South Salt Lake Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 great live music in this family-friendly area.
Hogle Zoo
At this zoo outside Salt Lake City meet creatures from all over the world, from exotic African lions to Utah native gray wolves.
Utah State Fairpark
Take the family on an outing to Utah State Fairpark during your trip to Salt Lake City. Visit the area's temples or amble around its lakeside.
Things to do
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
10+ Utah National Parks: Self-Guided Scenic Driving Tour Bundle
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in South Salt Lake
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
The neighborhood was a little suspect, otherwise good.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Little America Hotel
Booked on a whim since I’ve never travelled to Salt Lake City. I ended up booking one the most beautiful hotels in the area for a very fair price. Property was beautiful, rooms were large and clean. Food in the hotel was very good as well. It was easy to access by car and the parking was great. I’ll ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
All good other than WiFi WiFi is sucks
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
It was great! Location is good.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
I read some of the reviews after I had already booked my families room. There were reviews about the property and how it was outdated and there were reviews about people trying to lure children. I am not going to lie, the reviews about the children freaked me out a lot, seeing how I was traveling ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Midvalley
Always great
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Salt Lake
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 Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
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.
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.
Millcreek
You'll enjoy the lake views and shopping in Millcreek. You might want to make time for a stop at Telephone Creek or Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
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.
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.
