Vancouver is one of the North American host cities for the 2026 World Cup, hosting seven soccer matches in June and July. Whether you’re coming to the city for a major sports event like this one or you’re traveling for any other reason, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite places to stay in Vancouver.
The luxurious pool area at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Vancouver has several hotels under the Fairmont brand. The most luxurious, the Fairmont Pacific Rim, overlooks Burrard Inlet, near the Canada Place cruise ship terminal. Read our detailed review here: Waterfront Luxury at Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim
The classic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, which dates back to 1939, and the more contemporary Fairmont Waterfront, are also worth considering when you’re looking at where to stay in Vancouver. We’ve reviewed both of these hotels, too: Fairmont Waterfront in Downtown Vancouver and Shades of Grey at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Check rates for Fairmont Pacific Rim online at Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda.com, or Hotels.com.
The lobby at the AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel
Azur Legacy Collection Hotel
This recently constructed downtown boutique hotel in a skinny 14-story tower is a luxe, under-the-radar spot, with a window-lined mezze and cocktail lounge on the rooftop.
Read our detailed review here: AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel: Boutique Style in Downtown Vancouver.
Check rates for Azur Legacy Collection Hotel online at Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda.com, or Hotels.com.
The Opus Hotel
Is Opus Vancouver the sexiest hotel? It’s certainly one of the most vibrant, with rooms in eye-popping colors. The location in Yaletown, a short walk from the False Creek waterfront, is convenient, too.
Want to know more when you’re looking at where to stay in Vancouver? We’ve got a detailed review: The Opus Hotel: Vancouver’s Sexiest Place to Sleep.
Check rates for The Opus Hotel online at Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda.com, or Hotels.com.
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The Burrard
A road-trippers’ motel in the city? That’s the vibe at this vintage motor hotel, given new life as a hip, moderately priced downtown lodging.
Hotel-Scoop has the scoop here: The Burrard Hotel, Vancouver: Retro Urban Canadian Fun — Complete With Palm Trees.
Check rates for The Burrard, Vancouver online at Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda.com, or Hotels.com.
Keefer House
The first hotel to open in Chinatown in decades, Keefer House is a newly built, limited-service apartment hotel. Its location is handy for visiting Chinatown’s attractions and restaurants, and it’s not far from the city center.
Interested in this Chinatown property? We’ve got a detailed review: Keefer House: A New Boutique Hotel in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Check rates for Keefer House in Vancouver online at Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda.com, or Hotels.com.
Smithe House
Under the same ownership as Keefer House, with a similar contemporary apartment design, Smithe House is located in Yaletown, closer to downtown and the False Creek waterfront.
Read our detailed review here: Smithe House: At Home in this Vancouver, BC Apartment Hotel.
Check rates for Smithe House in Vancouver online at Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda.com, or Hotels.com.
Seaside apartments at the Steveston Waterfront Hotel
Steveston Waterfront Hotel
Prefer to stay outside the city proper? The Steveston Waterfront Hotel, on the water in Richmond’s Steveston district, is a modern apartment hotel, designed for both short- and long-term stays.
Our detailed review will tell you more: Steveston Waterfront Hotel: Vancouver-Area Apartments By the Sea.
Check rates for Steveston Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver online at Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda.com, or Hotels.com.
Vancouver Travel Tips
Whenever you’re coming to Vancouver, book early. The city is busy for much of the year.
Destination Vancouver, the city’s convention and visitors bureau, has loads of travel ideas on its website.
I’ve written a book that can help you plan your trip to the region, too. Check it out here: Moon Vancouver + Canadian Rockies Road Trip.
Hotel feature by Vancouver-based travel, food, and feature writer Carolyn B. Heller. Fairmont Pacific Rim photo © Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. All other photos © Carolyn B. Heller.
