Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a clear blue sky.
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A cityscape with a large spherical building reflecting on calm water, surrounded by modern architecture.
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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
Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour

From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour

AU$260
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$182
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$17
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver Aerial Tour

Vancouver Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour: City, Mountains & Islands

AU$209
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour: City, Mountains & Islands
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$260
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
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Our pick of the best Downtown Vancouver Hotel Deals

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W Vancouver BC
The price is AU$455 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$455
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,774 reviews)
"Great loved it"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$251 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$251
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,422 reviews)
"Close to every where in downtown"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$500 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$500
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (3,288 reviews)
"Super clean and well maintained hotel. Lovely restaurant downstairs. Great views as well. Will definitely stay there when I visit Vancouver again"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$393 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$393
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,645 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location...the room was large, bed/pillow/bedding very comfortable...but the room it's self is a lot tired."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is AU$570 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$570
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$589 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$589
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,762 reviews)
"Great vibe"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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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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West Side

While you're in West Side, take in top sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden or West 4th Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

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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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Central Vancouver

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or BC Place Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

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