– FIFA World Cup 2026 Vancouver, BC Place
June 13. BC Place. Vancouver’s first match. 54,500 people. You are in the city.
More space for a better
Vancouver match-week stay.
Studio and one-bedroom apartment suites in Vancouver’s West End, 2.5 kilometres from BC Place with a full kitchen and private balcony in every suite.
Direct rate from
From $1,200 CAD per night
No resort fees · Live availability · Clear cancellation terms
Approximate equivalents: USD 871 · EUR 751 · GBP 650 · AUD 1,223
- Full kitchen in every suite
- No minimum stay
- Direct booking clearest rate and terms
~600
Square feet average per suite
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
BC Place stadium
7 Vancouver matches
At BC Place — June 13 to July 7, 2026
50 suites total
limited match-week inventory
You’re here before the last-minute rush which means you still have real choices about how you stay. Most guests booking Vancouver for the opening window right now are comparing their last two or three options. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of them.
Book Your FIFA World CupA Landmark, Not a Pop-Up
Same family. Same address. 54 years.
Independent local management with direct control over suite inventory.
Digital-First Arrival
Keyless entry, high-speed Wi-Fi, Roku-equipped TVs throughout. Self-directed arrival that works at any hour, on any continent’s schedule.
Classic West End Soul. Modern Digital Ease.
We have managed guests through major Vancouver events for over five decades. The transit guide, Compass Card setup, match-day timing, and entry rules below are what we’ve learned works.
See the Suite Before You Book.
Before you choose a match-week stay, see the space you are booking.
A short suite walkthrough helps guests compare The Sunset’s apartment-style layouts against conventional hotel rooms — living area, full kitchen, private balcony, bedroom, and West End location.
A Hotel Room Is for Sleeping.
A Suite Is for Staying.
When your World Cup trip runs five nights, or seven, or ten, you need more than a room to live in. Here is what that difference looks like in practice.
01
The Morning of a 9am Kickoff
It is 9:30 AM before the noon kickoff against Switzerland. In a hotel room you are hunting for coffee and paying $28 for eggs you didn’t choose. In your suite, you are making breakfast in a full kitchen — stovetop, oven, full-size refrigerator — from groceries picked up on Davie Street next door the night before. You leave when you decide to leave.
Over a week of matches, that difference is not a small comfort. It is the basic logistics of the trip working rather than fighting you.
02
The Three Days You Didn’t Plan For
You booked for two matches. You are staying for seven nights because that is how the tournament works — matches stack, rest days appear, group-stage games you have no tickets to become games you cannot not watch.
A hotel room makes those days expensive and airless. A suite makes them part of the trip: groceries in the fridge, the match on the television, the Seawall eight minutes south. You are living in Vancouver while it hosts the world.
03
What Sharing a Suite Actually Looks Like
Four people. Seven nights. One kitchen, one living space, one cost. You cook half your meals. You eat together without a restaurant’s schedule. You debrief after matches in a room large enough for the conversation.
The alternative — two adjacent hotel rooms, eating out three times a day for a week — is a calculation that gets worse the longer you run it.
04
If Your Team Gets Through
Your team advances. Vancouver is suddenly hosting your Round of 32 or Round of 16. Contact us directly. Extensions are subject to availability and the rates for your dates.
Guests who planned for the full tournament from the start have the clearest options — but call or email if your plans grow, and we will confirm what is available for your new dates.
What Guests Say About
a Multi-Night Stay.
“Perfect spot, and close to everything you need. Room was spacious, clean, and the balcony seating was a nice touch. Check-in process was simple, and the team was quick to respond to any inquiries before and during our stay. Would book here again in a heart beat!”
“The hotel room is more like an apartment and with nice furnishings. It was nice having a full kitchen.”
“We would stay here again, it was really spacious and comfy for a family of four.”
One suite. Four guests. One kitchen. One bill.
per person per night 4 guests, direct rate
For families, friends, supporters’ clubs, and longer match-week stays, The Sunset’s one-bedroom suites offer more than a standard room-only stay: a separate living area, full kitchen, private balcony, and a sofa bed — standard in every one-bedroom suite, sleeping up to four.
Illustration only: At $1,400 CAD per night, four guests works out to approximately $350 CAD per person per night before taxes and fees. Live rates vary by date, suite type, occupancy, and rate plan.
All rates shown in Canadian dollars. Your card issuer may convert the final charge into your home currency at its applicable exchange rate. Taxes and fees are additional and shown before confirmation.
Compare against two adjacent hotel rooms in downtown Vancouver during match week, plus three restaurant meals a day for a week. The suite wins the arithmetic by day two — and it is not close by day five.
