West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Vancouver’s finest artisan produce, hand-crafted specialities and gastronomic delights are all to be found at Granville Island Public Market.
Queen Elizabeth Park
A haven of natural beauty in a stunning urban setting.
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.
Activities
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Parking spaces are too tight. Good idea to park on the street if you can. It's convenient to have White Spot there.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
The late night desk staff girls were absolutely wonderful--kind, ready to answer questions, and patient, too. Loved seeing their smiles after a long trip.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Granville Island Hotel
Hotel is conveniently located, approximately 5 minute walk to the Public Market, the AquaBus, False Creek Ferry, and public transportation.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
This was a last minute book as I had a 12 hour wait at airport for my connecting flight. Thank goodness they allowed me to book at last minute as I did not want to wait 12 hours at restaurant. The room was clean, however, there is no TV in the bedroom, only in the common area. The area is in the ...
Reviewed on 27 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.
