Vancouver Airport
2009 Best Airport
REGION: NORTH AMERICA
Lasting Impressions....
Memorable comments left by travellers:
"The airport is so grand" (?)
"I would like to thank the staff of Vancouver Airport for the most beautiful, clean and comfortable airport I have ever been stuck at. " (Bob and Paul)
"I was able to pick up an open WIFI connection from the hotel" (?)
FEATURED REVIEWS
by trancient, 5/30/2009
I arrived around 10p to the airport and had to fly out the next morning. The two reviews before mine encapsulate what the airport offers and where to go.
I had a terrible time sleeping for a few reasons. First they have started a lot of construction for the coming Winter Olympics in 2010. They worked well past midnight when I was there. Another problem was where I slept. There are a big batch of armless padded benches where everyone crashes near the Starbucks. I decided to as well but was woken up by snoring, bumping, and talking. Your best bet is towards the end of the USA/Int'l side where it is abandoned. Then again it was very cold down there and they started flight check-in at 4:30a. Airport staff were also quite loud conversing through the night.
But it really is a neat airport to just stroll around and discover things. Lot's of art around and indoor waterflows. It's probably one of the top three airports I've ever been in and I've seen dozens. The designers and planning authority deserve kudo's for what they accomplished.
by drvannostren
I work at YVR, and have seen people sleeping, and have scouted out MANY spots to take naps myself. There's free WIFI available now across the entire airport, so there's no need to go near the Fairmont Hotel if you don't want. This is however the best spot to sleep, endless rows of seats with cushions and armrests only ever 3 seats or so which gives you room to curl up and snooze. Flights end around 2am, and don't start again until 6. 24/7 Food at 7-11, Burger King and Subway. Everything else closes a bit early, but with those 3 choices, as long as you're not there daily, it's great! Very clean (most of the time) the cleaners are a bit loud but they won't go out of their way to bother you. Not too cold, or hot, so find a good spot and stretch out. There's people who sleep in the domestic side, mostly I think because they haven't explored, word to the wise GO ALL THE WAY TO THE USA END FOR THE BEST AREA.
Airport Guide
Here is some information that we've picked out of from your reviews. Be sure to read the review pages for the most up-to-date experiences:
- 24 hour Tim Horton's
- long cushioned benches
- seats without armrests
- confusing transiting from arrival Canadian flight to departing US flight
Discount Travel Links
- Hostels and Budget Accommodation in Vancouver - I've booked my own accommodation on this site. If you are too old for hostels and too cheap for hotels, like me, you'll find some good properties. They offer dorms, private rooms, B&Bs, Apartments.
