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

Rp1.060.427
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Hop-On Hop-Off Vancouver: 24 or 48 hour Sightseeing Options

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

Rp829.900
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off Vancouver: 24 or 48 hour Sightseeing Options
Looking out over the Howe Sound vista

Whistler Tour: Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls Stops

Rp3.334.756
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whistler Tour: Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls Stops
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

Rp209.685
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Rp3.249.493
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Rp285.223
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
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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 Rp2.803.039 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp2.803.039
Rp3.382.437 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (10,405 reviews)
"We weren’t there for long stayed here for a concert at bc place it was within walking distance of everything you could want to do in Vancouver area close proximity to nice brunch places snd harbour room was clean staff was friendly and helpful the renovated room"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

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 Rp2.893.805 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.893.805
Rp3.492.070 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! (3,219 reviews)
"Very nice staff especially our room attendant on the 19th floor."

Reviewed on 18 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 Rp3.457.268 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp3.457.268
Rp4.172.178 total
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,308 reviews)
"Excellent location, especially when you’re going on a cruise. Beautiful property and room."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

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 Rp2.281.899 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.281.899
Rp2.845.489 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! (2,481 reviews)
"Staff was very nice, we arrived slightly early and they already had our room ready! Room was clean and had a nice view of the city. Hotel in walking distance near shops, restaurants, etc"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

The Parker Hotel and Rooftop
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is Rp2.791.820 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.791.820
Rp3.369.074 total
1 Nov - 2 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! (4,309 reviews)
"Saw cockroach on the floor of our hotel room. Super noisy if you’re staying on the side of the hospital. Will not stay again."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

The Burrard
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St Vancouver BC
The price is Rp2.281.899 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp2.281.899
Rp2.753.831 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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
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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