Capitol Hill Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit Capitol Hill
Popular places to visit
Temple Square
This historical central square spans three city blocks, with gardens and some of the most significant buildings of the Mormon Church.
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.
Salt Lake Temple
This neo-Gothic centerpiece of Temple Square is an imposing sight that is closed to the general public, but highly revered by followers of the Mormon Church.
Utah State Capitol
Join a tour of the elegant home of Utah’s state government and see its beautifully preserved neoclassical architecture, period decorations and artworks.
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Experience the architectural and acoustic wonder of this landmark structure, which has awed visitors and worshippers with its unique design since 1875.
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
This heritage building is a popular breakfast, lunch and dining destination in Temple Square.
Things to do
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Guided City Tour
Tabernacle Choir Performance + Salt Lake City Guided Bus 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
Top hotels in Capitol Hill
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Great stay!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway
We had plenty to eat. There was good help.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Asher Adams, Autograph Collection
Great overall experience!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Kimball at Temple Square
The Kimble is cute and secure. We booked for two beds. One was a couch bed. The couch bed was broken and miserable! Floors were sticky. It is an interesting place to stay. if the floors were clean and the couch bed advertised as an additional bed was comfortable, our stay would have been much ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Little America Hotel
I stay here often. Never have issues. Staff always great & helpful. Rooms have always been super clean! I stay at least 5 times a year.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Grand America Hotel
The room was okay and the bathroom was amazing. Staff was good but there was a bunch of young adults filming at the pool, I am assuming for social media. I felt uncomfortable with them filming with my kiddo and all of the other kids there-it just felt weird. I
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Capitol Hill
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
