Downtown Vancouver

Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver showing a city, modern architecture and a high-rise building
Downtown Vancouver featuring a fountain, a city and outdoor art
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Downtown Vancouver showing cycling and a garden as well as an individual male

Amble along the waterfront at Vancouver Harbour and visit theatres, shopping avenues and museums in the heart of one of Canada’s largest cities.

Downtown Vancouver is a vibrant and intriguing area with bright lights, skyscrapers and an eclectic port area. Many of the city’s main attractions and cultural highlights line the shores of the Vancouver Harbour and False Creek, which borders the city center. Experience the country’s diverse terrain with the FlyOver Canada simulator at Canada Place.

Arrive in the downtown area via the historic Waterfront Station, an example of the city’s impressive architecture. Admire its neoclassical style, red-brick façade and white columns. A few blocks southeast is GastownOpens in a new window, the oldest part of Vancouver’s downtown area. Enjoy the romantic ambiance here as you stroll down cobbled streets lined with Victorian houses.

For a more modern part of downtown Vancouver, visit the iconic shopping avenue of Robson StreetOpens in a new window. Browse upscale boutiques and immerse yourself in the fashionable setting. Dine in style at a sushi restaurant or enjoy an abundance of international cuisine along the street.

Visit the Vancouver Art Gallery to discover local artists and established international names. Peruse its collection of landscape paintings and modern photo exhibits. Another artistic highlight is the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, which hosts the Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia. Watch a performance in the auditorium, which seats almost 3,000 people.

Spend some time in ChinatownOpens in a new window to see the Sam Kee Building, which is known as the world’s narrowest commercial edifice. Visit the Chinese Cultural Centre and enjoy Chinese food from one of the many restaurants. Relax in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for some peace and quiet in the middle of the bustling city.

Downtown Vancouver is the sports hub of the city, with stadiums home to many of the city’s most popular teams. Attend an ice hockey match at Rogers Arena, where the Vancouver Canucks play. Watch Canadian football and soccer matches at BC Place Stadium.

Immediately north of the downtown area is one of the city’s highlights, Stanley ParkOpens in a new window. Follow nature trails for views of the mountains that surround the city, the expansive English Bay and dense forests.

Downtown Vancouver is a major transport hub for British Columbia and can be easily reached by bus, SkyTrain and on foot from surrounding Vancouver neighborhoods.


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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Vancouver

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is S$352 per night from 19 May to 20 May
S$352
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,590 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront. The reception and restaurant staff were professional, friendly and helpful. The hotel room was nicely updated, clean, comfortable with an exceptional full view of the harbour at Coal Harbour. The restaurant had a good menu with reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 13 May, 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
The price is S$363 per night from 19 May to 20 May
S$363
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,619 reviews)
"We were able to take a train to this gorgeous property and walk to so many restaurants and shops"

Reviewed on 15 May, 2025

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is S$448 per night from 16 May to 17 May
S$448
16 May - 17 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,336 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Staff incredible friendly. I very much enjoyed my stay at the Hyatt. It would have been nice if the restaurant was open so guests could eat breakfast in the hotel. My only complaint was the housekeeping staff did not clean my room properly. After a day out I came back and my dirty ..."

Reviewed on 12 May, 2025

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront
Fairmont Waterfront
4.5 out of 5
900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, BC
The price is S$431 per night from 19 May to 20 May
S$431
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,014 reviews)
"facilities"

Reviewed on 15 May, 2025

Fairmont Waterfront
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is S$323 per night from 18 May to 19 May
S$323
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,122 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff and neighborhood"

Reviewed on 12 May, 2025

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is S$287 per night from 19 May to 20 May
S$287
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,777 reviews)
"Location was great. Loved having sitting area and kitchen facilities in the room. Great benefit on a 6 night stay."

Reviewed on 13 May, 2025

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Vancouver

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Crosstown

While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like Chinatown Millennium Gate and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

Crosstown
Gastown showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a city

Central Vancouver

3/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Rogers Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
Yaletown showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 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.

Yaletown
Gastown which includes a city, café lifestyle and street scenes

Gastown

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Gastown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Gastown Steam Clock or Main Street.

Gastown
West End featuring signage, a city and street scenes

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.

West End
Chinatown showing heritage architecture

Chinatown

Well liked for its restaurants and gardens, Chinatown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rickshaw Theatre and Main Street, and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to get around the city.

Chinatown


Downtown Vancouver