StayAreasIs West End a good place to stay in Vancouver?
Yes, especially for families, beaches and Stanley Park. Hotels are better value than downtown, though Gastown and the SkyTrain are a walk away.
Stay here if
- Families
- Beach and park lovers
- Budget travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want to walk to Gastown
- You want a SkyTrain station on the doorstep
- You want luxury hotels
Hotels in West End
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Staying in West End
The West End is the place to stay in Vancouver for beaches, Stanley Park and value. English Bay beach is at the end of the street, Stanley Park and the seawall start at its western edge, and hotels cost less than downtown. Robson Street and downtown are 15 to 20 minutes' walk east.
It's a lived-in neighbourhood, one of the densest in Canada but full of trees. Old apartment buildings and Victorian houses line quiet streets, Denman Street is packed with cheap eats and bike rentals, and Davie Village, with its rainbow crosswalks, is the heart of the city's LGBTQ+ scene. Sunsets over English Bay draw crowds every clear evening.
The downside is the distance from Gastown and the lack of SkyTrain. Getting to Canada Place or Gastown takes a 20 to 30 minute walk or a bus, and the airport trip needs a change. Most hotels are older and simpler.
What makes the West End special is how easy it makes the outdoors. You can rent a bike on Denman, ride the whole seawall around Stanley Park and be on the beach for sunset, all from your hotel door. For families and active travellers, it's the best base in Vancouver.
Getting around
- English Bay Beach11walk
- Robson Street16walk
- BC Place22transit
- Gastown Steam Clock23transit
- Vancouver Art Gallery23walk
- Rogers Arena23transit
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)45
West End questions
Is West End a good area to stay in Vancouver?
Yes, especially for families, beaches and Stanley Park. Hotels are better value than downtown, though Gastown and the SkyTrain are a walk away. It suits families, beach and park lovers and budget travellers.
How much does a hotel in West End cost?
A typical double is around $105 a night at a budget hotel, $190 mid-range and $220 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to West End?
About 45 minutes door to door: Canada Line train to Vancouver City Centre Station, then a bus or 15 minute walk.
How far is West End from the main sights?
Door to door from West End: English Bay Beach 11 minutes on foot, Robson Street 16 minutes on foot, BC Place 22 minutes and Gastown Steam Clock 23 minutes.