West Side Travel Guide
Vancouver
Popular places to visit
Vancouver General Hospital
If Vancouver General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Vancouver.
Kitsilano Beach
Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Set around an extinct volcano at Vancouver’s highest point, this spectacular space is a haven of nature in an urban setting.
Granville Island Public Market
Shop with the locals and tourists at this bustling market located near Vancouver’s city center.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Get lost in a hedge maze and admire the elegant layout of this large park with a pond hidden between the trees.
Olympic Village
You can find out about the history of Vancouver with a trip to Olympic Village. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Top hotels in West Side
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Although I did not eat here. The front clerk was absolutely phenomenal. I truly don’t remember the last time I had such amazing customer service at a hotel. The clerk was kind,friendly,funny and make a late night check in amazing.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Granville Island Hotel
Great hotel , friendly staff and fantastic location
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Had an awesome water view of Vancouver, which is not something I had expected or paid extra for. I was visiting there during off season (late January), but man, when I got to my room and looked out the window from the 23rd floor, it was amaaaaazing!! Unexpected, sometimes these unexpected upgrades ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
The room was spotless and so were the bathrooms. They were courteous, motsly kept to themselves. Somehow I didn't see when I booked the room the rules of the house such as showers could only be taken between 8 am and 10pm. Thank you for everything.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Windsor Guest House
Super clean room, breakfast was simple but good. I was lucky enough to be in the cottage by myself for the first couple of nights. The last night I had a neighbor and realized just how thin the walls are. I didn't spend much time there except to sleep but I really appreciated the close proximity ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Cozy Bedrooms Guest House
Very nice polite people me and my girlfriend squeezed into that twin and slept like babies
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Shaughnessy
While visiting Shaughnessy, you might make a stop by sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden and South Granville Shopping Street.
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and Museum of Vancouver.
Fairview
While you're in Fairview, take in top sights like Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn or Granville Island Public Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.
Granville Island
Granville Island is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Granville Island Public Market and False Creek while in the area.
Riley Park
If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Yaletown
Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Engine 374 Pavilion. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.
