Downtown Vancouver

Vancouver

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

Amble along the waterfront at Vancouver Harbour and visit theaters, shopping avenues and museums in the heart of one of Canada’s largest cities.

Downtown Vancouver is a vibrant and intriguing area with bright lights, skyscrapers and an eclectic port area. Many of the city’s main attractions and cultural highlights line the shores of the Vancouver Harbour and False Creek, which borders the city center. Experience the country’s diverse terrain with the FlyOver Canada simulator at Canada Place.

Arrive in the downtown area via the historic Waterfront Station, an example of the city’s impressive architecture. Admire its neoclassical style, red-brick façade and white columns. A few blocks southeast is GastownOpens in a new window, the oldest part of Vancouver’s downtown area. Enjoy the romantic ambiance here as you stroll down cobbled streets lined with Victorian houses.

For a more modern part of downtown Vancouver, visit the iconic shopping avenue of Robson StreetOpens in a new window. Browse upscale boutiques and immerse yourself in the fashionable setting. Dine in style at a sushi restaurant or enjoy an abundance of international cuisine along the street.

Visit the Vancouver Art Gallery to discover local artists and established international names. Peruse its collection of landscape paintings and modern photo exhibits. Another artistic highlight is the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, which hosts the Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia. Watch a performance in the auditorium, which seats almost 3,000 people.

Spend some time in ChinatownOpens in a new window to see the Sam Kee Building, which is known as the world’s narrowest commercial edifice. Visit the Chinese Cultural Centre and enjoy Chinese food from one of the many restaurants. Relax in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for some peace and quiet in the middle of the bustling city.

Downtown Vancouver is the sports hub of the city, with stadiums home to many of the city’s most popular teams. Attend an ice hockey match at Rogers Arena, where the Vancouver Canucks play. Watch Canadian football and soccer matches at BC Place Stadium.

Immediately north of the downtown area is one of the city’s highlights, Stanley ParkOpens in a new window. Follow nature trails for views of the mountains that surround the city, the expansive English Bay and dense forests.

Downtown Vancouver is a major transport hub for British Columbia and can be easily reached by bus, SkyTrain and on foot from surrounding Vancouver neighborhoods.


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Top hotels in Downtown Vancouver

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is P14,570 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P14,570
P17,583 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (7,009 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything down town. Hotel was in good shape, showing it's age alittle(looks like they are getting a remodel this year). Staff was nice and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is P15,180 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P15,180
P18,318 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,145 reviews)
"The Sutton Place hotel was the perfect choice for our stay in Vancouver. We booked a suite for our family of four. The bottom of the sofa slid out for additional sleeping space."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is P9,327 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P9,327
P11,255 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (2,632 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

YWCA Hotel
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is P10,512 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P10,512
P12,686 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,456 reviews)
"Great location. Small room. But clean and comfortable bed."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is P15,853 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P15,853
P19,130 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (2,411 reviews)
"Property was nice,clean and walking distance to alot of amenities, this sounds a little petty but at 500 a night it would have been nice to have a microwave in the room,no vending machines or a little store on the property if you forgot anything, store are close enough to walk to though,not always ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is P15,622 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P15,622
P18,853 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (2,153 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice,but not as clean as expected. Staff was great and it is in agreat location"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 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 featuring a city, a statue or sculpture and a monument

Central Vancouver

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 the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
Yaletown featuring cafe lifestyle, a city and street scenes

Yaletown

If you're spending time in Yaletown, you might enjoy attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.

Yaletown
Gastown featuring cafe scenes, street scenes and a city

Gastown

5/5(1 area review)

Gastown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Gastown Steam Clock and Main Street while in the area.

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
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Coal Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Coal Harbour. Check out Vancouver Waterfront or Vancouver False Creek Seawall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Burrard Station to get around town.

Coal Harbour

Downtown Vancouver