Central Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Vancouver
Gastown showing a statue or sculpture, a monument and outdoor art
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Dannielle Hayes
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Dannielle Hayes
Gastown showing a city
Photo provided by Tourism British Columbia
Photo provided by Tourism British Columbia

Popular places to visit

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

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

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
Canada Place showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Vancouver Waterfront

Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Vancouver Waterfront. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Vancouver Waterfront
Vancouver Convention Centre

Vancouver Convention Centre

During your trip, find out what's happening in Vancouver Convention Centre, a top convention centre in Vancouver. Wander the waterfront or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Vancouver Convention Centre
BC Place Stadium

BC Place Stadium

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
Rogers Arena

Rogers Arena

Catch an event at Rogers Arena during your trip to Vancouver. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Rogers Arena

Activities

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$21
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$299
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Woman looks at paintings in Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada

Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

AU$40
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Vancouver's iconic dome!

Science World Ticket

AU$39
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Science World Ticket
Harbor Cruise

Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

AU$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$217
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
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Our pick of the best Central Vancouver Hotel Deals

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$317 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$317
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,431 reviews)
"Really nice hotel clean rooms , in fact clean everywhere, exceptional staff, just couldnt do enough to help. Safe area, pretty much rihht on the harbour? Everywhere was walkable."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$332 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$332
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,979 reviews)
"The location is good and the room was fine. It just smelled of cigarettes which was kind of off putting"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$162 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$162
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,861 reviews)
"Professional and lovely staff"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

YWCA Hotel
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$400 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$400
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,207 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$422 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$422
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,291 reviews)
"The beds are extremely comfortable and the soaps specific to the fairmont are very impressive. Will order them online through the fairmont. Outstanding staff, service and hospitality."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$340 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$340
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,486 reviews)
"Everything’s very nice and convenient"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver showing a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

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
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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 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
Yaletown which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. 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
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
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

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