Hotels in Vancouver, Canada

Best places to stay in Vancouver

Nestled along the west coast seaport of British Columbia is the beautiful city of Vancouver. It is easy to see why it features among the top tier cities of the world and is a much sought-after place to live. As a bustling metropolis surrounded by water, Vancouver is Canada’s most culturally diverse city. Movie producers flock to the city for its aesthetics and scenic vistas. With mountains surrounding the city and reflecting in the ocean, the thriving art scene, hiking trails and nightlife, you find something to explore just about everywhere you go. When looking for hotels in Vancouver, it is all about the neighbourhood and the experience you want in the city.

Downtown Vancouver

If hustle and bustle describes your ideal adventure, you can stay in the heart of the action right in Downtown Vancouver. These hotels accommodate both business and pleasure, and include some of the city’s most luxurious and boutique notables. In downtown, your best hotel options include the swanky L’Hermitage Hotel on Richards Street and the Opus Hotel Vancouver on Davie Street with everything from extravagant shampoos to modern accommodations and amazing room service.

Chinatown

Vancouver’s Chinatown is vibrant, cool, and has somewhat of a gritty vibe going on. Most of the hotels in Chinatown are budget hotels, like the Patricia Hotel.

Gastown

Gastown is a popular tourist neighbourhood. The steam clock, the area’s biggest attraction, combined with the bars, clubs, and cool restaurants gives you plenty to explore. It is also one of the older and more well-preserved areas of the city. You are just 15 minutes walking distance from Granville Street, and you can hop to the Waterfront Station for the SkyTrain and SeaBus. For a boutique hotel, stay at the Victorian Hotel or the contemporary and artsy Skwachays Lodge on West Pender.

Yaletown

Yaletown offers up the hippest restaurants, waterfront views, and boutique hotspots. Yaletown is the best location for luxury hotel accommodations too, like Hotel Blu & Residences Vancouver on the eastern end of Robson Street. It is conveniently located between Yaletown and Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain, and gives you a quieter stay.

Olympic Village

If you are ready to soak up the history of the Olympics, Olympic Village and Granville Island are perfect places to see. These areas are family-friendly, romantic, and great for relaxation. For a pristine hotel, book a room at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. For something more affordable and family-friendly, try the YWCA Hotel.

Waterfront and Coal Harbour

If your ideal vacation is on the waterfront and harbour sections of Vancouver, Coal Harbour hotels are perfect. Here you can see the sun rise and set over the blue waters below, walk to historic sites, enjoy the nightlife, and get out on the waterfront without walking far. Stay at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver right on the water’s edge or the opulent Coast Coal Harbour Hotel by APA.

Cheap hotels in Vancouver

Vancouver can get expensive, especially staying in downtown or by the harbour. Luckily, you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy this vibrant city. Of course, you want to be cautious about where you pick your cheap stay, because some are not necessarily the cleanest or safest. To make it easier, we suggest trying the Barclay House Bed and Breakfast on Barclay Street. Also check the Samesun Backpacker Hostel or the HI-Vancouver Central, both on Granville Street.