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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Vancouver

6 stays · 5 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Vancouver because the beaches, the Seawall, mountains and food neighbourhoods are spread across several districts, and a kitchen and separate living area give families and groups a practical base between outings. To see how the formats differ, read what an aparthotel is.

6 stays

Where to stay in Vancouver

Downtown

  • first-time visitors
  • business travel
  • transit access

Wikivoyage describes the City Centre as the financial, shopping and entertainment centre of the city, with many of its most notable landmarks and easy connections to other parts of the city and the Lower Mainland. TransLink's SeaBus links Downtown with North Vancouver across Burrard Inlet, and its West Coast Express commuter rail runs to Mission City.

Stays in or near Downtown

West End and Stanley Park

  • beaches
  • walking
  • families

Wikivoyage calls the West End and Stanley Park one of the most popular places to hang out in Vancouver, with beaches, the park and lots of little shops and eateries. Destination Vancouver lists Stanley Park among its things to do and its visitor attractions.

Stays in or near West End and Stanley Park

Yaletown and False Creek

  • waterfront
  • sports fans
  • restaurants

Wikivoyage describes Yaletown-False Creek as reclaimed industrial land that is now modern, trendy neighbourhoods with views along False Creek. It says the district hosts Vancouver's major spectator sports and was home to the Athletes' Village from the Winter Olympics. Destination Vancouver notes Aquabus ferries around False Creek.

Stays in or near Yaletown and False Creek

Gastown and Chinatown

  • history
  • shopping
  • eating out

Wikivoyage describes Gastown as the original townsite of Vancouver, a mix of kitsch, heritage and urban chic, with Chinatown historically one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. Destination Vancouver's neighbourhood page lists Chinatown.

Stays in or near Gastown and Chinatown

Kitsilano and Granville Island

  • beach
  • markets
  • walks

Wikivoyage lists the very popular Kitsilano Beach, art studios, the Granville Island Public Market and urban-style shopping along 4th Avenue, 10th Avenue and Broadway. Destination Vancouver's neighbourhood page names both Granville Island and Kitsilano.

Stays in or near Kitsilano and Granville Island

Mount Pleasant

  • cafes
  • breweries
  • parks

Wikivoyage says Main Street in Mount Pleasant is an artsy part of the city with unique shops, cafes, bars and a number of breweries. It places Queen Elizabeth Park, described as the highest point in Vancouver, nearby.

Getting around Vancouver

Wikivoyage says TransLink's Canada Line SkyTrain provides direct service between Vancouver International Airport and Downtown in 25 minutes, with a night bus running when SkyTrain is closed. TransLink's own schedules page describes a fully automated SkyTrain with three lines from Downtown to the airport and other major cities in Metro Vancouver.

TransLink also runs the SeaBus between Downtown and North Vancouver, buses including RapidBus and NightBus, and the West Coast Express. Wikivoyage explains that Compass is the electronic fare system for buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express, with Compass Cards and Compass Tickets, and that contactless cards can be used at the gates. Destination Vancouver adds BC Ferries to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and Aquabus ferries around False Creek. Wikivoyage notes there is no freeway into the downtown core, which supports a dense, walkable centre.

Living in Vancouver for longer

Wikivoyage describes the Granville Island Public Market and the shops of Kitsilano, Gastown and Main Street as local shopping areas, and Mount Pleasant as a district of cafes and breweries. It also says Vancouver has relatively high use of transit and cycling.

Wikivoyage says Compass Cards can carry daily and monthly passes, and that the Compass fare system covers buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express.

When to visit Vancouver

Wikivoyage says late fall and winter are typically damp, with spring and summer the city's best seasons. Summer days are long and usually sunny with little humidity, with temperatures peaking in late July and early August at daytime highs around 23 °C. Winter daytime highs are typically around 5 to 8 °C, with December and January the coldest and rainiest months.

Destination Vancouver describes summer as the most vibrant and social season, with beach days, festivals and outdoor concerts, fall as a quieter, moodier side of the city with golden forest trails, and winter as a mix of mountain skiing, festive markets and light displays.

Wikivoyage describes Vancouver as the economic hub of British Columbia, with coastline, parks and the North Shore Mountains behind it, and as a city where you could ski, visit a beach and play golf in the same day. This page covers the City of Vancouver; for the mountain resort north of it, see Whistler, or browse the wider Canada hub.

Long-stay tips for Vancouver

Of the 6 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 3 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 46 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Vancouver

Several aparthotel brands operate here, including Residence Inn (1).

Other cities in Canada

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Whistler, Mont-Tremblant, Mississauga, Calgary and Edmonton.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Vancouver?

Downtown is the financial, shopping and entertainment centre with easy transit connections, according to Wikivoyage. The West End has beaches and Stanley Park, while Yaletown-False Creek has waterfront views and Gastown has heritage streets.

How do I get from Vancouver airport to Downtown?

Wikivoyage says the Canada Line SkyTrain provides direct service to Downtown in 25 minutes, and a night bus runs when SkyTrain is closed. Taxis are also listed, with a typical trip taking 20 to 30 minutes.

Can I get around Vancouver without a car?

Yes. Wikivoyage describes relatively high use of transit and cycling and a dense, walkable core, and TransLink operates SkyTrain, SeaBus, buses and the West Coast Express.

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

Wikivoyage says spring and summer are when Vancouver really shines, with long and usually sunny summer days. Late fall and winter are typically damp.

How many aparthotels are there in Vancouver?

We currently list 6 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Vancouver.

Do aparthotels in Vancouver have kitchens?

6 of the 6 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Vancouver have a washing machine?

2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Vancouver?

Residence Inn.

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