West End

Vancouver
West End featuring markets, food and street scenes
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 neighborhood 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 neighborhood 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 neighborhood’s main streets.


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Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver
Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver
2.5 out of 5
1431 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥23,483 per night from May 15 to May 16
¥23,483
per night
May 15 - May 16
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (164 reviews)
"Very close to the cruise port. Actually you can walk to the port of you didn't mind walking 20 minutes or so. Los of restaurants near by. One pizza place is right next to it. A very good place of you want to take a cruise. Rooms come with from kitchen and cups and plates etc."

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is ¥40,221 per night from May 19 to May 20
¥40,221
per night
May 19 - May 20
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,288 reviews)
"I planned on using The $25 VIP reward I was supposed to get on breakfast so I went to the restaurant at 8:50am and was told that they were going to stop serving breakfast at 9am “So sorry” but I could order room service. When I checked it out the elevated costs for that service was total BS. $12 ..."

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Century Plaza Hotel
Century Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1015 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is ¥32,832 per night from May 19 to May 20
¥32,832
per night
May 19 - May 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,161 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Century Plaza Hotel
Best Western Plus Sands
Best Western Plus Sands
3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is ¥23,631 per night from May 20 to May 21
¥23,631
per night
May 20 - May 21
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,038 reviews)
Fab location
"Great location. Only here for one night stopover but wish it was longer. Right at edge of Stanley Park."

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Best Western Plus Sands
Shangri-La Vancouver
Shangri-La Vancouver
5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is ¥61,984 per night from May 17 to May 18
¥61,984
per night
May 17 - May 18
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, lovely staff"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Shangri-La Vancouver
Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
4 out of 5
1160 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is ¥32,017 per night from May 19 to May 20
¥32,017
per night
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,088 reviews)
"Great service and great location"

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
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