Westside Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
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.
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.
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
Explore Bonneville Salt Flats Journey to the Edge of the World
Salt Lake City Trolley Tour with 3 Theatrical Guides & Live Show
Mormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour
Top hotels in Westside
Spark by Hilton Salt Lake City Central
"The room was nice. We had two televisions but you could only watch one station, if you flipped the remote both TV's changed. The pool was tiny. The hot tub was cold. The continental breakfast left a lot to be desired."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Little America Hotel
"Enjoyed the diner. Staff at hotel and diner are very nice. Garden room doesn't face a garden. It faces a parking lot. Not convenient to downtown attractions unless you enjoy visiting office buildings and car dealerships"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Grand America Hotel
"Five star experience"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
"I'm so glad there was 24/7 service available and the pool open late as I checked in late and really wanted to use the hot tub and pool eve though I also made sure to book a room with the jacuzzi. Breakfast was bare minimum but still good and quick. Would do again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
"This is a very nicely updated hotel in a great location near downtown, but the pool and hot tub were not in working order. Having a pool and hot tub were the main reason for selecting this hotel. Had we known, we surely would have stayed elsewhere. We could not cancel and rebook as the reservation ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport
"I booked this Comfort Inn because it was close to the airport. With my GPS, it was easy to find. We both liked the sitting area to relax in. This is important to us when we are traveling. Important to me is having an extra blanket in the room, as I like to curl up and relax. This room had one and ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
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.
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.
South Salt Lake
You might enjoy the lake views while in South Salt Lake. Wairhouse Trampoline Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Central Pointe Station or South Salt Lake City Station to see more of the city.
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.