Every one-bedroom suite includes
- Full kitchen — stovetop, oven, full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cookware
- Private balcony
- Separate living area
- Sofa bed — standard, sleeps up to 4
- Air conditioning
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Roku-equipped TV
- On-site laundry access
- Luggage storage, subject to hotel procedures and available space
What The Sunset Does
- Full kitchen in every suite (stovetop, oven, full-size refrigerator, microwave, cookware)
- Private balcony in every suite
- Apartment-style layouts averaging ~600 sq ft / 56 sq m
- 2.5 km / 1.5 mi from BC Place — walkable in about 40 minutes
- Direct rates with no resort fees
- Air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, Roku-equipped TVs
- Digital arrival with keyless entry
- On-site laundry, fitness room, luggage storage
- Paid on-site parking on request — $25 CAD/night, limited (request in advance)
- Early check-in / late checkout when calendar allows — fee required, request at booking, not the morning you need to leave
What It Doesn’t
- No automatic daily housekeeping (available on request, per-service fee — see FAQ)
- No in-suite laundry (on-site available)
- No transit passes or shuttle service
- No pets
Vancouver Opens with Australia–Türkiye on June 13.
Here Is the Full Match Calendar.
This is yours regardless of where you book. Everything below — schedule, transit directions, Compass Card setup, match-day station guidance, BC Place entry rules — is the practical information we give our own guests. We’ve put it here so you have it before you decide anything.
BC Place hosts seven FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches between June 13 and July 7, 2026: five group-stage matches, one Round of 32 match, and one Round of 16 match. Schedule confirmed by FIFA. All kickoff times in Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7).
| Date | Time (PDT) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 13, 2026 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Australia vs. Türkiye | Group D · Match 6 · Vancouver opener |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Canada vs. Qatar | Group B · Match 27 |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM | New Zealand vs. Egypt | Group G · Match 40 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Switzerland vs. Canada | Group B · Match 51 |
| Fri, Jun 26, 2026 | 8:00 PM | New Zealand vs. Belgium | Group G · Match 64 |
| Thu, Jul 2, 2026 | 8:00 PM | TBD vs. TBD | Round of 32 · Match 85 |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM | TBD vs. TBD | Round of 16 · Match 96 |
Knockout matchups subject to change — verify at FIFA.com before travel.
Vancouver Knockout-Path Note
The July 2 Round of 32 match at BC Place is currently scheduled to include the Group B winner. Canada plays in Group B, with Vancouver matches on June 18 and June 24. The winner of the July 2 match is scheduled to play again in Vancouver on July 7.
If your travel plans depend on Canada’s advancement or another team’s knockout path, recheck the official FIFA bracket before travel.
Which matches are you planning for?
Sat Jun 13 — Australia vs. Türkiye (Vancouver Opener)
Thu Jun 18 — Canada vs. Qatar
Sun Jun 21 — New Zealand vs. Egypt
Wed Jun 24 — Switzerland vs. Canada
Fri Jun 26 — New Zealand vs. Belgium
Thu Jul 2 — Round of 32
Tue Jul 7 — Round of 16
– Getting to BC Place
The Stadium Is 2.5 Kilometers Away.
Here Is Every Way to Get There.
This is yours regardless of where you book. What follows is current TransLink and BC Place guidance — the same information we give our own guests.
On FIFA World Cup 2026 match days at BC Place, TransLink directs all stadium-bound fans to use Main Street–Science World Station, then walk the Last Mile pedestrian route to BC Place’s primary entrance at Carrall Street and Pacific Boulevard.
Stadium–Chinatown Station and Yaletown–Roundhouse Station will remain open for transit service, but pedestrian access to BC Place from those stations will not be available on match days because of the secure event perimeter and crowd-control routing. There will be only one stadium entrance on match days.
Allow extra time for crowds, queues, security screening, and event-day pedestrian routing.
SkyTrain
- Walk about 10 minutes northeast from The Sunset to Burrard Station.
- Board the Expo Line eastbound. Tap your Compass Card or contactless card at the fare gate.
- Ride two stops to Stadium–Chinatown — but do not exit there on match days. Stay on the train one more stop to Main Street–Science World.
- Walk the Last Mile pedestrian route to BC Place’s primary entrance.
Fare: Zone 1 — $2.70 CAD with Compass stored value, $3.35 CAD with cash or contactless (current rates). Beginning July 1, 2026, one-zone adult fares increase to $2.85 (Compass) and $3.50 (cash/contactless). Tap on at Burrard. Tap off at Main Street–Science World.
