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.

West Side
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.

West End
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
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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
Gastown showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a city

Central Vancouver

3/5(2 area reviews)

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 of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is 4.750.124 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
4.750.124 ₫
5.565.244 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,118 reviews)
"In hotel area with good views of the shore."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
River Rock Casino Resort
River Rock Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
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 their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,228 reviews)
"Had a great time. Beds were so comfortable and staff was so nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

River Rock Casino Resort
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is 5.959.236 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
5.959.236 ₫
7.191.333 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,832 reviews)
"Great location. Clean, quiet. Great stay."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
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.
Rosedale Condominiums
Rosedale Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,819 reviews)
"It was spacious and clean. Easy to check into and great location"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 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 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (529 reviews)
"Essentially it is located in a rental apartment building above a mall with grocery and dollar store. There is no concierge. Nice kitchenette but would have to buy cooking oil, seasoning etc. We had a king suite but the room itself was claustrophobic, the pullout sofa bed was extremely squeaky, and ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
3 out of 5
2030 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,065 reviews)
Clean.
"Very clean and spacious. Great location. Accommodation generally dated but suitable for our needs."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
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
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4 - Good 36%
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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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