If you're a first time visitor to Vancouver, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about neighborhoods and places to stay in Vancouver.
The top mentioned neighborhoods and areas that people talk about in and around Vancouver are:
Depending on the neighborhood you choose, you may want to research hotels in the area. If you'd rather start with the most recommended hotels in Vancouver, here's a list to get you started.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"The best area to stay in Vancouver is in the Downtown area and in particular in the neighborhoods of West End, Yaletown and Gastown." See More
"Fairmont Pacific Rim downtown Vancouver ." See More
"Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver - The Pan Pacific Hotel and iconic Convention Center boast North and West Vancouver views." See More
":-) The Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver gives you a beautiful view over English Bay and is close to most things downtown." See More
Want to research more popular hotels in Vancouver? Click the blue button below.
If you're open to researching even more areas, some suggestions that might be less common but interesting to explore are:
Trippy is a great resource for planning your trip because you get advice from real travelers. We suggested neighborhoods and hotels based on the recommendations of the Trippy community. This gives you a quick overview, but if you're looking to do more research, here are some of the questions that we used to find this information.
Katie Simons from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Vancouver for a first time visitor? (6 answers)
Brenda Burns from Long Beach asked:
Spontaneous trip to Vancouver for 4 days, where to stay and what to do? (2 answers)
Nathan Passen from Scottsville asked:
Place for a senior couple to stay near Stanley Park? (3 answers)
Maybe you're looking for a happening area with lots to see and do, or you want to be walking distance from tourist attractions. Check out some of these places and see there's a hotel nearby.
Want to research more popular attractions in Vancouver? Click the blue button below.
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Vancouver locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Vancouver.
If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.
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