Downtown Salt Lake City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Top hotels in Downtown Salt Lake City
Little America Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
The Metropolitan Inn
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel SureStay Collection by Best Western
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salt Lake City
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.