West End

Vancouver

West End which includes street scenes, a city and signage
West End which includes food, markets and signage
West End showing signage and street scenes
West End featuring flowers, a city and outdoor art
West End featuring outdoor eating, a city and street scenes

Home to Vancouver’s gay village, this neighborhood is one of the city’s most densely populated and liveliest, with popular cafés, shops and nightclubs.

West End is Vancouver’s cultural hub, featuring the city’s gay village, heritage buildings and an assortment of cafés and shops. With a population of over 40,000, the neighborhood is quite densely populated for North America. If the crowds become too much, escape to one of the many parks and beaches in the area.

Start out on Robson Street, West End’s main thoroughfare. Here, visit an assortment of international restaurants and fashion boutiques. On a summer evening you’ll find this area filled with West End residents enjoying dinner or drinks on restaurant terraces. Robson Street also features the hotel district of Robson Slopes. Stay in this area for easy access to the beach, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Explore Davie Village, the heart of Vancouver’s gay community, which is one of the largest in western Canada. Cafés, designer fashion outlets and nightclubs fill the area. Visit in August to see the spectacular gay pride parade, which has been attracting thousands of visitors since 1978.

See one of the most beloved pieces of Vancouver public art in Morton Park on the southern edge of West End. Yue Minjun’s A-maze-ing Laughter is a series of tall bronze sculptures showing the artist in fits of hysterical laughter. Have your photo taken alongside the oversized statues.

West End is where Vancouver’s wealthy merchants once built their mansions. As a result, a heritage district of well-preserved Victorian manors sits in the middle of the neighborhood today. Tour the Roedde House Museum to see a collection of late 19th-century artifacts in an impressive old house. Explore the Barclay Heritage Square surrounding the house to see more antique architecture.

Located in the northern section of downtown Vancouver, West End is served by several subway stops and many buses. If you are driving, be prepared to pay a steep fee to park on one of the neighborhood’s main streets.


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Top hotels in West End

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie

4 out of 5
1160 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is P12,317 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P12,317
P14,863 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,378 reviews)
"Very spacious. Excellent location"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Best Western Plus Sands

Best Western Plus Sands

3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P13,176 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
P13,176
P15,874 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,276 reviews)
"We loved the location. The front desk staff was welcoming and friendly every time we passed by and check in and out. Can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Best Western Plus Sands
Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver

2.5 out of 5
1431 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (869 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is P18,500 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P18,500
P22,325 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, great service and super clean."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni
River Rock Casino Resort

River Rock Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is P12,846 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P12,846
P16,006 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9,494 reviews)
Excellent
"Very nice stay"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

River Rock Casino Resort
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is P15,942 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P15,942
P18,677 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,632 reviews)
"Very"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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