The Best Bed and Breakfasts in Vancouver

Thankfully, heritage-home restorers Jim Britton and Mike Brown saved this grand Queen Anne mansion on the edge of downtown from demolition in 1995. There are six guestrooms (plus a cottage with garden access), each with a blend of antique and modern furniture; some have bay windows or skylights. Wake up to a three-course breakfast, and enjoy a sherry toast each evening, with snacks available from a guest pantry all day.

On a side street between downtown and Stanley Park (and just a block from the shops on Robson Street), the West End Guest House occupies a colorful 1906 Victorian abode. Accommodations range from a small room for the solo traveler to deluxe suites. Each morning, grab a seat at the big table in the art-filled breakfast room for a family-style meal. Later in the day, enjoy the several welcoming outdoor spaces.

North Vancouver offers a different take on the metropolitan area, with glittering city views and a lively waterfront of its own. Ocean Breeze Bed and Breakfast offers a range of ensuite rooms for singles, couples and families, plus a hearty breakfast. The B&B is in a neighborhood near Lonsdale Quay, and the North Shore is easily accessible via the Lions Gate Bridge or with a fun ride on the SeaBus.

This inn has an ideal location, a short stroll from English Bay, Stanley Park and the dining and shopping streets of the West End. Five ensuite rooms are suited to couples or solo explorers and include a home-cooked breakfast. A self-catering apartment downstairs is popular with families and business travelers. Common areas include a patio and garden.

Set on a quiet street in the Arbutus Ridge neighborhood, not far from Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Traveller Bed and Breakfast sits inside a custom-built house with a low carbon footprint. Choose from four spacious rooms – one with a balcony – or the Laneway Cottage. The inn is a family affair, run by sisters Jenny and Linda, who are happy to help you make the most of a stay in Vancouver.

Irish-born Helen Kelly has imported some magic from her homeland to this gracious neighborhood inn. There are just two rooms, one overlooking the garden and the other facing north to the mountains. Experience Helen’s hospitality over a hearty breakfast, and relax in the fireplace lounge and beautifully landscaped grounds. Cambie Street and half a dozen parks are within walking distance.

This convivial spot in the West End has an array of imaginatively decorated rooms, along with handsome common areas where you might curl up with a book or play chess with a fellow guest. The friendly manager, Dennis, is a singer who has traveled widely and loves extreme sports. The shops and restaurants of Robson Street are a short stroll away.

Bringing European panache to North Vancouver, Crystal’s View Bed and Breakfast is a plush bolthole with classical suites named after Italian composers. Each day starts with a three-course breakfast banquet, including an omelet, fruit plate and yogurt, served in the dining room that overlooks downtown and the ocean. Courtesy coffee and tea are available throughout the day, and there’s a charming garden with a gazebo and fountains.