Downtown Montreal

Montreal
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts showing a city, outdoor art and street scenes
Visit this exciting urban district to enjoy exclusive shopping, fine dining, and festivals before exploring one of the world’s largest underground complexes.

The downtown area of Montreal is an extraordinary melting pot that will allow you to tick everything off a typical to-do list. This exciting district has colonial architecture for the history buffs, high-end shopping for the fashionistas, superb museums and cutting-edge art galleries for the culture vultures, as well as world-renowned jazz festivals and a wealth of stunning concert halls for the music lovers. As if this wasn’t enough, the area is also home to one of the largest underground complexes in the world with a 33-kilometre arterial network of shops, museums, hotels, metro stations and more. So, make sure you get a good night's sleep before you visit this bustling district because you’re going to need it!Splash the cash in the boutiques along Saint-Catherine Street before heading below street level to exercise your credit card in the Promenades Cathédrale shopping centre. Built to support the crumbling foundations of Christ Church Cathedral above, this centre is one of the most popular retail spots in Underground City.When you eventually come up for air, head straight to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. This is the largest museum in the city and it’s easy to spend a whole afternoon here. Take your time admiring the outstanding collection of local and international art and sculpture, paying particular attention to the Québecois and Canadian art exhibits.Montreal is the queen of cultural events. The Quartier des Spectacles district in the downtown area is home to over 30 concert halls, including the Montreal Symphony House, and hosts many vibrant festivals. Topping them all in the cool stakes is the Montreal International Jazz Festival which attracts thousands of people every year.For a change of scenery, head west for a nostalgic stroll through the historic neighbourhood of Golden Square Mile and admire the Victorian mansions that were once home to the city’s most wealthy denizens. Today, the area is more likely to be filled with cash-strapped students attending the nearby McGill University.After a long day tramping around the sites and shops, kick back with a cool drink and a hot meal on lively Crescent Street. Equally popular with visitors and locals, this lovely stretch also features a wealth of colonial architecture. So why not work off your dessert with a pleasant walk as you plan your next Montreal move?


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Top hotels in Downtown Montreal

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hotel Chrome Montreal
3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM266 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM266
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in ...
6.4/10 (2,818 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great location near downtown, the price was excellent and the hotel was fairly clean. For primarily sleeping it was more then enough"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
3 out of 5
1193, Place Phillips, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM622 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM622
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,514 reviews)
"Great rooms with full kitchen, high ceilings and amazing beds! Great location and staff too!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
4.5 out of 5
1050 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is RM635 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
RM635
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,819 reviews)
"Everything was excellent at the Omni Mont-Royal, from the customer service to the cleanliness of the property. We had a wonderful time."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
L'Appartement Hotel
L'Appartement Hotel
3 out of 5
455, Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC
The price is RM484 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM484
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,534 reviews)
"The room was way too warm, and there was no way to control the temperature, other than opening a window. Pull out sofa bed was very uncomfortable. Breakfast room was nice, though."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

L'Appartement Hotel
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
3.5 out of 5
1240 Drummond Street, Montreal, QC
The price is RM380 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM380
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,793 reviews)
"Front desk staff were all polite professional and helpful! Great interactions. The room could use a better cleaning. While it was ‘fine’ the, ‘desk’ area where the refrigerator is located had not been dusted in quite some time. Brushed my coat against it and left visible ‘clean’ spot and dust on ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM694 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM694
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,026 reviews)
"The indoor pool is great."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Montreal

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts which includes art and interior views

Golden Square Mile

Visitors to Golden Square Mile love its popular shops, and you can check out Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and The Underground City. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Peel Station.

Golden Square Mile
Latin Quarter featuring a city, street scenes and signage

Quartier des Spectacles

4/5(13 area reviews)

Cosy cafes, live music and vibrant jazz clubs are just a few top things to explore in Quartier des Spectacles. A visit to Complexe Desjardins or Place des Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Place des Arts Station or Saint Laurent Station to get around town.

Quartier des Spectacles
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Little Burgundy

If you're spending time in Little Burgundy, check out sights like Saint-Paul Street or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Georges Vanier Station or Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station.

Little Burgundy
Notre Dame Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views

Old Montreal

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Notre Dame Basilica – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Old Montreal
Mount Royal Park showing a skyscraper, a city and views

Ville-Marie

2/5(1 area review)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Notre Dame Basilica are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.

Ville-Marie
Gay Village featuring outdoor eating, café scenes and street scenes

The Village

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors often come to The Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sainte-Catherine Street and L'atelier de sculpture du Village. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Beaudry Station.

The Village

Downtown Montreal