Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Central Vancouver
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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$276 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,409 reviews)
"Very comfortable hotel. Usually quiet which is always a bonus. I stay here every 2 months and enjoy it every time."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 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$230 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (8,782 reviews)
"Quick stay. Everything sufficent"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 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$368 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$368
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (4,478 reviews)
"The property is amazing, staff is friendly. The pool was amazing and the views are spectacular"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 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.
Level Vancouver - Yaletown Seymour
Level Vancouver - Yaletown Seymour
4 out of 5
1022 Seymour Street, Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"The property was beautiful!! Clean room and reasonable priced. Really friendly staff and a safe area. My only issue was finding out where to park while checking in as there is no temporary parking offered in front of the hotel. But that’s just downtown Vancouver. If you drive to the ally around back ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Level Vancouver - Yaletown Seymour
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Very nice property in a great location."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 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! (1,722 reviews)
"Came over to the city to see the Canucks play, easy Check-in. Great suite, everything we needed was available to us."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Rosedale Condominiums
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
5 - Excellent
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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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