University District Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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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.
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.
Natural History Museum of Utah
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Utah during your travels in Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
This is the Place Heritage Park
This is the Place Heritage Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Crocker Science Center
From the moment you see the striking copper exterior until you say goodbye to the last fascinating fossil, enjoy this museum and its varied interactive exhibits.
Utah Museum of Fine Art
The state’s prime destination to view regional culture as well as artwork from around the world.
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 University District
Marriott University Park
Room was clean
Reviewed on 14 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
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Clean and comfortable room. Staff very cordial and efficient. Condition of hotel well maintained. The thing that stood out the most for us was a reasonable fee for having our dog with us--$25 a night. Many hotels in Park City say they are "dog friendly" but they charge astronomical fees for dogs--$250 ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Room was great
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University District
East Central
While you're in East Central, take in top sights like Gilgal Sculpture Garden and jump on the metro at 900 East Station to see more of the city.
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.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Utah Governor's Mansion and Cathedral of the Madeleine 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.
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 Smith's Ballpark and Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah.
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.
