Travel Note
Lots of potential options on AirBnB if you want to avoid hotels. Good areas include: Downtown, Mount Pleasant (where we live), Kitsilano (by the beach). Just avoid the Downtown Eastside.
Travel Note
Alternative to AirBnB with home-style accommodations. Again, any neighbourhood outside Downtown Eastside - don't stay there.
Travel Note
There's also tons of hotels in the city. Most of them are located Downtown and we're happy to answer any questions you have about them.