Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia, home to about 700,000 people (about 2.7 million in Metro Vancouver) between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. This guide covers Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, SkyTrain transit, day trips and practical costs for visitors.
Accommodation overview
Vancouver's hotels concentrate in downtown, Coal Harbour and the West End, with luxury waterfront properties near Canada Place, boutique options in Yaletown and Gastown, and airport hotels in Richmond along the Canada Line. Rates peak from June to September, during cruise season and around major events; the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in June and July pushed downtown rates well above normal. The Canada Line from YVR to Waterfront station, the SkyTrain and the SeaBus make a car unnecessary for most visits. Rates are quoted in CAD with approximate USD conversions at 1 USD = 1.43 CAD; GST, provincial sales tax on accommodation and hotel taxes are added to the room rate.
- Budget
- CAD $35-200 (approx. USD $25-140) per night for hostels and budget hotels
- Mid-range
- CAD $170-330 (approx. USD $120-230) per night for mid-range and upscale hotels
- Luxury
- CAD $330-900 and up (approx. USD $230-630 and up) per night for luxury hotels
- Where to stay
- Downtown or Coal Harbour, near the SkyTrain, the Canada Line and the SeaBus
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
Barclay Hotel
Small older three-star hotel on Robson Street near Stanley Park and English Bay.
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Hostelling International hostel in the West End near Davie Street and English Bay, with four-bed dorms and private rooms.
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Heritage hotel operating since 1898 near Gastown and Yaletown, with European-style rooms.
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Social hostel on Granville Street with dorms and private rooms.
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Budget hostel and pub in a heritage building at Cambie and Water streets, in Gastown.
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Budget hotel-hostel run by the YWCA near Rogers Arena and Library Square.
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Hostel in a former army barracks building by Jericho Beach Park, about 20 minutes by bus from downtown.
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Mid-range hotel on Kingsway near Main Street, with a restaurant, bar and fitness room.
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Limited-service hotel on Bridgeport Road, near the Bridgeport Canada Line station.
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Limited-service hotel near Metrotown mall and SkyTrain.
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Loden Hotel
Small modern boutique hotel of 77 rooms near the Coal Harbour waterfront, with a rooftop bar.
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High-rise Marriott in the business district with an indoor pool, hot tub and 24-hour fitness centre.
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Mid-range tower near Coal Harbour with an outdoor pool and on-site restaurant.
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Large downtown Hyatt tower on Burrard Street close to the Burrard SkyTrain station and Waterfront.
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Large hotel of 561 rooms just off Robson Street with an indoor pool, Vida Spa and Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar.
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Family-owned boutique hotel near the Vancouver Art Gallery with a hotel spa and bar.
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Twin-tower hotel of 746 rooms with an indoor pool and hot tubs near Granville and Robson streets.
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Marriott-managed hotel of 197 rooms with an indoor lap pool, sauna and steam room, a short walk from Robson Street and the waterfront.
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All-suite tower at the Yaletown edge of Robson Street with an outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre.
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Extended-stay style hotel with studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchens near Granville Street.
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Mid-range hotel near BC Place, Rogers Arena and Chinatown, with an on-site pub and restaurant.
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Mid-range hotel on Granville Street close to the Granville SkyTrain station and the entertainment strip.
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Suite hotel on Burrard Street with a hotel spa and fitness area.
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Ivy-covered 1912 heritage hotel of about 120 rooms facing English Bay, steps from Stanley Park.
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Art-focused boutique hotel on Robson Street with Museum Floor rooms furnished with First Nations art.
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Smoke-free tower of 214 rooms on Robson Street, with balcony rooms and a pool.
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Suite hotel on Davie Street near English Bay Beach with kitchen-equipped rooms.
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Design-led boutique hotel on Davie Street in Yaletown with an in-house Italian-inspired restaurant, Capo.
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Indigenous-owned boutique lodge and art gallery near Gastown and Chinatown.
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Waterfront hotel on Granville Island next to the public market and False Creek.
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237-room hotel in central Richmond with a heated rooftop pool, linked to the Canada Line by shuttle or bus.
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390-room hotel in Richmond's city centre area, near Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line station.
