Hotels in Ogden, UT

Just north of Salt Lake City in Utah is the town of Ogden. As both a snowy escape and an incredible summer vacation hot spot, Ogden is the ultimate locale for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. In the winter months, it becomes a snow-packed gateway to ski resorts, and in the summer, the town offers an array of fun cultural happenings and access to nature trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking. If traveling with the kids, plan a fun visit to the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, which features life-size models and a paleontology lab, or pop down to the historic speakeasy-lined 25th Street, which was once home to Prohibition-era speakeasies, and has today blossomed into a thriving shopping and dining hub. Take a fun tour down in the street’s western end at the Ogden Union Station, which houses museums that explore trains, cars, and cowboy history. Ogden is also in close proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, which offer incredible skiing and other snow sports opportunities all season long. Whatever season you plan to visit and stay at the top Ogden hotels, you’ll be kept busy and entertained by this buzzing Utah town.

Fort Buenaventura was built east of the Weber River in 1846 and was the first permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basin. Then in 1847, the fort and its surrounding lands were purchased by Mormon settlers and renamed Brownsville. After being abandoned for decades, Fort Buenaventura State Park was opened in 1980 to include a replica of the fort at its original location. While staying at Ogden hotels, plan a fun visit to this fascinating fort and learn a little cultural history.

While touring town from hotels in Ogden, you can’t skip out on the chance to see Utah's first nature center—the Ogden Nature Center. This stunning 152-acre nature preserve and education center was created in 1975 and opened to the public for endless discovery and exploration. Spend a fun afternoon here with your significant other, or bring along the little ones to meet creatures big and small, including birds of prey, snakes, tortoises, salamanders, and other native animal species plus explore hands-on nature exhibits and shop at the center’s gift store. Outside, you can enjoy the on-site picnic areas, treehouses, 1.5 miles of walking trails, and a spotting tower. From two of Utah's greenest buildings, you can take advantage of various community programs for all ages including art, photography, birding, conservation, sustainable practices, and much more.

While exploring the area from the best Ogden hotels in town, you can’t miss the opportunity to check out Ogden Union Station, a train station located at the west end of Historic 25th Street. Once the junction of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads, this station no longer serves as a railway hub—instead, the building has become a cultural watering hole and now houses the Utah State Railroad Museum, the Spencer S. Eccles Rail Center, the John M. Browning Firearms Museum, Utah Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Browning-Kimball Classic Car Museum. There is also a nice art gallery on site to discover the works of local and regional artists each month.

Have an unforgettable stay in Ogden, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Sandy, Layton, and Farmington.