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Welcome to Suites at UBC!

Welcome to the Suites at UBC blog! Here you will find the latest updates, tips, recommendations and guest blogger posts pertaining to Conferences and Accommodations at UBC and our four properties. We are an economical alternative to expensive downtown Vancouver hotels, providing comfortable, clean and secure accommodations for visitors to Vancouver.

Located on the beautiful west side in Vancouver, the University of British Columbia (UBC) offers the best value accommodations to anyone visiting Vancouver. From the contemporary West Coast Suites (open year round) with hotel amenities to the 4,000 additional rooms available seasonally from May-August, UBC offers affordable accommodations for anyone visiting Vancouver. Offering a wide array of room types from dormitory rooms, to apartments, private studios and one bedroom suites, you will definitely find accommodations to suit your needs.

Many spectacular attractions, recreational facilities, restaurants and community services are located right on campus, such as the Museum of Anthropology, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, UBC Botanical Gardens, Aquatic Centre, University Golf Club and other athletic facilities. Vancouver’s best hiking trails and beaches are also just a short walk away. UBC is only 20 minutes from the airport or downtown—making it an ideal location for visitors to Vancouver!