300 West, Salt Lake City

Scores

Safety by day 8/10, at night 6/10.

About Central Ninth

A compact, walkable neighborhood south of downtown with tree-lined residential streets, older homes, and a growing strip of local restaurants and small businesses along 900 South. It feels connected and urban without being as dense or hectic as the core downtown.

Good for

• solo travelers
• couples
• foodies
• culture lovers
• business travelers

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• families
• luxury travelers

Watch out for

• Traffic and activity concentrate along 900 South and around the TRAX station, so expect some street noise.
• The area has ongoing redevelopment, so conditions can vary block by block.
• If you want a very quiet stay, choose a side street rather than the main corridor.

Sources

• Central Ninth Neighborhood | Council District 5
• West Temple Gateway Project Area | Council District 4
• Building Central 9th
• Annual Report 2022-2023
• Salt Lake’s Granary District has a vibe. Can it hold on to it as it grows?

Getting around

• 300 West / 900 South (SB) Bus, 10 m
• 300 West / Fayette Avenue (NB) Bus, 30 m
• 900 South / 200 West (EB) Bus, 240 m
• 900 South Train, 320 m
• 300 West / 1100 South (NB) Bus, 410 m

1.6 km to the city center (Salt Lake City).