On Foot
- Walking from The Sunset to BC Place is approximately 2.5 km / 1.5 miles — about 40 minutes. Most guests find the walk practical in fair weather, especially after matches when transit platforms are busiest.
- After matches, TransLink stages empty trains at Main Street–Science World to clear the post-match crowd quickly.
Tournament-period enhanced service
- For the World Cup, TransLink is adding approximately 600 extra bus trips per day, running SkyTrain at approximately two-minute frequencies at downtown stations around match times, and extending service by an hour on nights with 8 PM or later kickoffs (June 13, June 26, July 2). Additional SeaBus sailings cross Burrard Inlet at 10-minute frequencies before and after matches.
Taxi or Rideshare
- Widely available in the West End. On match days, expect road closures, controlled-access zones, wait times, and possible surge pricing.
Passenger Ferry (rest days only)
- False Creek passenger ferries can be a scenic rest-day option, but should not be treated as primary match-day transit.
- False Creek Ferries operates from the Sunset Beach dock at the foot of Thurlow Street, with stops including Plaza of Nations near BC Place. AquaBus operates from Hornby Street, also serving False Creek routes including Plaza of Nations. Confirm operator, dock, route, and schedule before travel.
From Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- Board the Canada Line at YVR Airport Station toward downtown Vancouver. Trips starting at YVR include the YVR Airport AddFare in addition to the regular fare — currently $5 CAD, increasing to $6.50 CAD on July 1, 2026.
- From downtown, continue by transit, taxi, rideshare, or walk depending on your route and luggage. Children 12 and under ride free.
How Transit Payment Works in Vancouver
Vancouver’s SkyTrain and buses use a tap-on / tap-off payment card called the Compass Card. It works like an Oyster Card (London), Octopus Card (Hong Kong), Opal Card (Sydney), Suica (Tokyo), or PRESTO (Toronto) — a prepaid transit card you load with credit and tap at the fare gate.
- Buy a Compass Card at vending machines inside Burrard Station, 10 minutes from the hotel. No app needed. $6 refundable deposit.
- Load credit in CAD at the vending machine. Zone 1 (hotel to BC Place via Main Street–Science World on match days) costs $2.70 CAD each way with stored value (current rate; $2.85 from July 1, 2026).
- Tap on the card reader when you enter the fare gate, and again when you exit. Failing to tap off results in a maximum-fare charge.
- Manage balance at compasscard.ca or top up at any station.
- Contactless credit cards and mobile wallets are also accepted at fare gates for adult fares — many short-stay visitors do not need a separate Compass Card.
Match-Day Platform Note: SkyTrain frequencies increase on event days, but platforms fill quickly in the period before kickoff. Arriving at Burrard Station well before your intended departure makes the journey straightforward.
BC Place Entry Rules — Check Before Match Day
BC Place is a cashless venue on match days — bring a card or mobile wallet, not cash. Cash-to-card conversion terminals are available on-site if needed.
BC Place strongly recommends leaving bags at home. Permitted bags are subject to search at the gate. Tournament-specific FIFA rules may be more restrictive than BC Place’s standard policy.
Check bcplace.com directly before match day for current permitted bag sizes, prohibited items, entry rules, and any FIFA-specific changes — these catch visitors off guard more than any other match-day issue. Plan to arrive early.
FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver runs June 11 to July 19, 2026 at Hastings Park / PNE — the longest-running festival of any 2026 host city.
Festival site entry is free, and general admission to the new amphitheatre’s floor for live match viewings is also free, on a first-come, first-served basis. Premium reserved seating and group hosting packages are available for purchase.
Live match broadcasts on giant screens, live music and entertainment, food and beverage offerings, and cultural programming throughout the tournament. Check the official festival site for hours, programming, and transportation guidance closer to your visit.
Group Bookings — Supporter’s Clubs, Families, Fan Associations
If you are booking multiple suites for a supporters’ club, family group, national fan association, or corporate group, contact the hotel directly. The booking is handled by our team — rate and availability confirmed in one conversation, not through an automated system.
The Sunset’s one-bedroom suites accommodate up to four guests using the standard sofa bed in the living area. Multiple suites can be coordinated for the same arrival and departure window.
For groups of three or more suites, contact us before reserving. We will confirm what is available for your specific dates and match window and give you a single rate for the block.
Send your arrival date, departure date, number of guests, number of suites, and the matches you are planning around. Email is usually the easiest channel for international guests — no calling charges, and you have written confirmation of your booking terms.
Response commitment: within 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Book Direct for the Clearest
Rate and Terms.
All rates in Canadian dollars (CAD). Booking direct at sunsetinn.com gives you the clearest view of current suite types and live availability, with no additional platform fees at checkout.
