Title: Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Vancouver, Portland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Vancouver](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Vancouver-Portland-Hotels.0-n6173334-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Portland.d178299.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portland.d178299.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Vancouver Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Vancouver.d6173334.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Vancouver Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Vancouver.d6173334.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide ## Portland ![Those of us who live in a certain neighborhood of the Lincoln district know that for one month every year we won't have to worry about turning on our porch lights. If the street lamps should fail, well, that's not really of any concern. Say the moon itself were to pop out of the sky and go flying into space. No big deal. Because for a glorious 30 days every winter, we're able to bask in the glow of a house lit bright enough to make artificial sunshine. A sight so startling, it causes commuters to back up traffic as they sit in their cars and gape. It wasn't always that way. A few years back, the charming old couple who lives in the place started to put out a few lights to decorate their home. The next year they added a few more, and the year after that -- again -- some more. At some point, however, they seem to have developed a kind of high tolerance for luminescence. And when that happened, the floodgates were open. What you see in these photos is the early December version of what, by Christmas day, will be a kind of multi-colored solar flare emanating from the front yard of their home. It can really be a beautiful thing to behold, as anyone who sees it for the first time can tell you. And those of us who live here have accepted with pride this red and gold meteor which appears in our midst during every gloomy Northwest December. Can you blame us? We may be the only block on earth entirely visible from space. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134835/81ca77f8-d8f9-45cc-97ac-4d1519e6e431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Those of us who live in a certain neighborhood of the Lincoln district know that for one month every year we won't have to worry about turning on our porch lights. If the street lamps should fail, well, that's not really of any concern. Say the moon itself were to pop out of the sky and go flying into space. No big deal. Because for a glorious 30 days every winter, we're able to bask in the glow of a house lit bright enough to make artificial sunshine. A sight so startling, it causes commuters to back up traffic as they sit in their cars and gape. It wasn't always that way. A few years back, the charming old couple who lives in the place started to put out a few lights to decorate their home. The next year they added a few more, and the year after that -- again -- some more. At some point, however, they seem to have developed a kind of high tolerance for luminescence. And when that happened, the floodgates were open. What you see in these photos is the early December version of what, by Christmas day, will be a kind of multi-colored solar flare emanating from the front yard of their home. It can really be a beautiful thing to behold, as anyone who sees it for the first time can tell you. And those of us who live here have accepted with pride this red and gold meteor which appears in our midst during every gloomy Northwest December. Can you blame us? We may be the only block on earth entirely visible from space. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134835/81ca77f8-d8f9-45cc-97ac-4d1519e6e431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A miserably wet day to have an alternator die out on the freeway, but the subsequent journey to the closest open mechanic deposited me next to this beautiful structure. Originally a First Christian Church, it was built in 1925 to house a thriving congregation which had outgrown its most recent house of worship. The building is now home to the unaffiliated Compass Church. Even on a horribly grey day, the austere beauty of the place shines through. http://ncbible.org/nwh/WaClark.html And, yes, I love the #Architecture of the place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134835/31c885fd-9069-437b-94f8-f4d8bdb34fff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![No longer a theater, this is now a gallery and the offices of Vancouver's Farmers Market. But it has a storied past, and in 2017 will be 150 years old. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slocum_House_%28Vancouver,_Washington%29](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134835/6f64830f-9cda-4686-9999-9661a8e1a31a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The talking clocktower with the dancing salmon at Esther Short Park. The cylindrical building in the background is a local landmark -- a set of apartments known as the "Smith Tower," (officially Mid-Columbia Manor). But that's a subject for another day. http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrichard/2007/11/esther_short_park.html](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134835/f31541ec-5e3c-43c4-8d3f-414a1858d6a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Vancouver Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Portland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland.dx178299) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Esther Short Park which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170211/724add93-1678-494e-ad51-15c3fa3cfa3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Esther Short Park Relax by fountains, shop in bustling markets and listen to concerts in a scenic park that has become the city of Vancouver’s premier outdoor public space. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Esther-Short-Park-Downtown-Vancouver.d6170211.Attraction) ![Some pieces are contemporary, and decidedly on the whimsical side. This one is entitled "If Gucci Were a Straight Dancer from Oklahoma" by Angela Swedberg](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134835/51d6b43d-37b6-44c6-a663-96fcbbb28b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clark County Historical Museum You can study the exhibits at Clark County Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Vancouver. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clark-County-Historical-Museum-Portland.d6170203.Attraction) #### The Academy You can find out about the history of Vancouver with a stop at The Academy. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Academy-Downtown-Vancouver.d553248621532650421.Attraction) #### Vancouver Farmers Market During your trip to Vancouver, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Vancouver Farmers Market. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vancouver-Farmers-Market-Downtown-Vancouver.d6173338.Attraction) #### The Source Climbing Center Enjoy a trip to The Source Climbing Center and popular activities such as cycling in Vancouver. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Source-Climbing-Center-Downtown-Vancouver.d553248621532650422.Attraction) #### Regal City Center You can take time to visit Regal City Center during your travels to Vancouver. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Regal-City-Center-Downtown-Vancouver.d941654126673481728.