West End

Vancouver

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West End featuring street scenes, signage and markets
West End which includes signage and street scenes
West End which includes a city, flowers and outdoor art
West End which includes a city, street scenes and outdoor eating

Home to Vancouver’s gay village, this neighbourhood 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.


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West End Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Sands

Best Western Plus Sands

3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $316 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $316
CA $381 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (1,279 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room in a prime location near English Bay, with a friendly front desk and welcoming atmosphere."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Best Western Plus Sands
Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver

2.5 out of 5
1431 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $299 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
CA $299
CA $356 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (869 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

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

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie

4 out of 5
1160 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $315 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
CA $315
CA $380 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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! (1,375 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is CA $449 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $449
CA $542 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, great service and super clean."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni
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
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The price is CA $327 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
CA $327
CA $390 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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! (562 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
River Rock Casino Resort

River Rock Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is CA $210 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $210
CA $269 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9,511 reviews)
"Access to rail service very convenient"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

River Rock Casino Resort
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