What's Gastown like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Gastown, especially its restaurants and Chinatown. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's art scene and selection of shops. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Vancouver Waterfront and Granville Street are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Gastown?

We have 30 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Gastown:

Skwachàys Lodge

Victorian guestrooms with comfy beds

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Attentive staff

Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites

City centre hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Comfy beds

Ramada Limited Vancouver Downtown

City centre hotel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Cambie Hostel Gastown

Adults-only hostel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Central location

How to get to Gastown

Gastown is located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the heart of Vancouver.

Flying to:

• • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.), 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Gastown
• • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base), 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gastown
• • Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Gastown

Things to see and do in and around Gastown

What to see in Gastown

• • Vancouver Waterfront
• • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
• • Harbour Centre
• • Gassy Jack Statue
• • Simon Fraser University - Downtown

Things to do in Gastown

• • Granville Street
• • Main Street
• • International Village Mall

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 15°C)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 3°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 151 mm of rainfall)