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Vancouver Downtown
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The area
Neighbourhood: Central
How to get there
- Burrard • 1 min walk
- Granville • 5 min walk
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
3,038 within 5 kms
Black + Blue
2,973
0.3 km$$$$ • Steakhouse • Grill • Canadian
Glowbal
2,034
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge
1,205
0.5 km$$$$ • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options • Gluten Free Options
Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
881
0.4 km$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Canadian
Italian Kitchen
2,559
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Salam Bombay
817
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dunsmuir
1,083
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Steakhouse • Bar
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
4,585
0.4 km$$$$ • American • Seafood • Canadian
Nightingale
643
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Contemporary • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Alberni
540
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Attractions
454 within 10 kms
The Shops at Bentall Centre
9
20 mShopping Malls
Bill Reid Gallery
400
0.1 kmArt Galleries
Christ Church Cathedral
126
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Marine Building
460
0.2 kmArchitectural Buildings
Art Phillips Park
2
76 mParks
Vessel Sculpture
1
76 mMonuments & Statues
The Builders Sculpture
1
76 mMonuments & Statues
Royal Centre
6
0.2 kmShopping Malls
Cathedral Place
10
0.2 kmArchitectural Buildings
Vancouver Visitor Centre
342
0.4 kmVisitor Centres
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Popular mentions
4.5
6,569 reviews
Excellent
3,628
Very good
2,075
Average
632
Poor
150
Terrible
85
Jill T
Langley City, Canada13 contributions
Apr. 2022
Was downtown on business. The weather was great and I went for a lovely walk, taking in the hustle and bustle.
Written 2 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thinkonit
Canada1 contribution
Apr. 2022 • Solo
To me, one large city looks an awful lot like another. I could pretty well look at most youtube videos of mexican cities (for example), up to date youtubes that show city street scenes with the presenter commenting as they walk down the streets and see vestiges of Vancouver (example). To the purists, who celebrate diversity, Mexico cityscapes have swallowed up North American towns like Vancouver, merely superimposing mexican style atop North American buildings. I know my streets and my hood.
Written 11 April 2022
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Jihan C
Montreal, Canada44 contributions
Sep. 2021
Nice to walk around but take into account that there are many people living in the streets, which is kind of sad.
Written 1 January 2022
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Steve P
San Francisco, CA2 contributions
Nov. 2021
The Vibe of Downtown Vancouver is great. Amazing culture, food, architecture, and urban nature.
Transit makes is super easy to get around, I we expecially enjoyed walking around Granville street, Robson Square, and Yaletown.
Transit makes is super easy to get around, I we expecially enjoyed walking around Granville street, Robson Square, and Yaletown.
Written 9 December 2021
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Emma P
Seattle, WA6 contributions
Sep. 2021
I walked all Granville street from a block or so from false creek to waterfront. The city is views are great, although there is some homeless issue, this is just a regular thing now in big cities so you really can go unbothered,,, and then arrived to waterfront to see north Vancouver shore, the whole thing was a great experience to know the city, I eat some really good food in a ramen place I cant remember the name, but delicious!
Written 8 December 2021
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tdsuperstar
Toronto, Canada18,138 contributions
Oct. 2021
While not perfect, there's a lot of life to see and explore in Downtown Vancouver. There's great food, lots of shopping amongst a beautiful skyline. The homeless issue is much present than it was the first time I was in Vancouver. Maybe that is pandemic-related, I'm not sure, I know I feel the difference in Toronto with the homeless issue. I just feel like you have to be a little more guarded, not that you feel unsafe as much as you feel that you have much more aware. It's a large downtown, so be prepared for walking, but there's plenty to see and do, so lots of opportunities to take a break and enjoy this lovely city!
Written 7 December 2021
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Chris D
New Westminster, Canada2,669 contributions
Oct. 2021
When many think of Vancouver, they no doubt think of the natural beauty - Stanley Park, for example. And, many of the previous reviews for this attraction include things to do well beyond the downtown core. But, if we limit our scope to the downtown area only (often referred to as CBD, or central business district) things appear to be changing, and not necessarily for the better.
A recent stroll through this area showed a lot of gray buildings and gray people - where are your smiles, people? Buskers have been replaced by homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk - not back alleys, main streets!
On the positive side, the mixture of old and new architecture is quite stunning.
So, if you are from out of town, may I suggest you stick to the surrounding areas, like Stanley Park and Kitsilano? Best way to view the city skyline is from the sea-bus.
A recent stroll through this area showed a lot of gray buildings and gray people - where are your smiles, people? Buskers have been replaced by homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk - not back alleys, main streets!
On the positive side, the mixture of old and new architecture is quite stunning.
So, if you are from out of town, may I suggest you stick to the surrounding areas, like Stanley Park and Kitsilano? Best way to view the city skyline is from the sea-bus.
Written 23 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
realpoirier
Terrebonne, Canada24 contributions
Sep. 2021
A very beautiful city. The Stanley park is a place to see. Canada Place is very interesting. A great number of itinérants downtown Vanvouver!
Written 29 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
on_the_go_98765
Tucson17,288 contributions
Aug. 2021
The overwhelming number (and I use the term in the strictest of senses) of Vancouver's high rises will be found here. And where is "here?" Downtown encompasses Gas Town, Chinatown, Yaletown, West End, and Coal Harbor.
Mostly though, the area associated with the CBD (downtown proper) is the stretch bordering Waterfront Station (memorial to the soldier with Victory on the ascent to heaven) and those towering buildings best appreciated at night when the lights go on.
Our view from the 20th floor of the Marriott Pinnacle (Harbor view) brought all that into reality for us. The lights were magical, the city puts on quite a show at nighttime. During the day, Downtown was so stroll-able and the historical buildings we found were special nuggets in a time capsule.
