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 P12,573 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P12,573
P15,172 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (1,376 reviews)
"Amazing hotel. Location is prime. However being there for 3 nights and no room cleaning once"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 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 P11,104 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P11,104
P13,409 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (1,270 reviews)
Perfectly mediocre
"Visited for the weekend, 2 adults and our teenage son. Friendly front desk staff and housekeepers. Fantastic location, especially for Stanley Park and waterfront access. Vibrant area with lots of restaurants, etc to choose from. Hotel was fine. Everything is dated and perfectly mediocre - it is a ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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! (845 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

4 out of 5
1771 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is P14,309 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P14,309
P17,053 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (553 reviews)
"Well-equipped kitchen. Excellent facilities. Large comfortable bed. Looked out onto a quiet courtyard area. Very handy location to shops and transport and the beach. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is P19,903 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P19,903
P24,019 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful. The place was immaculate great central area walkable lots of good restaurants and shopping around."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is P11,733 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P11,733
P13,747 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (2,453 reviews)
"Great 👍"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
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