When you book direct, your confirmation email sets out the rate plan, dates, taxes, fees, and cancellation terms for your reservation.
Your card issuer may convert the final charge into your home currency at its applicable exchange rate.
For international guests, email is often the easiest way to clarify longer stays or multi-suite bookings.
Vancouver 2026 Tax Information— International Guests
Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout and shown before you confirm.
Vancouver accommodation taxes and fees total 19.175%, including 5% GST, 8% PST, 3% MRDT and 2.5% Major Events MRDT. These apply across Vancouver hotels and are not a surcharge specific to The Sunset.
Final taxes, fees, and total price are shown before you confirm your reservation. No charges that were not in the number you saw when you booked.
Cancellation Policy
For reservations covering Vancouver match dates, the match-night portion of your stay is non-refundable. Other nights follow the cancellation terms shown for your selected rate plan. Review the full policy in the booking engine before confirming.
Standard check-in: 4:00 PM. Standard checkout: 11:00 AM.
Early check-in and late checkout accommodated when the calendar allows — fee required, flag at time of booking, not the morning you need to leave.
Contact
Response commitment: within 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Email — 24 hrs · Best for International Guests
Include arrival and departure dates, number of guests, and match dates you are planning around.
Direct Line — Live Answer
+1 604-688-2474
Call to speak directly with the team during business hours (Pacific Time, UTC−7).
Reviews
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The Neighbourhood That Doesn’t Need
the World Cup to Feel International.
It is 8 AM on a match day. You walk out of the hotel, turn either left or right on Davie Street — one of Vancouver’s most characterful high streets, lined with cafés, restaurants, bars, and local shops — and everything you need for the morning is already open. The West End doesn’t perform livability. It just lives.
English Bay Beach is an eight-minute walk south — a wide urban beach on the Pacific, popular with locals and visitors year-round. The Seawall path runs from there along the waterfront past Sunset Beach (12 minutes), or toward Granville Island’s public market district. On tournament evenings, with supporters from a dozen countries along that path, it doesn’t look like a hotel neighbourhood. It looks like the World Cup.
Robson Street, a short walk east, is Vancouver’s main downtown shopping and dining corridor — home to Whole Foods Market and a stretch of designer boutiques alongside restaurants and cafés. Stanley Park’s forest and seawall begin a 12-to-15-minute walk away. Burrard Station — your gateway to SkyTrain — is about 10 minutes on foot.
The West End is among the most internationally mixed neighbourhoods in Canada. Mandarin, Tagalog, Farsi, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese are part of the ambient sound on Davie Street on any given Tuesday. During a World Cup, that baseline shifts into something more explicitly celebratory. This neighbourhood has always looked like the world.
From The Sunset, on foot:
- Buy a Compass Card at vending machines inside Burrard Station, 10 minutes from the hotel. No app needed. $6 refundable deposit.
- Load credit in CAD at the vending machine. Zone 1 (hotel to BC Place via Main Street–Science World on match days) costs $2.70 CAD each way with stored value (current rate; $2.85 from July 1, 2026).
- Tap on the card reader when you enter the fare gate, and again when you exit. Failing to tap off results in a maximum-fare charge.
- Manage balance at compasscard.ca or top up at any station.
- Contactless credit cards and mobile wallets are also accepted at fare gates for adult fares — many short-stay visitors do not need a separate Compass Card.
Robson Street short walk east
Whole Foods Robson St
Designer boutiques Robson St
Sunset Beach 12 min
English Bay Beach 8 min
Burrard Station 10 min walk
Davie Street 1 block (cafe)s, bars, restaurants)
Stanley Park 10 min (forest, seawall)
Watching From Home — International Kickoff Times
If friends or family back home are watching, here is where Vancouver kickoff times fall in selected regions. Confirm broadcast partner and local kickoff time on official FIFA channels in your region.
For the June 13 fixture at 9:00 PM PDT (Vancouver opener):
| City / Region | Local time zone | Hours ahead of Vancouver | 9:00 PM PDT becomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Australia | AEST | +17 | 2:00 PM, Sun Jun 14 |
| Tokyo, Japan | JST | +16 | 1:00 PM, Sun Jun 14 |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | AST | +10 | 7:00 AM, Sun Jun 14 |
| Johannesburg, South Africa | SAST | +9 | 6:00 AM, Sun Jun 14 |
| London, United Kingdom | BST | +8 | 5:00 AM, Sun Jun 14 |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina | ART | +4 | +4 1:00 AM, Sun Jun 14 |
| New York / Toronto | EDT | +3 | 12:00 AM, Sun Jun 14 |
| Mexico City, Mexico | CST | +1 | 10:00 PM, Sat Jun 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For reservations covering Vancouver match dates, the match-night portion of your stay is non-refundable. Other nights follow the cancellation terms shown for your selected rate plan. Review the full policy in the booking engine before confirming.
