Central Vancouver Travel Guide

Vancouver

A waterfront cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a distinctive curved building with a wooden facade.
A waterfront cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and autumn-colored trees.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a roundabout.
A waterfront cityscape with a large Ferris wheel and a stadium.
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Stay near popular Central Vancouver attractions

A waterfront promenade with modern buildings, a glass structure, and a sign indicating Canada Place.

Canada Place

9.0/10 (15,197 reviews)
Fly above Canada’s stunning scenery aboard a flight simulator and watch a movie in the open-air cinema at this expansive entertainment complex.
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Things to do

Hop-On Hop-Off Vancouver: 24 or 48 hour Sightseeing Options

Hop-On Hop-Off Vancouver: 24 or 48 hour Sightseeing Options

฿1,724
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off Vancouver: 24 or 48 hour Sightseeing Options
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

฿1,984
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
FlyOver Canada - Vancouver

Flyover in Vancouver

฿769
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Vancouver
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

฿392
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets

Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets

฿236
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver International Airport YVR VIP Lounge Access

Vancouver International Airport YVR VIP Lounge Access

฿1,381
per adult
Vancouver International Airport YVR VIP Lounge Access
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Top hotels in Central Vancouver

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W Vancouver BC
The price is ฿7,415 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿7,415
฿8,949 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is ฿4,395 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,395
฿5,303 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,246 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location central to the shops and restaurants. The facilities were great and the reception staff were helpful. This is a small hotel which we prefer."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

The Burrard
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is ฿8,478 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿8,478
฿10,231 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Parker Hotel and Rooftop

The Parker Hotel and Rooftop

4 out of 5
1379 Howe St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿4,934 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,934
฿6,124 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Parker Hotel and Rooftop
Paradox Vancouver

Paradox Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
1161 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿9,211 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿9,211
฿11,115 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,445 reviews)
"Great value for the price and location"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Paradox Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿7,158 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿7,158
฿8,638 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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Where to stay in Central Vancouver

Find the best Central Vancouver areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Vancouver

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.

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Lower Lonsdale

While visiting Lower Lonsdale, you might make a stop by sights like The Shipyards and Lonsdale Quay Market.

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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.

A blue and white Canada Line train at a station with a covered platform and modern buildings in the background.
Photo by Shona Guthrie
Open Photo by Shona Guthrie

Richmond City Centre

Known for its first-class casinos and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Richmond City Centre. Check out top attractions like Lansdowne Centre and CF Richmond Centre Mall, and jump on the metro at Lansdowne Station or Richmond-Brighouse Station to see more of the city.

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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.

Central Vancouver Travel Guide