Salt Lake City International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Salt Lake City International is among the US airports closest to downtown: in under 15 minutes you can go from the terminal to Temple Square. Travelers with a dawn flight or a tight connection find hotels just minutes from baggage claim, along Wiley Post Way. Those who want to visit the city can choose downtown, between Temple Square and the City Creek Center, or one of the two grand historic hotels on South Main Street, facing each other since the 1930s. The farther you get from the airport, the more options open up for dinner and nightlife.

Airport area

Less than 3 km from the terminal, with a round-the-clock free shuttle or a 5-minute taxi/rideshare ride.

Best for: Travelers with a dawn flight or a tight connection who don't want to drive downtown.

Pros

Free round-the-clock shuttle to the airport
Lower prices than downtown

Cons

Office and interchange area, little to do on foot in the evening
15 minutes by car from Temple Square

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn - Salt Lake City Airport: Round-the-clock free airport shuttle 5 minutes away, with an on-site restaurant and indoor pool.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Salt Lake City Airport: Suites with a kitchen and breakfast included, free airport shuttle.

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Downtown (Temple Square and City Creek)

Neighbourhood · About 15 km from the terminal, 15-20 minutes by taxi, rideshare or your own car.

Best for: To stay within walking distance of Temple Square, the City Creek Center and downtown restaurants.

Pros

Temple Square and the City Creek Center on foot
Downtown restaurants and bars open late

Cons

Paid parking, often valet only
Room rates rise during major events

Recommended hotels in this area

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City: Historic building in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek: Right next to the City Creek Center and Temple Square, handy for evening shopping.

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Grand historic hotels (South Main Street)

Neighbourhood · About 15 km from the terminal, 15-20 minutes by taxi, rideshare or your own car.

Best for: For those seeking a stay with more style, amid gardens and pools, without giving up downtown.

Pros

Gardens, pools and a spa, not just another chain hotel
Walking distance from downtown and Main Street venues

Cons

Higher rates than other areas
Large property that can feel sprawling

Recommended hotels in this area

Grand America Hotel: Twenty-four floors overlooking the Wasatch mountains, 10 acres of gardens and an in-house spa.
Little America Hotel Salt Lake City: A historic hotel dating from 1934, right across from the Grand America on South Main Street.

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