Downtown Eastside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Gastown which includes a city and street scenes

Hotel Europe

Find out about the history of Vancouver with a stop at Hotel Europe. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Hotel Europe
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden showing a pond and a park

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Imagine you are in Suzhou, China in this beautifully created urban oasis where architecture, rocks, plants and water provide a peaceful, harmonious setting.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Gastown featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a statue or sculpture

Gassy Jack Statue

Towns and cities often have founders with military backgrounds. Vancouver, however, has one with more colorful beginnings and an unusual name.

Gassy Jack Statue
Maple Tree Square

Maple Tree Square

You can find out about the history of Vancouver when you stop by Maple Tree Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Maple Tree Square
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

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 Downtown Eastside Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$387 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$387
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,484 reviews)
"It’s kind of inconvenient to get a Uber to get to the link station. It was the other side so it’s not safe to walk."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
River Rock Casino Resort

River Rock Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$333 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$333
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9,422 reviews)
"Ride the sky train to shopping and airport."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

River Rock Casino Resort
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$466 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$466
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
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! (2,651 reviews)
"The beds were fabulously comfortable and Van city accessiblity was outstanding. 5 min walk anywhere. Rooftop patio a great spot to unwind. Coffee in the morning was terrible."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

YWCA Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$485 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$485
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! (3,151 reviews)
"Everything was very good, no complaints at all"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel

Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel

4.5 out of 5
3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$438 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$438
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6,225 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Eastside

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 Hotel Europe.

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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
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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Strathcona

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the cafes and shopping in Strathcona. You might want to make time for a stop at Main Street or Jimi Hendrix Shrine.

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

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. 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
Gastown showing a statue or sculpture, a monument and outdoor art

Central Vancouver

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Rogers Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver

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