Central Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Vancouver
Gastown showing a statue or sculpture, a monument and outdoor art
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Dannielle Hayes
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Dannielle Hayes
Gastown showing a city
Photo provided by Tourism British Columbia
Photo provided by Tourism British Columbia

Popular places to visit

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
Canada Place featuring modern architecture, a bay or harbour and a city

Canada Place

Fly above Canada’s stunning scenery aboard a flight simulator and watch a movie in the open-air cinema at this expansive entertainment complex.

Canada Place
Canada Place showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Vancouver Waterfront

Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Vancouver Waterfront. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Vancouver Waterfront
Vancouver Convention Centre

Vancouver Convention Centre

During your trip, find out what's happening in Vancouver Convention Centre, a top convention centre in Vancouver. Wander the waterfront or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Vancouver Convention Centre
BC Place Stadium

BC Place Stadium

Catch an event at BC Place Stadium during your trip to Vancouver. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

BC Place Stadium
Rogers Arena

Rogers Arena

Catch an event at Rogers Arena during your trip to Vancouver. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Rogers Arena

Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

AU$89
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$21
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$241
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Red tulips at the garden in Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$304
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Woman looks at paintings in Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada

Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

AU$41
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour Pre/Post Cruise

AU$199
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour Pre/Post Cruise
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Our pick of the best Central Vancouver Hotel Deals

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$467 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$467
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,100 reviews)
"Everything was good in this hotel. The location is perfect, the room was clean, staff were nice. But the breakfast is not that fresh and there is no microwave in the hotel, at all."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$486 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$486
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,161 reviews)
"Lovely hotel located in the midst of everything! Great restaurant in the hotel And a wonderful Italian place across the street. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. With wonderful ambiance! Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$265 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$265
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,649 reviews)
"It was clean and as described"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

YWCA Hotel
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$514 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$514
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,906 reviews)
"This hotel was great. Staff were friendly and the room was perfect! We had drinks in the bar which were amazing and the dinner was spectacular"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$505 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$505
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,170 reviews)
"Marites celle étant responsable de notre chambre était une perle, vraiment excellente. Le personnel complet de la zone Gold est plus que parfait. A chaque fois que nous allons a Vancouver, c’est notre hôtel on se sent chez nous !"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$374 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$374
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,475 reviews)
"Liked that it was very walkable to Chinatown and Gastown areas. The room itself is clean and modern. We stayed here one night after an Alaskan cruise which ended in Vancouver. They checked all our luggage early which let us explore the city for one day before heading out."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver showing a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

Downtown Vancouver

4.5/5(406 area reviews)

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and BC Place Stadium are a few top attractions in Downtown Vancouver. Hop around the city on the metro at Vancouver City Center Station or Granville Station and check out the area's captivating waterfront views, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

Downtown Vancouver
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Crosstown

While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like Chinatown Millennium Gate and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

Crosstown
Gastown which includes street scenes, café lifestyle and a city

Gastown

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Gastown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Gastown Steam Clock or Main Street.

Gastown
Yaletown which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.

Yaletown
West End which includes street scenes, a city and signage

West End

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of West End. Make a stop by Robson Street or Sunset Beach while you're exploring the area.

West End
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Coal Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Coal Harbour. Check out Vancouver Waterfront or Jack Poole Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Burrard Station to get around town.

Coal Harbour

Central Vancouver Travel Guide

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