What's Rio Grande Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Rio Grande. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to The Gateway and City Creek Center. Vivint Smart Home Arena and Salt Palace are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Rio Grande?

We have 59 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Rio Grande:

Courtyard Salt Lake City Downtown

3-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Bar • Central location

Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City-Downtown

City-center hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Spa tub • Central location

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City - Downtown

Hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown

City-center hotel with indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Central location

Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown, an IHG Hotel

3-star hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Walkable location

How to Get to Rio Grande

Rio Grande is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Salt Lake City.

Flying to:

• • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Rio Grande

Getting to Rio Grande on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Planetarium Station
• • Old Greektown Station
• • Arena Station

Things to See and Do in and around Rio Grande

What to See in Rio Grande

• • Vivint Smart Home Arena
• • Salt Palace
• • Wells Fargo Center
• • Pioneer Park
• • Eagle Gate College

Things to Do in Rio Grande

• • The Gateway
• • Eccles Theater
• • City Creek Center
• • Gateway Mall
• • Capitol Theater

Other Popular Rio Grande Attractions

• • Clark Planetarium
• • Abravanel Hall
• • Utah State Historical Society
• • Art Access Gallery
• • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center

When Is the Best Time to Visit Salt Lake City?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 33°F)
• • Rainiest months: April, May, March, October (average 2 inches of rainfall)