I am the same age as you, prefer the more upscale scene, and I live in Gastown.
Yaletown is fine, and overall is a bit classier than Gastown. But, and this is a major factor in my opinion, Yaletown has an image problem on the weekends. The Metro stations are just train after train of thirsty suburban dudes coming in to the city to party. Gastown has some very high end places, and also some dive bars and a shit tonne of general degenerates. With Gastown though, there are places that are hidden enough to get passed up by these crowds.
The consolation is the girls from the suburbs can be easy to take home.
You are going to have more options in Yaletown for accommodations. Its closer to Granville Street (clubbing district), David Lam park (babe central on sunny days) and a quick bike ride to the city beaches (Sunset, English and 3rd Beach). The sea wall itself will put tears in your eyes with the level of talent.
Car- Unless you are going hiking every day, do not bother getting a car. You dont need one here. Plan a day or two and pack in all the mountain activity for then. Maybe even stay a night in Whistler.
Hit me up. I would be happy to help.
Yaletown is fine, and overall is a bit classier than Gastown. But, and this is a major factor in my opinion, Yaletown has an image problem on the weekends. The Metro stations are just train after train of thirsty suburban dudes coming in to the city to party. Gastown has some very high end places, and also some dive bars and a shit tonne of general degenerates. With Gastown though, there are places that are hidden enough to get passed up by these crowds.
The consolation is the girls from the suburbs can be easy to take home.
You are going to have more options in Yaletown for accommodations. Its closer to Granville Street (clubbing district), David Lam park (babe central on sunny days) and a quick bike ride to the city beaches (Sunset, English and 3rd Beach). The sea wall itself will put tears in your eyes with the level of talent.
Car- Unless you are going hiking every day, do not bother getting a car. You dont need one here. Plan a day or two and pack in all the mountain activity for then. Maybe even stay a night in Whistler.
Hit me up. I would be happy to help.