East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
Hogle Zoo
Visit the animals who call Hogle Zoo home during your travels in Salt Lake City. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Cottonwood Canyon during your travels in East Bench. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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
Find out about the history of Salt Lake City with a stop at Temple Square. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in East Bench
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Good hotel, convenient location.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Delightful stay. Quiet, clean room and common areas. Breakfast was tasty and staff was very friendly and attentive.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
Clean rooms, nice staff and easy check in and out.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
The front desk attendant was wonderful. So helpful, polite, and nice. However, the pool and hot tub were disgusting. There was half-eaten food and trash just hanging out all over the perimeter of the hot tub. The pool and hot tub were the main reason I booked this property, and didn't get to use ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
MainStay Suites Salt Lake City Fort Union
Everything was clean girls at the front desk were great but the coffee pot in our room was dirty and only one coffee for two people thats the only complaint with the stay.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Bistro staff not around for ordering. Once found staff had to wait 20 min for flat bread order. “Kitchen does not slow for more than one person.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Bench
Cottonwood Heights
Mountain views, skiing and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Cottonwood Heights. Check out Big Cottonwood Canyon or Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring the area.
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 of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West Station.
Holladay
Skiing, mountain views and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest while you're exploring.
Millcreek
You'll enjoy the lake views and shopping in Millcreek. You might want to make time for a stop at Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Telephone Creek.
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.
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.
