Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Downtown Vancouver showing a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city
Downtown Vancouver which includes a city, a fountain and outdoor art
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Downtown Vancouver showing cycling and a park as well as an individual male
As the beating heart of one of the most liveable cities in the world, great things happen in Downtown Vancouver. All day and every day…

Art, entertainment, sport and retail all come right down to business in Downtown Vancouver. Robson Street, a shopper’s paradise, takes the dayshift, while Granville Street volunteers for the nightshift with its fun theatres, bars and clubs. The BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Art Gallery have you covered on weekends. Among Downtown’s skyscrapers of shining steel and glass are the cobblestoned streets of Gastown, the place where it all began.

Popular places to visit

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

4.5/5(136 reviews)

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

4.5/5(154 reviews)

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
BC Place Stadium

BC Place Stadium

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

4/5(5 reviews)

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

Rogers Arena
Granville Street which includes shopping and signage as well as a large group of people

Granville Street

4/5(47 reviews)

Neon lights lead the way to Downtown Vancouver's main entertainment and nightlife district. Time to put your party shoes on!

Granville Street
TELUS World of Science showing interior views as well as a small group of people

Science World

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Through exciting games and exhibits learn about science at one of Vancouver’s most family-friendly educational attractions.

Science World

Activities

[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$299
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Flyover in Vancouver

Flyover in Vancouver

AU$34
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Vancouver
Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park & Vancouver City Tour

AU$189
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park & Vancouver City Tour
Whistler 1-Day Tour From Vancouver [Silver] Bus Tour

Whistler 1-Day Trip from Vancouver

AU$118
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whistler 1-Day Trip from Vancouver
Vancouver: Grouse Mountain Admission Ticket

Grouse Mountain Skyride Admission Ticket

AU$96
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Grouse Mountain Skyride Admission Ticket
Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours

Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours

AU$58
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours
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Our pick of the best Downtown Vancouver Hotel Deals

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$272 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,019 reviews)
"Location is great hotel is great! The people just didn't seem to care from hotel staff to restaurant. For the location alone I'd go again!"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$325 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$325
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,149 reviews)
"Favorite hotel in Vancouver"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Moda Hotel
Moda Hotel
3.5 out of 5
900 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$159 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,487 reviews)
"Good restaurants. Rooms are small"

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Moda Hotel
Georgian Court Hotel, WorldHotels Elite
Georgian Court Hotel, WorldHotels Elite
4 out of 5
773 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$199 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,398 reviews)
"Very nice hotel Have stayed here twice already and will be again"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Georgian Court Hotel, WorldHotels Elite
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$237 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,445 reviews)
"Safe, comfortable, central to shopping, restaurants, family friendly and enjoy the pool and exercise."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$175 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,686 reviews)
"As expected."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Vancouver

Gastown showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a city

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 BC Place Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
Yaletown showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Engine 374 Pavilion. 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 which includes a city, café lifestyle and street scenes

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.

Gastown
West End featuring signage, a city and street scenes

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
Chinatown showing heritage architecture

Chinatown

Well liked for its restaurants and gardens, Chinatown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rickshaw Theatre and Main Street, and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to get around the city.

Chinatown
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Coal Harbour

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

Coal Harbour

Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

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