West End

Vancouver

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West End showing street scenes, markets and food
West End featuring signage and street scenes
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West End which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and a city

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 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 €220 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€220
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,370 reviews)
"Clean, upgraded, spacious. No free breakfast, but it’s a suite. You can make your own. There are grocery stores, bakeries, etc. nearby. Also it’s a tall building, easily recognizable, just in case you have a bad sense of direction like me."

Reviewed on 26 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 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! (837 reviews)
"Central location Slow check in"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Divya Sutra Suites on Robson Downtown Vancouver
Best Western Plus Sands

Best Western Plus Sands

3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is €243 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€243
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (1,271 reviews)
"Great location right on the English Bay. Close by to great dining options, including the Greenhorn Cafe. Bus stop right out front. Clean room and friendly staff for a great price."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Sands
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni

5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is €383 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€383
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,014 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
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 €293 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€293
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (544 reviews)
"We loved this property so much! The room was beautiful, and the area couldn’t be beat! Just a short walk to English Bay Beach and some amazing restaurants. We would happily stay here again!"

Reviewed on 25 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 €185 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
€185
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (2,355 reviews)
"The mattress is very comfortable."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
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5/5(5 area reviews)

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