Vancouver Travel Guide

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Vancouver
Granville Island showing a high-rise building, a city and a bay or harbour
Gastown which includes a city and street scenes
Stanley Park which includes rocky coastline
Vancouver showing a high-rise building, a city and street scenes

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Where to stay in Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

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
Kitsilano featuring street scenes, flowers and road cycling

West Side

While you're in West Side, take in top sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden or Kitsilano Beach, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

West Side
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
Pacific Coliseum which includes ice skating, a sporting event and interior views

East Vancouver

4/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in East Vancouver, take in top sights like Port of Vancouver or Commercial Drive, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nanaimo Station or 29th Avenue Station.

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

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Kitsilano

5/5(1 area review)

Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and False Creek.

Kitsilano
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$274 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$274
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 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! (6,270 reviews)
"Incredible stay"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
River Rock Casino Resort
River Rock Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$195 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,575 reviews)
"Too expensive for what you get- added costs upon check out. Not terribly impressed overall."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

River Rock Casino Resort
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$329 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$329
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 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! (4,321 reviews)
"Loved the location and spectacular views. An incredible experience and know we will be back!"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
3 out of 5
2030 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Stay here before great location by Stanley Park. Hope it’s still there the next time I go."

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
Rosedale Condominiums
Rosedale Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,718 reviews)
"Enjoyed our clean 2-bedroom suite. Living area/kitchenette was compact but comfortable. Elevators require patience. Foot journey to/from parking garage arduous: via separate elevator and many fire doors. Pool was cold (cold-plunging?). The neighbourhood is urban: Concrete, traffic, construction, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Rosedale Condominiums
Sonder at Revival
Sonder at Revival
4 out of 5
1771 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)
"Thank you so much for clean place This property comfortable like home and very nice Area"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Sonder at Revival
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Vancouver

4.5
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy to get around. Good stopover for Whistler vacation.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quite good. But avoid Eastside of Downtown near East Hastings St, Japan Town and Chinatown. Absolute Dickensian scenes of homeless drug addicts

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful friendly clean city with great food and wonderful people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A fantastic city!!!!!!!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Overall, it is a nice city to visit for holiday. Worth to visit again.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Raincouver, is a good place to stay before heading to Whistler.

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