Tanya's loft was beautiful and such a great base to explore Vancouver from. There are loads of great bars and restaurants within just a few blocks. Also- the apartment felt really safe as there's a couple of different entrances to get through before you get to the floor itself. I'd read a few reviews of gastown (as a whole) before my trip where people were worried about safety in the area. As a single women traveling alone I didn't have any issues and would definitely recommend staying here.