Central Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a distinctive curved building with a wooden facade.
A waterfront cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and autumn-colored trees.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a roundabout.
A waterfront cityscape with a large Ferris wheel and a stadium.
A stack of four cars on a wooden post.

Stay near popular Central Vancouver attractions

A waterfront promenade with modern buildings, a glass structure, and a sign indicating Canada Place.

Canada Place

9.0/10 (15,197 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.
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Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

AU$85
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour

From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour

AU$261
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

AU$184
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

AU$12
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
FlyOver Canada - Vancouver

Flyover in Vancouver

AU$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Vancouver
Woman looks at paintings in Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada

Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

AU$37
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
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Our pick of the best Central Vancouver Hotel Deals

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$278 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$278
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,246 reviews)
"Great service. Room was spacious and clean. Well worth the price."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W Vancouver BC
The price is AU$188 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$188
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is AU$332 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$332
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,418 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$182 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$182
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
The Burrard
The Parker Hotel and Rooftop

The Parker Hotel and Rooftop

4 out of 5
1379 Howe St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$214 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$214
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,523 reviews)
"Excellent location. Easy to walk to many nearby locations in the heart of Vancouver."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

The Parker Hotel and Rooftop
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$218 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$218
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,716 reviews)
"Amazing staff, location, and room. Will be staying again!"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Vancouver

Find the best Central Vancouver areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a bridge, buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Open Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin

Downtown Vancouver

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.

A waterfront promenade at dusk with city lights in the background.

Lower Lonsdale

While visiting Lower Lonsdale, you might make a stop by sights like The Shipyards and Lonsdale Quay Market.

A city skyline at dusk with reflections on a calm body of water, surrounded by mountains.

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.

A blue and white Canada Line train at a station with a covered platform and modern buildings in the background.
Photo by Shona Guthrie
Open Photo by Shona Guthrie

Richmond City Centre

Known for its first-class casinos and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Richmond City Centre. Check out top attractions like Lansdowne Centre and CF Richmond Centre Mall, and jump on the metro at Lansdowne Station or Richmond-Brighouse Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and mountains in the background.

West Side

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

Central Vancouver Travel Guide

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