Mostly though, the area associated with the CBD (downtown proper) is the stretch bordering Waterfront Station (memorial to the soldier with Victory on the ascent to heaven) and those towering buildings best appreciated at night when the lights go on.
Our view from the 20th floor of the Marriott Pinnacle (Harbor view) brought all that into reality for us. The lights were magical, the city puts on quite a show at nighttime. During the day, Downtown was so stroll-able and the historical buildings we found were special nuggets in a time capsule.
Written 5 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jamie D
Ottawa, Canada295 contributions
Aug. 2021
We loved the skyline, probable walked 22000 steps average a day and we still didn't even see everything! We will definitely be coming back for a visit and have decided to buy a condo here when we win the lottery.
Written 27 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mobile51970484646
Genoa, Italy
V0rrei sapere se è vero che gli impiegati di Vancouver possono andare a sciare durante l'intervallo di mezzogiorno. Grazie. .
Morthemer
Crater Lake National Park, OR109 contributions
Pourquoi y a t il tant de junkies et de drogués dans cette ville ?
loverous09
Mazatlan, Mexico15 contributions
Supongo que al ser un paÃs donde la venta de marihuana está permitida se presta a que haya muchos drogadictos. En lo personal no tuve ninguna mala experiencia, ya que estas personas no se meten con los turistas.
hareidpatricia
Washington DC, DC
Will the Vancouver hop on hop off bus pick up passengers at the Holiday Inn in Richmond?
Where_to_travel_next
Vancouver, Canada4,151 contributions
Hi,
Please note there is no UBER in Vancouver... yet. Transit could be an option to get you downtown to then catch the hop on ad hop off buses. Go to Translink our public transit system to their trip planning section to see how far your hotel is to a bus or skytrain (latter more ideal).
Jbulsa
Spartanburg, SC114 contributions
What would be the best way to see tour the colleges? are classes year around?
sashakeena
Vancouver, Canada11,295 contributions
Recommend that you contact the colleges or schools that you wish to see. This way you can schedule to see them for the timeline when you are in the area.
olga a
Athens, Greece
Hi, as a young doctor from London, I choose to go for a month in Vancouver, next April-May, for a practice in the General Hospital but at the same time enjoy this beautiful city.
I will choose an airbnb rental apartment. Where would be the best area to stay given my every day visit to the hospital? On the other hand I will be staying alone, so I would need to have restaurants etc in walking distance for my dinners etc. Thank you. Sandra Maria
MrsMouse85
Orpington, UK158 contributions
Hi there - we visited in September which is slightly off-season as it's getting colder so April/May would probably be busier. We were very near the harbour as we were going on a cruise but all around that area is very busy with lots of restaurants and bars and comfortable to walk around. We stayed in an hotel while we were in Vancouver. Downtown can be a little shabby with unfortunately quite a large number of vagrants but they aren't threatening or anything - just make the place look a little untidy!
What is something to do in November in down town Vancouver ?
Michael P
Brisbane, Australia23 contributions
November is cold
rsthtsghzg
Canada26 contributions
Maybe you should change your star rating then as you gave it a one...idiot.
Wayne984
Scottsdale, AZ36 contributions
Hi
Thanks for reading my review, however you may have been reading some of my other reviews. Please reread again if you care to-carefully this time.
Always appreciate the cream of the crop staying on the pulse of the world.
Take care.
2bucks
ohio36 contributions
Visiting Vancouver for the first time would like to stay in a vacation rental downtown but the rates are unbelievable. Any other location recommendation close or a trendy area. 2 bedrooms all adults a couple of seasoned individuals and our children 26 and 24
crosis
Whanganui, New Zealand1,632 contributions
For me I prefer paying a bit more to be central and save on travel time and cost. I don't go to visit a destination and want to spend 30 minutes to an hour getting into the attractions each day. That said I found Vancouver pretty reasonable for public transport and taxi costs.
Paulo162Goncalves
Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP
Como é dirigir por Vancouver o trânsito, estacionar nos centros, lugares é fácil e tranquilo ?
Taia S
65 contributions
Olá Mario
Eu não dirigir por lá mas, meu filho que mora lá, de vez em qdo dirige.
O trânsito é tranquilo mas, como toda cidade grande, tem problemas com estacionamento. Têm áreas próprias para isso mas nem sempre podem satisfazer suas necessidades.
O sistema de transporte público é muito eficiente
Logo, para a locomoção dentro da cidade, não é preciso alugar carro.
Espero eterna ajudado.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vancouver Downtown
- We recommend booking Vancouver Downtown tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 55 Vancouver Downtown tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Vancouver Downtown:
- Vancouver Secret Mission Spy Game (Your Own Private Game) (From AU$43.87)
- Vancouver City Tour Including Capilano Suspension Bridge (From AU$154.50)
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- Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (From AU$237.87)
- Hotels near Vancouver Downtown:
- (0.08 km) Executive Hotel Le Soleil
- (0.12 km) Hyatt Regency Vancouver
- (0.25 km) EXchange Hotel Vancouver
- (0.26 km) Rosewood Hotel Georgia
- (0.23 km) Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
- Restaurants near Vancouver Downtown:
- (0.00 km) Cactus Club Cafe Bentall 5
- (0.02 km) Ridia Garden
- (0.02 km) Enzo's Cafe
- (0.06 km) Superbaba
- (0.06 km) Crepe Delicious
- Attractions near Vancouver Downtown:
- (0.02 km) The Shops at Bentall Centre
- (0.05 km) Out On The Town
- (0.06 km) Instahop
- (0.16 km) Cycle City Tours + Rentals
- (0.07 km) Landsea Tours and Adventures