Montreal (Montréal) is Quebec's largest city and the second-largest in Canada, home to about 1.76 million people on an island in the St. Lawrence River. This guide covers Old Montreal, Mount Royal, museums, neighbourhood food, transit and practical costs for visitors.
Accommodation overview
Montréal's hotels concentrate in four areas: the downtown core (Centre-Ville) and Golden Square Mile around Rue Sherbrooke and Rue Sainte-Catherine, where most five-star and convention hotels stand; the Quartier international and Quartier des Spectacles near the Palais des congrès and Place des Arts; Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), packed with boutique hotels in 19th-century stone buildings; and the Plateau-Mont-Royal and Quartier latin, with small inns and hostels along Rue Saint-Denis. Many downtown hotels connect to the underground city (RÉSO) and the STM metro, which makes a car unnecessary. Rates peak during the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada in June and the Festival International de Jazz in late June and early July, and are lowest from January to March. Prices are quoted in CAD with approximate USD conversions at 1 CAD = 0.70 USD; Québec adds a 3.5% tax on lodging plus 5% GST and 9.975% QST to the room rate.
- Budget
- CAD 35-150 (about USD 24.50-105) per night for hostel beds, hostel private rooms and budget hotels
- Mid-range
- CAD 150-300 (about USD 105-210) per night for mid-range and chain hotels
- Luxury
- CAD 300-900 and up (about USD 210-630 and up) per night for luxury and boutique hotels
- Where to stay
- Old Montreal for heritage boutique hotels, or downtown near McGill, Peel or Place-des-Arts metro for transit and underground-city access
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Hôtel Terrasse Royale
Three-star hotel near Saint Joseph's Oratory and the Université de Montréal.
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Basic hotel beside Chinatown and the Palais des congrès, a short walk from Place-d'Armes metro.
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Small hotel in a Victorian house on Sherbrooke Street East near Boulevard Saint-Laurent and the Quartier latin.
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Budget hotel in a heritage house on Sherbrooke Street East near Sherbrooke metro and Rue Saint-Denis.
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Downtown hostel, formerly HI Montréal, near Lucien-L'Allier metro and the Bell Centre.
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Large hostel near Berri-UQAM metro with a bar, between the Quartier latin and Le Village.
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Backpacker hostel on Rue Saint-Hubert near Berri-UQAM metro.
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Independent hostel in a historic Old Montreal warehouse building, near Square-Victoria-OACI metro.
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Le Centre Sheraton Montréal
Large downtown convention hotel near the Bell Centre and Rue Sainte-Catherine.
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1967 tower with distinctive half-moon windows facing Place du Canada, connected to the underground city via Bonaventure station.
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Hotel on the roof of Place Bonaventure with rooftop gardens and a heated outdoor pool open year-round, connected to Bonaventure metro and Gare Centrale.
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20-storey, 269-room four-star hotel opened in 2018 with kiosk check-in and robot room service.
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Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in a mixed-use tower between Chinatown and the Palais des congrès.
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Large hotel connected to Complexe Desjardins and steps from Place des Arts and the Quartier des Spectacles festival sites.
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Downtown hotel near McGill and Place-des-Arts metro stations.
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Marriott-brand hotel near Rue Sainte-Catherine shopping and McGill metro.
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Accor hotel a block from Crescent Street's bars and restaurants and a short walk from the Bell Centre.
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All-suite hotel on Rue de la Montagne near the Bell Centre, with kitchenettes in the suites.
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Sherbrooke Street hotel near McGill and Peel metro with suites that include kitchenettes.
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Boutique hotel in converted historic townhouses on Sherbrooke Street West near Guy-Concordia metro.
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Apartment-style hotel on Phillips Square with full kitchens in every unit, close to McGill metro and Rue Sainte-Catherine.
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Compact modern hotel on the edge of Chinatown and the Quartier des Spectacles, with studios that include kitchenettes.
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Design hotel at the corner of Sherbrooke and Boulevard Saint-Laurent, between the Quartier des Spectacles and the Plateau.
