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 great live music in this family-friendly 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
Hear the Tabernacle Choir + Salt Lake City Fully Guided Bus Tour
Bonneville Salt Flats Adventure
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Salt Lake Ghost Tour: Salt, Spooks, & Shadows
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake Wildlife & Sunset Experience
Salt Lake City: History & Culture Guided Walking Day Tour
Top hotels in University District
Marriott University Park
Food at restaurant was horrid, but cocktail was excellent. Service was good too. Hotel was okay, location worked great for us it’s very close to the university.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
University Guest House
Great place but could have gotten a lower rate if I had called them directly because we were there for a medical appointment will definitely go back
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Little America Hotel
Little America has always had a great food menu and consistently so over the past 40 years
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
The breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
If you want to stay in a property to remember for the rest of your lives, this is the place to be. Highly recommend it and will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
Great stay for us.
Reviewed on 6 May 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 Tracy Aviary and Smith's Ballpark.
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.
