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
Vancouver which includes an observatory, a river or creek and modern architecture
Stunning view of False Creek at sunset showcasing Vancouver’s skyline and mountains in the background
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 featuring modern architecture, a bay or harbour and a city

Canada Place

4.5/5(154 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.

Canada Place
Night scene of modern buildings in vancouver downtown, british columbia, canada

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

4.5/5(136 reviews)

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
Vancouver, BC, Canada, aerial panoramic city view of famous False Creek in Vancouver downtown with Cambie Bridge and BC Place Stadium in front and Vancouver Skyline in the background

BC Place Stadium

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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
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Rogers Arena

4/5(5 reviews)

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

4/5(47 reviews)

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

Granville Street
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Queen Elizabeth Theatre

1/5(1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Queen Elizabeth Theatre during your trip to Vancouver. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

AU$85
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

AU$12
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Capilano Suspension Bridge

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

AU$187
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$23
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Woman looks at paintings in Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada

Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

AU$38
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$313
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + 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$235 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$235
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (8,394 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is AU$310 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$310
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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! (5,798 reviews)
Excellent location, wonderful property, we highly recommend this hotel!!!

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
655 Burrard St Vancouver BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$261 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$261
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,778 reviews)
Our stay was excellent! Clean room, and wonderful staff. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

4 out of 5
1000 Burrard St, Vancouver BC
The price is AU$273 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$273
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,792 reviews)
Quiet atmosphere, very nice staff and vallet

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$170 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$170
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (3,649 reviews)
One staff member will make skip leave your food on the table by the sofa unattended and make you come down to retrieve it. This has happened dur8ng the hours when the front door isnt locked. So if you have a disability, book elsewhere. The elevator is the slowest in yhe world, so your food will be ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Burrard
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$176 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$176
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (4,250 reviews)
Perfect location for walking around downtown. We were visiting for JFL and it was great to find an affordable room right across from our venue

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Vancouver

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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 Vancouver Waterfront 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
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Crosstown

While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like International Village Mall 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
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 Main Street and Rickshaw Theatre, and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to get around the city.

Chinatown

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