StayAreasIs Temple Square & City Creek a good place to stay in Salt Lake City?
Yes, especially for a first visit or a family trip. The sights and TRAX are on hand, though evenings and Sundays are quiet.
Stay here if
- First-time visitors
- Families
- Visitors to the Family History Library
Look elsewhere if
- You want lively nightlife
- You want lots going on on Sundays
- You want to be right by the ski slopes
Hotels in Temple Square & City Creek
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Staying in Temple Square & City Creek
Temple Square and City Creek are the most convenient base for a first visit to Salt Lake City. The square's gardens and the Tabernacle, City Creek's shops and the State Capitol are all within walking distance, and the TRAX Green Line runs straight to the airport.
The area is clean, orderly and busy with visitors from around the world, many of them members of the church who come to see Temple Square or research their family history. Around Christmas, the square's lights draw big crowds, and the Tabernacle Choir's Thursday rehearsals are free to attend.
The downside is that it's quiet at night. There are few bars nearby, many places close on Sundays, and the blocks are long, so walking takes longer than the map suggests.
What makes the area worth it is how easy and pleasant it is. You can land, ride TRAX to your hotel, walk to Temple Square and the Capitol, and drive to the ski slopes in under an hour.
Getting around
- City Creek Center2walk
- Temple Square3walk
- Tabernacle6walk
- Family History Library6walk
- Conference Center9walk
- Gallivan Center9walk
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)20
Temple Square & City Creek questions
Is Temple Square & City Creek a good area to stay in Salt Lake City?
Yes, especially for a first visit or a family trip. The sights and TRAX are on hand, though evenings and Sundays are quiet. It suits first-time visitors, families and visitors to the Family History Library.
How much does a hotel in Temple Square & City Creek cost?
A typical double is around $170 a night at a budget hotel, $250 mid-range and $285 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Temple Square & City Creek?
About 20 minutes door to door: TRAX Green Line from the airport to City Center station.
How far is Temple Square & City Creek from the main sights?
Door to door from Temple Square & City Creek: City Creek Center 2 minutes on foot, Temple Square 3 minutes on foot, Tabernacle 6 minutes on foot and Family History Library 6 minutes on foot.