West End

Vancouver
West End featuring street scenes, signage and markets
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

Best Western Plus Sands
Best Western Plus Sands
3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $174 per night from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30
CA $174
per night
Oct. 29 - Oct. 30
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent First Impression
"Was an excellent stay all around. Comfy beds, friendly staff. Conveniently located. Within a quick walk of several restaurants. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. Plus English Bay right next door. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2023

Best Western Plus Sands
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $225 per night from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30
CA $225
per night
Oct. 29 - Oct. 30
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the quiet rooms and the overall value in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,806 reviews)
"Property is beautiful and in the heart of downtown . Walkable to anything. Staff are very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2023

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
La Grande Residence Vancouver at The Sutton Place Hotel
La Grande Residence Vancouver at The Sutton Place Hotel
4.5 out of 5
855 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $274 per night from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30
CA $274
per night
Oct. 29 - Oct. 30
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel to stay at"

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2023

La Grande Residence Vancouver at The Sutton Place Hotel
Riviera on Robson Suites Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Riviera on Robson Suites Hotel Downtown Vancouver
2.5 out of 5
1431 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $197 per night from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3
CA $197
per night
Oct. 2 - Oct. 3
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Robson Street ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly staff at the desk and the location is top shelf👍"

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2023

Riviera on Robson Suites Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
3 out of 5
1160 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $218 per night from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10
CA $218
per night
Oct. 9 - Oct. 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Our guests praise the bar and the spacious rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"A lot of food options around the hotel. Hotel itself was decent."

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2023

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Shangri-La Vancouver
Shangri-La Vancouver
5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $410 per night from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16
CA $410
per night
Oct. 15 - Oct. 16
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location in heart of downtown Vancouver!"

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2023

Shangri-La Vancouver
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