West Side Travel Guide

Vancouver

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and mountains in the background.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and high-rise buildings.
A dome-shaped building, a wooden bridge, and colorful autumn trees.
A beach with hay bales, a lake, mountains, and a city skyline in the background.
A water fountain display with a large dome structure in the background.

Stay near popular West Side attractions

A beach with hay bales, a lake, mountains, and a city skyline in the background.

Kitsilano Beach

9.2/10 (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

£45
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

£12
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

£12
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

£9
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

£49
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
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
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery - General Admission
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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 £74 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£74
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
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 £153 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£153
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,358 reviews)
"The staff at the hotel are excellent!"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 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 £111 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£111
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent accommodations"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Windsor Guest House

Windsor Guest House

2.5 out of 5
325 West 11th Avenue Vancouver BC
The price is £73 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£73
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (379 reviews)
"This is a gem. I was in Vancouver for an appointment at the General Hospital and this was within an easy 20 minute walk given that I did not have my car with me. The location was not only super convenient for my hospital visit but is an excellent location with easy walking or transit options to visit ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Windsor Guest House
Cozy Bedrooms Guest House

Cozy Bedrooms Guest House

3 out of 5
56 W 41st Ave Vancouver BC
The price is £97 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£97
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena are located ...
Cozy Bedrooms Guest House
Vancouver Lucy House

Vancouver Lucy House

2 out of 5
2123 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC
The price is £69 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£69
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena are located nearby.
Vancouver Lucy House
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Where to stay in West Side

Find the best West Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a bridge, buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Open Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin

Downtown Vancouver

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and BC Place Stadium 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.

A waterfront promenade at dusk with city lights in the background.

Lower Lonsdale

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

A city skyline at dusk with reflections on a calm body of water, surrounded by mountains.

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.

A blue and white Canada Line train at a station with a covered platform and modern buildings in the background.
Photo by Shona Guthrie
Open Photo by Shona Guthrie

Richmond City Centre

Known for its first-class casinos and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Richmond City Centre. Check out top attractions like Lansdowne Centre and CF Richmond Centre Mall, and jump on the metro at Lansdowne Station or Richmond-Brighouse Station to see more of the city.

A waterfront cityscape with a large Ferris wheel and a stadium.
Photo by naveen
Open Photo by naveen

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.

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