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
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

Activities


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$183 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$183
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,938 reviews)
AWESOME 👏

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Paradox Vancouver

Paradox Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
1161 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$413 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$413
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,720 reviews)
Absolutely great! Super clean, amazing service, staff was unreal. Massage by Stephanie was one of the best massages ive had and im an RMT myself. The only negative for me was that the pool and hottub closed at 7pm.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Paradox Vancouver
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$183 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$183
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,391 reviews)
Staff was great. LoVED the non alcoholic happy hour. It was a great location and a really nice room and the art is is fresh and fun. Will stay there again.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

The Burrard
Fairmont Waterfront

Fairmont Waterfront

4.5 out of 5
900 Canada Place Way Vancouver BC
The price is AU$390 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$390
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,492 reviews)
Fantastic room, top floor ocean view. Enjoyed having breakfast with the General Manager, she has an amazing property.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Fairmont Waterfront
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St Vancouver BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$299 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$299
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,205 reviews)
The room was spotless and the service was above and beyond! Really appreciated them accommodating an early check-in for us. We used the pool and jacuzzi several times, and the location was great for visiting local attractions.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$268 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$268
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,180 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff friendly, no breakfast over good stay👍

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Vancouver

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

Central Vancouver
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
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Crosstown

While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like International Village Mall 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 Hotel Europe.

Gastown
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
Chinatown featuring 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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