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/377450/d9664a8a-791c-4b64-89e7-c4117f474489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Multnomah Falls & Gorge Waterfalls Tour £63 per traveller **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-multnomah-falls-gorge-waterfalls-tour.a377450.activity-details) ![Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750997/c820f411-cf79-4db0-9f68-8b4665a90575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland: Bridgetown Lunch Cruise £65 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-bridgetown-lunch-cruise.a4750997.activity-details) ![Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438108/fa7862af-8c2e-4832-b281-b60125b0267c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland £106 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-guided-oregon-coast-tour-from-portland.a4438108.activity-details) ![All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46061742/bbf31b2c-ae77-41ae-b64d-a89c407cdcc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour £96 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-inclusive-downtown-portland-food-tour.a46061742.activity-details) ![An inspired guest soaking in the mist of magnificent Latourell Falls!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45273911/61faa803-363b-498c-96b4-86428c3ddc92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour £52 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-columbia-river-gorge-waterfalls-tour.a45273911.activity-details) ![Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635352/ae350355-d9a8-4344-a2a0-419fef4f3b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portland-ghosts-boos-and-booze-haunted-pub-crawl.a44635352.activity-details) [See all activities in Portland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Portland.d178299.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Vancouver ![Comfort Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5100/5083/28f718b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown City Center 401 E 13th Street Vancouver WA £70 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,146 reviews) It was nice. Having the Black Angus Steak House right next door made a New Years Eve out on the road ok. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=5083&PinnedHotelID=5083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173334) ![AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77970000/77963200/77963158/d0b5eee6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront 333 W COLUMBIA WAY Vancouver WA £148 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews) friendly staff comfortable room Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=77963158&PinnedHotelID=77963158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173334) ![Hilton Vancouver Washington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1178400/1178378/2c797079_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Vancouver Washington 301 W. 6th Street Vancouver WA £121 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Staff and location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=1178378&PinnedHotelID=1178378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173334) ![The Paramount Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/340000/330600/330558/b2e58e4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Paramount Hotel 808 SW Taylor St Portland OR £79 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,182 reviews) Loved it. Great hotel, great location Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=330558&PinnedHotelID=330558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173334) ![The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17400000/17395500/17395433/e0472e48_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel 545 SW Taylor St Portland OR £127 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Portland. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Excelent service Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=17395433&PinnedHotelID=17395433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173334) ![Radisson Hotel Portland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40700/40663/6c6ccb81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Portland Airport 6233 NE 78th Court Portland OR £83 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,967 reviews) Very clean room. Super friendly staff! Really fun coffee machine in the lobby. Restaurant food was not good. The front desk graciously refunded the meal. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=40663&PinnedHotelID=40663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6173334) [See all 2,800 properties in Downtown Vancouver](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6173334) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown Vancouver hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173334&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173334&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173334&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173334&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173334&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6173334&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Vancouver ![0_133750541](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054573/910e078e-d76c-43de-bb36-1f3e8257a592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Portland Travellers love North Portland for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Delta Park-Vanport Station or Expo Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Moda Center and Portland International Raceway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Portland.dx6054573) ![Portland_InternationalRaceway_6078401-1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078401/c86c848a-2939-4ae4-9b48-580580240cef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kenton While you're in Kenton, take in top sights like Portland International Raceway or Heron Lakes Golf Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kenton-North Denver Avenue Station or Delta Park-Vanport Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenton.dx553248635976386986) ![China town, Portland Oregon..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2759/29b48446-8ff2-4108-95b7-a9c93fc21274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest Portland While you're in Northwest Portland, take in top sights like Leif Erickson Trail or Pittock Mansion, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop or NW Northrup & 22nd Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portland-Northwest-Portland.dx553248635976007246) ![Portland_WonderBallroom_6325924-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6325924/e4eb9065-c683-4278-abfb-2a5705958a0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eliot While you're in Eliot, take in top sights like Wonder Ballroom and jump on the metro at Albina-Mississippi Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eliot.dx553248635976384809) ![The Portland skyline on a crisp clear winter night. The Eastbank Esplanade is an ideal stroll the see this beautiful city at any hour of the day. #Oregon #Portland #skyline #night #Eastbankesplanade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2759/9429211f-0e18-40d0-b016-76c7a17f3e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Portland While you're in Northeast Portland, take in top sights like Moda Center or Colwood National Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center or NE 82nd Avenue Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Northeast-Portland.dx553248635975749210) ![Moda Center which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295463/74847dbb-6327-4f91-9946-81d768d0f608.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lloyd District 3.5/5(5 area reviews) Enjoy the popular shops in Lloyd District. Moda Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at NE Grand & Multnomah Stop or NE 7th & Holladay Stop to see more of Portland. 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