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

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

฿1,983
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

฿392
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

฿4,701
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Aerial Tour

Vancouver Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour: City, Mountains & Islands

฿4,866
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour: City, Mountains & Islands
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

฿1,499
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 ฿8,821 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿8,821
฿10,645 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (9,768 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Staff was amazing. The room was fantastic."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street Vancouver BC
The price is ฿4,903 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,903
฿5,917 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,420 reviews)
"Great staff, comfortable beds and immaculate cleanliness."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿9,707 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿9,707
฿11,714 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,287 reviews)
"This hotel was great. The room was clean and well maintained. The location was also great as it was in the middle of downtown and right at one of the hop off hop on trolley stops."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿7,848 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿7,848
฿9,472 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is ฿11,042 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿11,042
฿13,325 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿11,433 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿11,433
฿13,797 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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

BC Place Stadium and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal 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.

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West Side

While you're in West Side, take in top sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden or West 4th Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

A waterfront cityscape with a large Ferris wheel and a stadium.
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East Vancouver

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.

Central Vancouver Travel Guide