Hotels in Vancouver
Vancouver is surrounded on three sides by water and set against the backdrop of the snow-capped North Shore Mountains. The city encompasses several distinct areas including shop-lined Robson Street, the green expanse of Stanley Park, historic Gastown, and one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. At 28 kilometres, the Seawall is part of the longest uninterrupted waterfront path in the world.
Places to stay in Vancouver
- Quality Inn & Suites — 4★ · 7.0/10 · 1221 Granville Street
- Barclay Hotel — 3★ · 7.3/10 · 1348 Robson Street
- The Burrard — 3★ · 8.6/10 · 1100 Burrard Street
- Grand Park Hotel & Suites Downtown Vancouver, an Ascend Collection Hotel — 4★ · 7.7/10 · 718 Drake Street
- Moda Hotel — 3★ · 7.8/10 · 900 Seymour Street
- Hotel Opportune — 3★ · 8.4/10 · 1431 Robson Street
- Best Western Plus Sands — 3★ · 7.9/10 · 1755 Davie Street
- Hotel Willo - previously known YWCA Hotel — 3★ · 733 Beatty Street
- Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park — 3★ · 8.6/10 · 2030 Barclay Street
- Century Plaza Hotel — 3★ · 8.3/10 · 1015 Burrard Street
Where to stay in Vancouver
Gastown is the oldest neighborhood in Vancouver, named after John "Gassy Jack" Deighton, whose saloon helped establish the area in 1867; today it's a blend of Victorian architecture, modern eateries, and quirky shops lining cobblestone lanes. Yaletown comprises two main restaurant and bar streets—Hamilton and Mainland—surrounded by modern condo buildings and a shiny waterfront marina. Kitsilano, nicknamed "Kits" by locals, is beloved for its sandy shoreline and mountain backdrop, with Kitsilano Pool—an outdoor saltwater pool near the beach—providing views of the North Shore mountains.
Why visit
Vancouver has over 18 kilometres of oceanfront beaches, from lively urban beaches with mountain backdrops to tidal flats at low tide. Kitsilano Beach features Canada's longest saltwater swimming pool, which runs parallel to the beach with uninterrupted vistas of the North Shore Mountains and Vancouver's skyline.
Getting around Vancouver
- Public transit — Canada Line SkyTrain connects downtown Vancouver to the airport in about 25 minutes
- Nearest airport — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is about 12 km south of downtown, roughly 25 minutes by Canada Line SkyTrain