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.
A stack of four cars on a wooden post.

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 ฿9,771 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿9,771
฿11,791 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
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 ฿5,160 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,160
฿6,227 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (3,422 reviews)
"The property was good no issues. Bed was comfortable, tea coffee was available at 6.30am until 11.30pm. Room was quite. Suggestions: would suggest tea and coffee facilities in the room would be convenient as we had a late checkin. Rooftop space was well laid out. Hotel convenient to downtown and ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
The Parker Hotel and Rooftop

The Parker Hotel and Rooftop

4 out of 5
1379 Howe St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿8,098 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿8,098
฿9,945 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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
Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
655 Burrard St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿11,921 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿11,921
฿14,385 total
30 Aug - 31 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is ฿11,159 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿11,159
฿13,466 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,154 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿7,573 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿7,573
฿9,139 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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,604 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel
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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.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and mountains in the background.

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