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Richmond Golden Village hotel with a free airport shuttle, about ten minutes from departures.
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Older marina-side airport hotel on Sea Island, suited to a short stay before a flight.
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Airport-area hotel in Richmond with a restaurant and pub; an elevator renovation ran from April to May 2026.
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Hotel inside the Metropolis at Metrotown complex, a short walk from Metrotown SkyTrain station.
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21-storey hotel of about 220 rooms and suites next to a casino, in the Willingdon and Dominion area.
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106-room waterfront hotel in Lower Lonsdale with a 25-metre indoor pool, about 400 m from Lonsdale Quay and a SeaBus ride from downtown.
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70-room hotel above Lonsdale Quay Market, opened under the Coast brand on 3 September 2025.
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Fairmont Pacific Rim
Waterfront luxury hotel beside Canada Place and the cruise terminal, home to the Willow Stream Spa.
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Waterfront hotel at the top of the Canada Place complex with direct access to the cruise ship terminal.
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Full-service waterfront hotel next to Canada Place, with harbour and North Shore mountain views.
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Resort-style waterfront hotel beside Stanley Park with outdoor pools and a marina setting.
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119-room downtown hotel, formerly the Shangri-La, converted under Hyatt management (interim name Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni) with a relaunch as Park Hyatt planned for 2026.
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Restored 1927 landmark hotel in central downtown, home to Hawksworth Restaurant.
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Copper-roofed heritage hotel opened in 1939, a downtown landmark opposite Christ Church Cathedral.
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Casino resort-style hotel beside BC Place and the seawall, with a spa and hydrotherapy lounge.
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Autograph Collection hotel in the Parq Vancouver complex with a rooftop urban park and lounge.
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In-terminal hotel of 386 rooms at Vancouver International Airport with a spa, indoor pool and 24-hour fitness centre.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Coal Harbour
Waterfront district beside Canada Place, the cruise terminal and the Stanley Park seawall, with the Fairmont Pacific Rim, Pan Pacific, Westin Bayshore and Loden.
Best for: All travelers
Downtown
Central core around Burrard, Georgia and Robson streets with the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Rosewood Hotel Georgia and Hyatt Regency, plus Granville Street entertainment strip hotels and hostels.
Best for: All travelers
West End
Residential area between downtown and Stanley Park with hotels along Robson and Davie streets and near English Bay Beach.
Best for: All travelers
Yaletown
Converted warehouse district with restaurants, the seawall and BC Place, home to Opus, JW Marriott Parq and DOUGLAS.
Best for: All travelers
Gastown and Chinatown
Heritage districts east of downtown with boutique options such as Skwachays Lodge and budget hostels.
Best for: All travelers
Granville Island, Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant
Fewer hotels but good access to Granville Island Public Market, Jericho Beach and Main Street dining.
Best for: All travelers
Richmond and YVR
Airport-area hotels along the Canada Line, including the in-terminal Fairmont Vancouver Airport, about 25 minutes by train to downtown.
Best for: All travelers
Burnaby and North Shore
Metrotown and Brentwood hotels on the SkyTrain, plus Lower Lonsdale hotels reached by SeaBus from Waterfront Station.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Waterfront luxury hotel beside Canada Place and the cruise terminal, home to the Willow Stream Spa.
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Waterfront hotel at the top of the Canada Place complex with direct access to the cruise ship terminal.
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Full-service waterfront hotel next to Canada Place, with harbour and North Shore mountain views.
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Resort-style waterfront hotel beside Stanley Park with outdoor pools and a marina setting.
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Small modern boutique hotel of 77 rooms near the Coal Harbour waterfront, with a rooftop bar.
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High-rise Marriott in the business district with an indoor pool, hot tub and 24-hour fitness centre.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book 2-4 months ahead for June to September cruise season and for major events; downtown rates rise sharply.
Check whether the quoted rate includes GST, provincial sales tax and hotel taxes, which add up on top of the room rate.
Airport hotels in Richmond are cheaper and the Canada Line reaches Waterfront in about 26 minutes.
Downtown parking commonly costs CAD $40-70 per night; transit makes a car unnecessary for most visits.
Hostels such as HI Vancouver and Samesun offer private rooms as well as dorm beds.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.