East Bench Travel Guide
Salt Lake City
Visit East Bench
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.
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
"Thank you for a great stat"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
"Everything was great! Will be staying there again"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT
"Staff were excellent as well as clean rooms"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
"Best sleep I've had in awhile, very clean... Best hot tub I've sit in.. jets hit all my sore spots and was also very clean. Easy parking , easy access to everything"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
MainStay Suites Salt Lake City Fort Union
"Room smelled like smoke, was dirty and had blood stains on the curtains."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
"Very clean hotel in a beautiful area! We’ll stay there again"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Bench
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.
Central City
While you're in Central City, take in top sights like Salt Lake City Public Library or Eccles Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Trolley Station or 900 East Station.
Sugar House
Noted for its lake views and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Sugar House. Top attractions like Cinemark Sugarhouse and Jewett Center for the Performing Arts and Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Fairmont Station or Sugarmont Station to see more of the city.
Midvalley
While you're in Midvalley, take in top sights like Paddle Wasatch or Fashion Place Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Murray North Station or Fashion Place West 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.
