West End

Vancouver

West End which includes street scenes, a city and signage
West End which includes food, markets and signage
West End showing signage and street scenes
West End featuring flowers, a city and outdoor art
West End featuring outdoor eating, a city 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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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 P14,067 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P14,067
P16,975 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,325 reviews)
"Unique friendly professional"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Shangri-La Vancouver
Shangri-La Vancouver
5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P24,274 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P24,274
P29,293 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome accomodations."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Shangri-La Vancouver
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 P11,957 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P11,957
P14,249 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (533 reviews)
"Located at a very fun area of the city. Close to small restaurants and in walking distance from English Bay. The hotel is well kept and modern. Howvever, the room was not very clean."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
Best Western Plus Sands
Best Western Plus Sands
3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is P13,897 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P13,897
P16,735 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,249 reviews)
"Location was convenient to multiple restaurants, Stanley Park, and English Bay beach. Our suite with kitchenette worked well for our family of 5."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Best Western Plus Sands
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
3 out of 5
2030 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,070 reviews)
Great value and comfy
"Although slightly dated property it had everything we needed, very comfy and super helpful staff ( let us leave luggage there next day). Perfect position for visiting Stanley Park and on a quiet street"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is P10,092 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P10,092
P11,823 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,127 reviews)
"Great location and staff! Very friendly and helpful thru out our entire stay. Only thing was limited house keeping as housekeeping only came once during our 5 day stay. But overall great experience!"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
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If you're spending time in Yaletown, you might enjoy attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.

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