Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a clear blue sky.
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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.

Stay near popular Downtown 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
Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$262
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
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
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
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$23
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown 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$281 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$281
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
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$190 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$190
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$315 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$315
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$163 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
AU$163
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,351 reviews)
"Awesome place! Great vibe!!"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

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$204 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$204
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
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$166 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$166
8 Nov - 9 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! (4,722 reviews)
"Room was stinky and dirty and the shower drain didn’t drain"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

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

Find the best Downtown Vancouver areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Vancouver
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Lower Lonsdale

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Photo by naveen
Open Photo by naveen

East Vancouver

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.

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