West End Travel Guide

Vancouver

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West End which includes street scenes, food and signage
West End featuring street scenes and signage
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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.

West End is Vancouver’s cultural hub, featuring the city’s gay village, heritage buildings and an assortment of cafés and shops. With a population of over 40,000, the neighbourhood is quite densely populated for North America. If the crowds become too much, escape to one of the many parks and beaches in the area.

Start out on Robson Street, West End’s main thoroughfare. Here, visit an assortment of international restaurants and fashion boutiques. On a summer evening you’ll find this area filled with West End residents enjoying dinner or drinks on restaurant terraces. Robson Street also features the hotel district of Robson Slopes. Stay in this area for easy access to the beach, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Explore Davie Village, the heart of Vancouver’s gay community, which is one of the largest in western Canada. Cafés, designer fashion outlets and nightclubs fill the area. Visit in August to see the spectacular gay pride parade, which has been attracting thousands of visitors since 1978.

See one of the most beloved pieces of Vancouver public art in Morton Park on the southern edge of West End. Yue Minjun’s A-maze-ing Laughter is a series of tall bronze sculptures showing the artist in fits of hysterical laughter. Have your photo taken alongside the oversized statues.

West End is where Vancouver’s wealthy merchants once built their mansions. As a result, a heritage district of well-preserved Victorian manors sits in the middle of the neighbourhood today. Tour the Roedde House Museum to see a collection of late 19th-century artifacts in an impressive old house. Explore the Barclay Heritage Square surrounding the house to see more antique architecture.

Located in the northern section of downtown Vancouver, West End is served by several subway stops and many buses. If you are driving, be prepared to pay a steep fee to park on one of the neighbourhood’s main streets.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in West End

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie

4 out of 5
1160 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is ₹16,387 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹16,387
₹19,774 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,352 reviews)
"Great service and was given an early check in. Rooms were clean and newly renovated"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver

2.5 out of 5
1431 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (836 reviews)
"Central location Slow check in"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is ₹32,382 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹32,382
₹39,077 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent service excellent location staff our beyond the best of the best. We had a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni
Best Western Plus Sands

Best Western Plus Sands

3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is ₹23,493 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹23,493
₹28,262 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,266 reviews)
"Location, Location and location"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Sands
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

4 out of 5
1771 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is ₹25,851 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹25,851
₹30,808 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (541 reviews)
Great place
"Great location near lots of restaurants, shops, and the park. Hotel was quiet and checkin was easy. You do have to pay to park, which is about $20 a day."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is ₹21,070 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹21,070
₹24,686 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,304 reviews)
"Amazing stay! The staff were so friendly, and the hotel was so clean :))"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
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Other neighbourhoods around West End

Gastown showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a city

Central Vancouver

3/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or BC Place Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

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Coal Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Coal Harbour. Check out Vancouver Waterfront or Jack Poole Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Burrard Station to get around town.

Coal Harbour
Downtown Vancouver showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Downtown Vancouver

4.5/5(354 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Vancouver
Yaletown showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 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.

Yaletown
Granville Island featuring a bay or harbour, a high-rise building and a city

Granville Island

5/5(5 area reviews)

Granville Island is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Granville Island Public Market and False Creek while in the area.

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Crosstown

While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like Island View Family Golf Centre and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

Crosstown

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