Salt Lake City, UT

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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
Utah State Capitol showing a park and night scenes

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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
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
Window in the sky

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
Salt Lake City which includes a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture

Central City

If you're spending time in Central City, check out sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Eccles Theater and hop on the metro to see more the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.

Central City
Time to get outside and soak in the beauty of Fall.

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
Hogle Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals

East Bench

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

East Bench
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 3-star condo in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (700 reviews)
"Really liked staying there, cute litle hotel, nice surrounding area"

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

The Kimball at Temple Square
Placemakr Salt Lake City
Placemakr Salt Lake City
3.5 out of 5
241 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Delta Center and City ...
7.4/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"It was decent. It was our first time staying in Placemakr. The apartment seemed a bit unfinished but overall was ok for a 4 day stay."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Placemakr Salt Lake City
Maven Stay
Maven Stay
4 out of 5
156 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Salt Lake City. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions City Creek Center and Temple ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"My boyfriends and I first stay in salt lake and this was such a welcoming experience. Everything was clean and well organized. We were near so many things. A new quiet town. The apartment was nicely decorated, the quotes were so positive. The balcony was an added bonus."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Maven Stay
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Reviews of Salt Lake City

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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.