Vancouver Travel Guide

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Vancouver
Granville Island featuring a bay or harbour, a high-rise building and a city
Gastown featuring street scenes and a city
Stanley Park which includes rocky coastline
Vancouver featuring a skyscraper, a city and street scenes

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Where to stay in Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Downtown Vancouver

4.5/5(354 area reviews)

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and BC Place Stadium are a few top attractions in Downtown Vancouver. Hop around the city on the metro at Vancouver City Center Station or Granville Station and check out the area's captivating waterfront views, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

Downtown Vancouver
Kitsilano featuring street scenes, flowers and road cycling

West Side

While you're in West Side, take in top sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden or Kitsilano Beach, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

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Kitsilano

Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and Museum of Vancouver.

Kitsilano
West End featuring signage, a city and street scenes

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.

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Coal Harbour

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

Coal Harbour
Pacific Coliseum which includes ice skating, a sporting event and interior views

East Vancouver

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in East Vancouver, take in top sights like Port of Vancouver or Commercial Drive, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nanaimo Station or 29th Avenue Station.

East Vancouver
River Rock Casino Resort

River Rock Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8811 River Road Richmond BC
Stay at this luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10,304 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Easy to access the airport by taxi or Canada line.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 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 3.002.382 ₫ per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
3.002.382 ₫
3.517.591 ₫ total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,788 reviews)
Shuttle was great, check in was great, staff were professional and polite, very welcoming. Room was clean and well maintained

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St Vancouver BC
The price is 3.644.348 ₫ per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
3.644.348 ₫
4.397.700 ₫ total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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 restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,133 reviews)
Super close to establishments and the hotel staff are so nice

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
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.
Keefer House

Keefer House

4 out of 5
123 Keefer St Vancouver BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and cable TV channels. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Canada Place Cruise ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Most excellent stay. Beautiful sleek apartments. The coffee experience was wonderful.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Keefer House
Rosedale Condominiums

Rosedale Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street Vancouver BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,966 reviews)
Easy quick check in, Very well kept accommodations.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Rosedale Condominiums
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
Stay at this aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (643 reviews)
The room was perfect and well equipped kitchen area, had a great stay, however being sent an e mail stating we had to leave the next day was an unpleasant experience

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
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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Reviews of Vancouver

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
159
5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

My wife and I particularly enjoy Stanley Park

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing city! You can walk everywhere, great food options. Would recommend to anyone

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Aquarium was great (3 adults spent 4 hours there) and i also enjoyed the normal/space museum. There are plenty of places to eat and lots of variety too. Capilano suspension bridge is my must see recomendation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place for a short or long holiday, public transport is efficient and cheap

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A really welcoming city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing city.

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