West Side Travel Guide

Vancouver

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina, and mountains in the background.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and mountains in the background.
A city skyline with a prominent bridge and waterfront.
A marina with boats, a city skyline with high-rise buildings, and autumn-colored trees.
A city skyline with high-rise buildings, a body of water with boats, and autumn-colored trees.

Stay near popular West Side attractions

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Kitsilano Beach

9.2/5 (89 reviews)
Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.
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Things to do

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

£44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

£12
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

£9
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
The Vancouver Art Gallery is housed in a neoclassical courthouse designed by Victoria architect Sir Francis Rattenbury

Vancouver Art Gallery - General Admission

£19
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery - General Admission
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

£50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
Vancouver Science World Ticket

Vancouver Science World Ticket

£20
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Science World Ticket
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Top hotels in West Side

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1041 SW Marine Dr Vancouver BC
The price is £104 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£104
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,864 reviews)
"Showe are unsafe. I split no rubber mat and smooth finish shower pan .Nightmare for splits .It good thing I am in shape .Hypex extended my fingers try slow fall done by bracing my hand against walls which smooth like floor .No rails anything hang on to ."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Granville Island Hotel

Granville Island Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1253 Johnston St Vancouver BC
The price is £260 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£260
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,295 reviews)
"no breakfast from the hotel so you need to use adjacent restaurant. restaurant"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Granville Island Hotel
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
711 Broadway W Vancouver BC
The price is £200 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£200
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The water pressure was very poor. The shower curtain did not work, the floor got saturated."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch

Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch

2.5 out of 5
1106 W 49th Avenue Vancouver BC
The price is £146 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
£146
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)
"The property wasn’t what I expected. I had not received any instructions for checking in prior to my arrival at 7:30pm. I called the number for Sam that was posted by the door and left a message. Sam called right back giving me the passcode. When I went inside I was surprised to find myself in what ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
Windsor Guest House

Windsor Guest House

2.5 out of 5
325 West 11th Avenue Vancouver BC
The price is £138 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£138
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions BC Place ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
"It was perfect for an overnight stay in Vancouver prior to boarding a cruise. There were stores and restaurants within walking distance and it was a short ride into the city to the cruise port."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Windsor Guest House
Vancouver Retreat near UBC & Kitsilano Beach

Vancouver Retreat near UBC & Kitsilano Beach

Vancouver BC
Stay at this holiday home in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Robson Street and BC Place Stadium are located nearby.
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Vancouver Retreat near UBC & Kitsilano Beach
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Where to stay in West Side

Find the best West Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Vancouver

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Vancouver Waterfront 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.

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Lower Lonsdale

While visiting Lower Lonsdale, you might make a stop by sights like The Shipyards and Lonsdale Quay Market.

A waterfront park with a city skyline in the background.

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.

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East Vancouver

While you're in East Vancouver, take in top sights like Port of Vancouver or Commercial Drive, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nanaimo Station or 29th Avenue Station.

Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Open Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. 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.

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