What's it like in Central Vancouver?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Vancouver's Central Vancouver neighbourhood has to offer. Experience the best of Central Vancouver with a visit to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium.

Where is the best place to stay in Central Vancouver?

Based on our traveller data, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Vancouver. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Vancouver Waterfront, and it offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver) and The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Central Vancouver?

Expedia has 747 hotels and other accommodation options in Central Vancouver to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Vancouver area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Vancouver, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Central Vancouver.

What is there to do around this Vancouver neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Stanley Park, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and David Lam Park. Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Rogers Arena are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as BC Place Stadium, Vancouver Waterfront and Robson Street. When you're sightseeing in Vancouver, Port of Vancouver and BCIT Downtown Campus are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Central Vancouver and the greater Vancouver area?

If you want to see more of the city, Granville Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Vancouver City Center Station and Waterfront Metro Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Vancouver Waterfront Station.

Top 10 Central Vancouver Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Central Vancouver hotels

1. Pan Pacific Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Amarpreet Kaur

RM1,349 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

2. Paradox Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Ashley

RM1,590 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

3. Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Kathleen

RM1,422 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

4. EXchange Hotel Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Ben

RM1,359 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

5. The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Gwen

RM1,434 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

6. Georgian Court Hotel, WorldHotels Elite

Central Vancouver

Mehran

RM1,254 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

7. Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Central Vancouver

Garland

RM1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

8. The St. Regis Hotel

Central Vancouver

Karin

RM1,208 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

9. Fairmont Waterfront

Central Vancouver

Debbie

RM1,339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

10. Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton, Downtown Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Rafael

RM1,114 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

11. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

Central Vancouver

richard

RM1,799 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. Hotel Blu Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Erika

RM1,413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

13. The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Nicole

RM1,340 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

14. Modo on Granville

Central Vancouver

Frank

RM715 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Executive Hotel Le Soleil

Central Vancouver

PHIL

RM1,429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

16. The Burrard

Central Vancouver

Beverly

RM909 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

17. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Janet Lynne

RM1,452 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

18. Auberge Vancouver Hotel

Central Vancouver

Ray

RM1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

19. JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

Central Vancouver

Gordon

RM1,796 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

20. Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA

Central Vancouver

Louis

RM1,176 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Where to stay in Central Vancouver

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Downtown Vancouver

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Lower Lonsdale

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

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West End

Home to Vancouver’s gay village, this neighborhood is one of the city’s most densely populated and liveliest, with popular cafés, shops and nightclubs.

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West Side

While you're in West Side, take in top sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden or Kitsilano Beach, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

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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.

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