West Side Travel Guide
Vancouver
Popular places to visit
Kitsilano Beach
Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.
Granville Island Public Market
Shop with the locals and tourists at this bustling market located near Vancouver’s city 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.
Jericho Beach
Enjoy a peaceful swim or bask in the sun at one of Vancouver’s most secluded and picturesque beaches, which was once a logging camp.
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
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver Science World Ticket
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Top hotels in West Side
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Not many amenities close by
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Granville Island Hotel
Perfect location for exploring Granville Island but the property needs some updating in the rooms
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Great options for dining nearby, transport to and from airport easy and close distance to sky train station. Rooms clean, breakfast great, Sandy the breakfast lady is the best! I would stay again anytime.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
This is my second time to stay at this hotel, will back for sure
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
We have stayed at River Rock multiple times, and love it for many reasons. This visit, we stayed there because it is so easy to get to YVR via the skytrain; we enjoyed a cocktail at the new Gordon Ramsay steak restaurant onsite and loved it! We always love to spend a bit of time in the casino as ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Very friendly staff at the breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Oct 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 Vancouver False Creek Seawall. 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.
West Side Travel Guide
Hotels Near West Side, Vancouver
- Kitsilano Hotels
- East Vancouver Hotels
- Fairview Hotels
- Central Vancouver Hotels
- Mount Pleasant Hotels
- Granville Island Hotels
- Riley Park Hotels
- Shaughnessy Hotels
- Vancouver South Hotels
- Marpole Hotels
- Dunbar Hotels
- South Cambie Hotels
- Southeast False Creek Hotels
- West Point Grey Hotels
- Kerrisdale Hotels
- Oakridge Hotels
- Arbutus Ridge Hotels
- Sunset Hotels
- Musqueam First Nation Hotels