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Chinatown hotel with pagoda-style rooftops, across from the Palais des congrès and a short walk to Old Montreal.
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Value hotel near the Palais des congrès and Place-d'Armes metro with breakfast included in the rate.
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All-suite hotel between Old Montreal and the Palais des congrès, with cooked-to-order breakfast included.
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Pet-friendly hotel at the eastern edge of Old Montreal between Rue Berri and Rue Saint-Hubert, with a rooftop pool and terrace.
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Three-star hotel sharing a building with Homewood Suites, about three minutes' walk from Place-d'Armes metro and the Palais des congrès.
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Modern hotel near Berri-UQAM metro and the Quartier latin, with breakfast included.
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Lifestyle hotel on the lower floors of a residential tower steps from the Bell Centre, Griffintown and Old Montreal.
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Germain Hotels' design-led ALT brand in Griffintown, near the Lachine Canal and a short walk from Old Montreal.
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Small inn above the Bonaparte French restaurant near Notre-Dame Basilica, with breakfast included.
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Boutique hotel in a heritage building on Rue McGill at the western edge of Old Montreal, near Square-Victoria-OACI metro.
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42-room teaching hotel of the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec, facing Carré Saint-Louis above Sherbrooke metro.
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21-room inn facing Parc La Fontaine in the Plateau, with a breakfast buffet included.
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Nine-room hotel above the Ethiopian restaurant Le Nil Bleu, with kitchenettes in every room; there is no elevator.
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Four-star hotel across from Olympic Park, the Biodôme and the Jardin botanique, near Viau metro.
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Hotel inside the Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) terminal building, a walk from check-in counters.
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Airport hotel near the YUL terminals with an airport shuttle.
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Accor hotel in the Technoparc business area near YUL.
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Hotel on Rue Peel at the foot of Mount Royal, near McGill University and Peel metro.
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177-room hotel near Guy-Concordia metro and Crescent Street, with studios that include kitchenettes and a full-service spa.
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Downtown hotel with complimentary espresso, a bistro, a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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Extended-stay hotel on Rue Peel between Sherbrooke and De Maisonneuve with kitchens in every suite.
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Hotel on Sherbrooke Street West near Place-des-Arts metro and the eastern edge of McGill's campus.
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The Ritz-Carlton Montréal
Golden Square Mile landmark opened in 1912, home to Daniel Boulud's Maison Boulud restaurant and a garden with a duck pond.
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Opened in May 2019 with 169 rooms including 19 suites, the MARCUS restaurant and terrace, an indoor pool and a Guerlain spa.
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Member of The Leading Hotels of the World built around the 19th-century mansion of George Stephen, with 90 rooms and Bar George; holds a Michelin Key.
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132-room hotel opened in 2018 in the historic Birks building on Phillips Square, with Henri Brasserie Française and a spa; the Birks jewellery store remains on the ground floor.
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Accor luxury hotel on Sherbrooke Street a short walk from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and McGill University.
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Small luxury hotel in a 19th-century former bank building on Rue Saint-Jacques, furnished with antiques and artwork.
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Large 1958 railway-era hotel above Gare Centrale where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their 1969 Bed-In for Peace, reopened in 2017 after a full renovation.
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Boutique hotel in restored 19th-century buildings facing Place d'Armes and Notre-Dame Basilica; holds a Michelin Key.
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Boutique hotel named after Québec poet Émile Nelligan, set in linked heritage buildings on Rue Saint-Paul with a seasonal rooftop terrace.
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All-suite hotel beside Notre-Dame Basilica, with suites that include kitchenettes.
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Boutique hotel joining two heritage Old Montreal houses with a modern wing near Place Jacques-Cartier, with a seasonal rooftop terrace.
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30-room boutique hotel in a 19th-century building in western Old Montreal, a few minutes' walk from the Palais des congrès.
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152-room design hotel in the former Bank of Canada building on Square Victoria, linked to the underground city (RÉSO).
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Tower hotel connected to the Centre de commerce mondial and the Palais des congrès, on the edge of Old Montreal.
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Boutique hotel in a 1967 building near McGill University with the Le Boulevardier brasserie; holds a Michelin Key (2025).
