Salt Lake City, United States
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9th and 9th is a village-style neighborhood with good cafes and a low-key, safe atmosphere. It works well for afternoons, brunch and early dinners, but nightlife is limited and getting to downtown means a short ride.
Tree-lined streets and a small cluster of independent coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and an indie cinema make up 9th and 9th, centered on the intersection of 900 South and 900 East in the East Bench. Locals like it, and it is an easy place to spend an afternoon: sit at a cafe, browse the small shops and walk the surrounding blocks of bungalows. It is quiet after about 9pm, but the cafes, restaurants and neighborhood bars keep the evening friendly and safe. Visitors who stay here usually rent a room or apartment rather than a hotel, and downtown is a short rideshare or bus ride away.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ModeratePickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ModerateEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
ExcellentAreas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
The Avenues is a quiet residential neighborhood with historic homes and trail access. It suits a calm stay, but there is little nightlife and getting around involves hills and short rideshare trips.
Sugar House is a walkable neighborhood with a strong food and drink scene and a calm residential edge. Evenings feel safe, and it suits travelers who want a local atmosphere more than the downtown core.
Downtown is the most central base for a solo trip, with walkable sights, plenty of transit and many places to eat alone. It is comfortable by day and on the main streets in the evening, but the west side near Pioneer Park and Rio Grande is best avoided at night.
Help other women stay safe in 9th and 9th
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.