East Central Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit East Central
Popular places to visit
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Learn about the local history of Salt Lake City when you spend time at Gilgal Sculpture Garden. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic 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.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Catch an event at Rice-Eccles Stadium during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Top hotels in East Central
Little America Hotel
Beautiful, spacey rooms, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. This is a wonderful hotel loved staying there
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Grand America Hotel
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Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
Everything was great! The breakfast is superb. The hotel staff was attentive and kind. The room was spacious and clean. Enjoyed the hot tub and pool.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Very friendly staff, nice room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Perfect location to Salt Palace. Clean. No complaints
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Clean room, great view, great amenities
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Central
Bennion-Douglas
While you're in Bennion-Douglas, 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 Trolley Square or Salt Lake City Public Library, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.
University District
If you're spending time in University District, check out sights like Jon M. Huntsman Center or Natural History Museum of Utah and hop on the metro to see more of the city at University South Campus Station or Fort Douglas Station.
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.
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.
