East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Conference Center
Find out about the history of Salt Lake City when you take a trip to Conference Center. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Top hotels in East Bench
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was updated, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was better and more varied than most.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
Front desk staff He was the bomb !!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Great location, new hotel, easy check-in, will stay again
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Very clean and friendly especially for dog owners
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr
Staff was great. Room was clean. Quote and nice. Close to everything
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Fabulous Room excellent service, thank you very much for a wonderful day
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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 are some highlights of Holladay. Make a stop by Wasatch-Cache National Forest or Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery 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.
Canyon Rim
While Canyon Rim may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hogle Zoo and Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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.
