Salt Lake City, UT

Travel Guide

Salt Lake City which includes mountains, landscape views and a small town or village
Salt Lake City which includes mountains, landscape views and a small town or village
Liberty Park featuring picnicing and a garden
Salt Lake City showing interior views and a bar as well as a large group of people
Temple Square showing a garden and a city

Salt Lake City Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Salt Lake City

Utah State Capitol which includes an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Downtown Salt Lake City

4/5(3,678 area reviews)

Heart of the state, Downtown Salt Lake City offers lively experiences with shopping at City Creek Center, performances at Eccles Theatre, and historic sites like Temple Square. Easily accessible via TRAX light rail.

Downtown Salt Lake City
Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful location in Salt Lake City that doesn't feel like part of the city at all. It has amazing rock climbing with great parks and hikes.

Cottonwood Heights

Nestled between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, this city offers easy access to outdoor adventures in the Wasatch Mountains. Explore the multi-use trail along Big Cottonwood Creek or visit the commercial areas along Fort Union Boulevard.

Cottonwood Heights
Window in the sky

East Bench

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

East Bench
The Wasatch (Uinta) mountain range located along the east side of the Salt Lake valley

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 the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.

Midvalley
Sugar House

Sugar House

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

Often called Salt Lake's "Second Downtown," this bustling hub boasts shopping centers, various dining options, and attractions like Westminster College and Sugar House Park. Easily accessible via the S Line streetcar.

Sugar House
Downtown SLC

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 the city at Planetarium Station or Old Greektown Station.

Rio Grande
Little America Hotel

Little America Hotel

4 out of 5
500 S Main St Salt Lake City UT
The price is AED 514 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
AED 514
AED 604 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,559 reviews)
Room was clean and staff was very helpful and friendly. We had room service for dinner and food was great. My only wish is they would have told us the Garden Rooms don’t have AC so the first night we were blowing heat into the room and made for a very uncomfortable night. I also wish they would not ...

Reviewed on 17 January 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 AED 317 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 317
AED 373 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,456 reviews)
Clean room and quiet. Front desk very helpful

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

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 AED 1,078 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
AED 1,078
AED 1,267 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,383 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 17 January 2026

The Grand America Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Salt Lake City

Placemakr Salt Lake City

3 out of 5
241 W 400 S Salt Lake City UT
Stay at this apartment in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Delta Center and City Creek ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
Wonderful location, very clean and new rooms, feels like you’re home away from home. The staff is wonderful and accommodating. They give it a 10 out of 10 thank you for a great stay!

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Placemakr Salt Lake City
The Kimball at Temple Square

The Kimball at Temple Square

3 out of 5
150 N Main Street Salt Lake City UT
Stay at this condo in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (746 reviews)
The room was very nice and cozy and Dawn at the front desk was very nice and said come back and stay with us again

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

The Kimball at Temple Square
SLC Downtown Condo! walk to Vivant, Temple Square!

SLC Downtown Condo! walk to Vivant, Temple Square!

Salt Lake City UT
Stay at this condo in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Conference Center and Temple Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
Such a cute condo in a wonderful antique building. Property is very secure. Bed is super comfy, new and clean.

Reviewed on 28 December 2025

SLC Downtown Condo! walk to Vivant, Temple Square!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Salt Lake City

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Salt Lake City is BEAUTIFUL!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was currently on fire, but I’ve been there before and liked it.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Hotel experience was horrible and Ruined My stay In Salt Lake City

3/5 - Okay

JB

Friendly staff and the room was very nice, just horrible getting through the halls or riding up the elevator

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Born & raised here some of the laws are stupid due to the mormons owning the whole state ide move if i could

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very busy city. Did not have time to see anything this trip due to being in Park City with Fords ST SUV Experience.