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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic 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 family-friendly area's lakeside or experience its great live music.
City Creek Center
During your trip to Salt Lake City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at City Creek Center. Discover the great live music and temples in this family-friendly area.
Conference Center
Find out about the history of Salt Lake City when you take a trip to Conference Center. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Top hotels in East Central
Little America Hotel
Perfect room. Clean. Happy helpful staff.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City
I’m giving it a four star just because they were very friendly and courteous, and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Although I feel like the carpet needed to be shampooed, I just looked and felt like a little bit rugged out.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Grand America Hotel
Excellent hotel. Very high standard.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport
Very clean
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
Nice place
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown
You need to offer continental breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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 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.
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.
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.
Lower Avenues
Lower Avenues might not have many top sights, but Cathedral of the Madeleine and Utah State Capitol 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.
East Central Travel Guide
- The Art Barn
- Snowbird Ski Resort
- University of Utah
- Salt Palace Convention Center
- Alta Ski Area
- Brighton Mountain Resort
- City Creek Center
- Salt Lake Temple
- Lagoon Amusement Park
- Maverik Center
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Hogle Zoo
- Utah State Fairpark
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Mountain America Exposition Center
- Utah Olympic Park
- Gateway Mall
- Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Salt Lake Tabernacle
- America First Field
