Hotels in Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver Hotels

A gleamingly modern city with a dramatic mountain backdrop – Vancouver is certainly as good as it looks. Canada’s irresistible culinary capital, a glossy shopping mecca, and thanks to its sandy beaches, lush forests, and nearby snow-powdered mountains – it’s a convenient launch pad for outdoor adventure too. Add to that first rate museums, top notch culture haunts, and hipster hewn neighborhoods brimming with unique offerings, and it’s clear to see why Vancouver is such a happening place.

Things to see

A dazzlingly white structure crowned with 5 sails, Canada Place is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. The waterside marvel is home to a hotel, the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Vancouver World Trade Centre, and ‘FlyOver Canada’ – a mesmerizing 4D flight simulator. Stanley Park is an urban oasis unlike any other. Bordering downtown and surrounded by water, the 1,001-acre spread is richly forested, and features lakes, gardens, beaches, and walking trails that weave through the fragrant idyll. As you explore the park further you’ll discover cultural monuments including the First Nations totem poles, kid’s play areas, several restaurants, and the Vancouver Aquarium. If you’re heading to the University of British Columbia, the Museum of Anthropology is not to be missed. Set within an imposing glass-fronted structure inspired by traditional aboriginal buildings, the facility is held in high esteem for its vast collection of art, cultural, and historical artefacts – with a particular emphasis on the Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations.

Hotels in Vancouver

If you’ve got a taste for the finer things, then the 5-star hotels in Vancouver are in a luxury league of their own. Set within sheeny towers, you can expect wow-factor décor, pampering service, rooftop swimming pools, and floor-to-ceiling windows graced waterfront or cityscape views. If your budget doesn’t quite reach those lofty heights however, then the city’s more modestly-priced accommodation aims to please too. With a choice of boutique hotels, chain name favorites, and aparthotels, guests are treated to plenty of amenities, from on-site restaurants to fitness and business centers. Cheap hotels in Vancouver are in plentiful supply too, along with backpacker hostels for even thriftier pockets.

Where to stay

From colorful Chinatown, to the chic and historic Gastown, Vancouver is home to many vibrant neighborhoods. If you want to be within easy reach of the star attractions however, a hotel in Downtown Vancouver is your best bet. Within the waterside utopia of sleek skyscrapers, shopping, dining, and all hours entertainment abounds. If you’re something of an outdoors junkie, then North Vancouver is likely to tickle your fancy instead. Hikers, mountain bikers, and kayakers will all find their fix among the urban-meets-au natural landscape, whilst skiers can tackle the snowy slopes of Grouse Mountain.

How to get to Vancouver

One of Canada’s best-connected airports, Vancouver International Airport sits a convenient 7.5 miles from the city’s downtown district. It serves destinations throughout North America, as well as major cities in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Mexico – meaning you can get in from almost anywhere. When you’ve arrived a train can speed you directly from the airport to Waterfront Station (downtown’s primary terminal) in a breezy 25 minutes. Alternatively you can take a taxi, or rent a car. If you’re already within North America, Vancouver can also be reached by both VIA Rail and Amtrak services, as well as the Greyhound bus.