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

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

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

฿1,551
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

฿1,982
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
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
88% of travellers recommend
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver Aerial Tour

Vancouver Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour: City, Mountains & Islands

฿4,863
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour: City, Mountains & Islands
Vancouver International Airport YVR VIP Lounge Access

Vancouver International Airport YVR VIP Lounge Access

฿1,495
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 ฿5,768 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿5,768
฿6,961 total
29 Oct - 30 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 Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St Vancouver BC
The price is ฿4,990 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,990
฿6,022 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (3,222 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, comfortable beds. Located downtown. Only downside was the check in process which was slow after coming back from the Rocky Mountaineer. Read numerous complaints from customers staying at the hotel after the train trip hence in my opinion this hotel should not be affiliated with the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is ฿7,202 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿7,202
฿8,691 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ฿4,225 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,225
฿5,269 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,487 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Parker Hotel and Rooftop
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is ฿5,169 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,169
฿6,238 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (4,289 reviews)
"The staff who greeted us upon arrival were supremely helpful and friendly. The hotel is a cute little fubky place with an awesome little oasis of a courtyard, an onsite photo booth ( so fun!), comfy and clean rooms & proximity to everything downtown. We walked everywhere! And took the train. Many ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

The Burrard
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 ฿3,257 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,257
฿3,930 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (3,529 reviews)
"Bathroom walls were dirty as well as bathroom door. Parking is 2 blocks away which you pay for. It was meh. Wish we had booked somewhere else."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
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Where to stay in Central Vancouver

Find the best Central Vancouver areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a bridge, buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Open Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin

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.

A waterfront promenade at dusk with city lights in the background.

Lower Lonsdale

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

A city skyline at dusk with reflections on a calm body of water, surrounded by mountains.

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.

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 South Granville, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

Central Vancouver Travel Guide