What's Gastown Like?

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

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Gastown?

We have 28 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite lodging options in Gastown:

Skwachàys Lodge

Victorian guestrooms with comfy beds

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

Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites

City-center hotel with restaurant

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

Cambie Hostel Gastown

Adults-only hostel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Snack bar • Central location

How to Get to Gastown

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

Flying to:

• • Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 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 58°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 38°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 6 inches of rainfall)