Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Vancouver showing a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city
Downtown Vancouver which includes a city, a fountain and outdoor art
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Downtown Vancouver showing cycling and a park as well as an individual male

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.

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
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
Granville Street which includes shopping and signage as well as a large group of people

Granville Street

Neon lights lead the way to Downtown Vancouver's main entertainment and nightlife district. Time to put your party shoes on!

Granville Street
TELUS World of Science showing interior views as well as a small group of people

Science World

Through exciting games and exhibits learn about science at one of Vancouver’s most family-friendly educational attractions.

Science World

Activities

[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$289
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$337
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Vancouver's iconic dome!

Science World Ticket

AU$40
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Science World Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$21
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
1-Day Vancouver City Tour [Silver] Bus Tour

Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour

AU$113
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour
FlyOver Canada - Vancouver

FlyOver Canada - Vancouver

AU$32
per adult
FlyOver Canada - Vancouver
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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$371 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$371
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (7,319 reviews)
"The harbor view was lovely, the restaurant was very satisfactory with a particularly good breakfast buffet. The room was clean and comfortable. The only complaint was the lack of a bathroom fan that could be turned on. The staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$193 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$193
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (2,817 reviews)
"Clean room and staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

YWCA Hotel
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$427 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$427
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (2,939 reviews)
"Yaletown is a good area of Vancouver."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$402 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$402
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,178 reviews)
"Our upgraded room was very large and comfortable. The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel is located in a great location and walkable to many restaurants, shopping, and the waterfront."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$345 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$345
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,461 reviews)
"Location."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$484 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$484
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (2,273 reviews)
"Great location and staff was very helpful. Easy parking and car rental company right next door."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 showing a statue or sculpture, a monument and outdoor art

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
Yaletown which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 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
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
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
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

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