What taxes and fees apply to Vancouver hotel stays?
Vancouver accommodation taxes and fees total 19.175%, including 5% GST, 8% PST, 3% MRDT and 2.5% Major Events MRDT. Final taxes, fees, and total price are shown before you confirm your reservation.
Is breakfast included?
No. The Sunset does not offer complimentary breakfast. Each suite includes a full kitchen, and nearby Davie Street has cafés, restaurants, and grocery options.
Is parking available?
Yes — paid on-site parking is available at $25 CAD/night, parking 15 limited, request in advance. Availability confirmed at booking.
Are pets allowed?
No. The Sunset does not accommodate pets.
Do all suites have a kitchen and balcony?
Yes. Every suite includes a full kitchen and private balcony.
Is there a minimum stay?
Minimum-stay rules may vary by date, suite type, and rate plan. Check live availability for your match window.
How do I get from the hotel to BC Place?
BC Place is approximately 2.5 km / 1.5 miles from The Sunset. On match days, take the Expo Line eastbound from Burrard Station to Main Street–Science World Station — not Stadium–Chinatown — and walk the Last Mile pedestrian route to the stadium’s primary entrance. Allow extra time for crowds, queues, and security screening.
Why Main Street–Science World instead of Stadium–Chinatown?
TransLink has confirmed that pedestrian access to BC Place from Stadium–Chinatown and Yaletown–Roundhouse stations will not be available on match days because of the secure event perimeter. There is only one stadium entrance, accessed via the Last Mile route from Main Street–Science World.
Can I walk to BC Place?
Yes. The walk is approximately 2.5 km / 1.5 miles — about 40 minutes — and very practical in fair weather. Allow extra time on match days because pedestrian routes and security perimeters affect the approach to the stadium.
How does transit payment work?
Vancouver transit accepts Compass Card, Compass Tickets, contactless credit cards, and mobile wallets at fare gates. The Compass Card works like Oyster (London), Octopus (Hong Kong), Opal (Sydney), Suica (Tokyo), or PRESTO (Toronto).
What does transit cost from the hotel to BC Place?
The hotel-to-BC Place trip is within Zone 1. Current TransLink adult one-zone fares are $2.70 with Compass stored value and $3.35 with cash or contactless. Beginning July 1, 2026, one-zone adult fares increase to $2.85 (Compass) and $3.50 (cash/contactless). Children 12 and under ride free. Confirm current fares at TransLink before travel.
How do I get from YVR to The Sunset?
Take the Canada Line from YVR Airport Station toward downtown Vancouver. From downtown, continue by transit, taxi, rideshare, or walk depending on your route and luggage. Trips starting at YVR include the YVR Airport AddFare — currently $5, increasing to $6.50 on July 1, 2026.
Do I need a visa or eTA to enter Canada?
Entry requirements depend on your passport and travel circumstances. Many visitors need either a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Apply only through official Government of Canada channels. The hotel cannot assist with immigration applications.
Is housekeeping included daily?
No. Housekeeping is available on request for a per-service fee. Confirm at booking or with the front desk.
What are BC Place’s entry rules?
BC Place is cashless on match days — bring a card or mobile wallet, not cash. BC Place recommends leaving bags at home; permitted bags are subject to search at the gate. Tournament-specific FIFA rules may be more restrictive. Check bcplace.com directly before match day.
Where is the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver?
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver runs June 11 to July 19, 2026 at Hastings Park / PNE. General admission is free — both to the festival site and to amphitheatre floor match viewings — on a first-come, first-served basis. Premium reserved seating is available for purchase.
Is The Sunset an official FIFA hotel or partner?
No. The Sunset is independently owned and operated and is not an official partner, sponsor, supporter, supplier, licensee, or official hotel of FIFA, FIFA World Cup 2026™, BC Place, the City of Vancouver as host city, or any official tournament organizer, broadcaster, or sponsor. Tournament references on this page are provided for guest travel-planning information only.
What are BC Place’s entry rules?
BC Place is cashless on match days — bring a card or mobile wallet, not cash. BC Place recommends leaving bags at home; permitted bags are subject to search at the gate. Tournament-specific FIFA rules may be more restrictive. Check bcplace.com directly before match day.
Independent Property Notice
The Sunset Hotel is independently owned and operated at 1111 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 1P4.
Anything else you’d like to know?
Call our team at +1 604-688-2474 or email us at reservations@sunsetinn.com.
