UT
The price is ฿1,976 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿1,976
฿2,322 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
The Metropolitan Inn
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Where to stay in University District

Find the best University District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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East Bench

While visiting East Bench, you might make a stop by sights like Big Cottonwood Canyon and Hogle Zoo.

A mountainous landscape with a river flowing through a valley, surrounded by dense greenery and rocky cliffs.
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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.

A city square with a large heart-shaped sign reading "I ♥ SLC" and street signs for "SUGAR HOUSE" and "SLC".

Sugar House

Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Club Karamba and Cinemark Sugarhouse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.

University District Travel Guide