Westside Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
City Creek Center
Browse over 100 stores, admire hourly fountain shows and sample the many dining options at Salt Lake City’s unique open-air mall.
Things to do
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Guided City Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Spark by Hilton Salt Lake City Central
Clean room, fantastic pillows. The lady working the desk was polite, and outgoing, without being too much. Shower was also good, hot water, plenty of space. Will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Little America Hotel
We stayed four nights and had a great time. The hotel is beautiful and very clean. Though we did not stay in the tower, the receptionist who checked us and knew that we wanted to use the hot tub so she got us a room close to the tower where we did not have to walk outside. The pool and hot tubs are ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
the breakfast here always has excellent hashbrowns.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Grand America Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Room was great
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
We had a wonderful stay at the Hyatt during a volleyball tournament at the convention center. The accessibility to the convention center was definitely one of the highlights. Also, its proximity to the airport, shops, restaurants, and the historic sight seeing of Salt Lake was a plus. Everyone in ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Fairpark
When in Fairpark and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Utah State Fairpark or Gateway Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jackson/Euclid Station or Fairpark Station.
Rio Grande
While you're in Rio Grande, take in top sights like Clark Planetarium or Delta Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station.
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.
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.
South Salt Lake
You might enjoy the lake views while in South Salt Lake. Paintball Addicts is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Central Pointe Station or South Salt Lake City Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
If you're spending time in Capitol Hill, check out sights like Utah State Capitol or Conference Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warm Springs Station or Temple Square Station.
