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
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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Rogers Arena
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
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$263
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
The Little Blue False Creek Ferries

Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

AU$22
per adult
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
Red tulips at the garden in Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens

AU$334
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens
Vancouver's iconic dome!

Science World Ticket

AU$39
per adult
Science World Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$21
per adult
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge

Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge

AU$87
per adult
Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge
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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$274 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$274
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (6,273 reviews)
"The view was fabulous. The room was good. The pool was murky so I didn’t go in."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$329 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$329
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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! (4,342 reviews)
"Great views, spacious and clean rooms. Very convenient location right next to waterfront, and nice access to the rest of downtown. Did not like having to walk through parking garage to get to the fitness centre."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront
Fairmont Waterfront
4.5 out of 5
900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$375 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$375
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,820 reviews)
"Great and convenient location in central part of town"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Fairmont Waterfront
YWCA Hotel
YWCA Hotel
2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (2,167 reviews)
"Excellent location!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

YWCA Hotel
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$210 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,976 reviews)
"Very good value for the money."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
The Parker Hotel Vancouver
The Parker Hotel Vancouver
4 out of 5
1379 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$200 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,245 reviews)
"Front desk stuff was amazing and i will definitely come back for the next stay. Satisfied with my services."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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 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 Rogers Arena 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 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
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

Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

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