West Side
Vancouver
Popular places to visit
Kitsilano Beach
Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.
Vancouver General Hospital
If Vancouver General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Vancouver.
Granville Island Public Market
This vibrant market is a colourful mix of crafts, delicious fresh food, scrumptious bakery goods and gourmet cheese, a playground for foodies and shoppers alike.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Sitting at the highest point in Vancouver on an extinct volcano is this green sanctuary offering panoramic views of the city.
Olympic Village
You can find out about the history of Vancouver with a trip to Olympic Village. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Get lost in a hedge maze and admire the elegant layout of this large park with a pond hidden between the trees.
Things to do
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
Top hotels in West Side
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
When we pulled in to park there were homeless people in the under ground parking trash all over the place. There was beard hair all over our bathroom and the heat was on full blast
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Granville Island Hotel
Staff were excellent and very helpful and friendly. The room had a beautiful view and was very comfortable. It is dated and could use a renovation but the location was excellent and offered many options for food, shopping, and enjoying the beauty of Vancouver.
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Excellent service. Staff excellent. Property a little old
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
Room was neat and clean. Will book again the next time.
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026
Windsor Guest House
What a delightful and peaceful space! The breakfast was delicious and I had the chance to meet some other guests. The staff were impeccably friendly and helpful. There's a skytrain station just a few minutes walk away giving quick and easy access into downtown or to the airport, with stunning mountain ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026
The Sunshine House
It would be great to have shared public areas for consumers to use. Since the owners are staying home daily, it’s not very comfortable to use the living room and kitchen. The towels are also quite smelly. It would be wonderful if the heater or air conditioning were working so that there’s fresh air ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Shaughnessy
While visiting Shaughnessy, you might make a stop by sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden and South Granville Shopping Street.
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and Museum of Vancouver.
Fairview
While you're in Fairview, take in top sights like Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn or Granville Island Public Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.
Granville Island
Granville Island is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Granville Island Public Market and False Creek while in the area.
Riley Park
If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Yaletown
Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.