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Golden Square Mile hotel in the fashion district with marble bathrooms, the YAMA restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.
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Large hotel at Sherbrooke and Peel streets, close to McGill University, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Mount Royal trails.
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16-storey, 123-room boutique hotel where most rooms have a fireplace, with a heated outdoor pool and restaurant terrace.
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Small boutique hotel in a heritage building on Rue Saint-Paul Ouest with exposed stone and brick walls.
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Boutique inn in a 19th-century building facing the Old Port, with a seasonal rooftop terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence.
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Hotel linked to the Palais des congrès on the edge of Old Montreal, known for its glass-bottomed pool suspended over Rue Saint-Antoine.
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Small design hotel on Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal with an on-site café, cited by the Michelin Guide.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)
Cobblestone historic district with boutique hotels in 18th- and 19th-century buildings near Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier and the Old Port; metro Place-d'Armes and Square-Victoria-OACI.
Best for: All travelers
Downtown and Golden Square Mile
Business and shopping core along Rue Sainte-Catherine and Rue Sherbrooke, home to the Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and Le Mount Stephen, near McGill University and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; metro Peel, McGill and Guy-Concordia.
Best for: All travelers
Quartier international and Quartier des Spectacles
Area around the Palais des congrès, Place des Arts and the festival squares, with convention hotels linked to the underground city and walkable to Chinatown and Old Montreal.
Best for: All travelers
Plateau-Mont-Royal and Quartier latin
Residential neighbourhood of colourful row houses with small inns, B&Bs and hostels along Rue Saint-Denis and near Parc La Fontaine; metro Sherbrooke, Mont-Royal and Berri-UQAM.
Best for: All travelers
Griffintown
Former industrial district beside the Lachine Canal with newer design hotels, a short walk from Old Montreal and the Bell Centre.
Best for: All travelers
Côte-des-Neiges
University and residential area on the west side of Mount Royal near Saint Joseph's Oratory, with a few budget hotels; metro Côte-des-Neiges.
Best for: All travelers
Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (Olympic Park)
East-end district around the Olympic Stadium, Biodôme and Jardin botanique, with hotels near Viau and Pie-IX metro stations.
Best for: All travelers
YUL airport area (Dorval)
Hotels inside and around Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, about 20-30 minutes from downtown by car or bus 747.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
The Ritz-Carlton Montréal
Golden Square Mile landmark opened in 1912, home to Daniel Boulud's Maison Boulud restaurant and a garden with a duck pond.
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Opened in May 2019 with 169 rooms including 19 suites, the MARCUS restaurant and terrace, an indoor pool and a Guerlain spa.
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Member of The Leading Hotels of the World built around the 19th-century mansion of George Stephen, with 90 rooms and Bar George; holds a Michelin Key.
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132-room hotel opened in 2018 in the historic Birks building on Phillips Square, with Henri Brasserie Française and a spa; the Birks jewellery store remains on the ground floor.
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Accor luxury hotel on Sherbrooke Street a short walk from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and McGill University.
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Small luxury hotel in a 19th-century former bank building on Rue Saint-Jacques, furnished with antiques and artwork.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book 3-6 months ahead for the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada weekend in June; Tourisme Montréal put average race-weekend rates at CAD 600-800 (about USD 420-560) a night in 2025.
Late June and early July (Festival International de Jazz, Fête nationale on 24 June, Canada Day on 1 July) also fill downtown and Quartier des Spectacles hotels; reserve early for those dates.
Check whether a quoted rate includes the 3.5% Québec tax on lodging, 5% GST and 9.975% QST; together they add roughly 19% to the room price.
From Montréal-Trudeau (YUL), STM bus 747 runs 24 hours to downtown for CAD 11.25 (about USD 7.90), and taxis charge a flat CAD 49.45 (about USD 34.60) by day to the downtown zone; choose a hotel inside that zone to keep the flat fare.
In winter, hotels linked to the underground city (RÉSO), such as those around Bonaventure, McGill and Place-des-Arts stations, let visitors reach metro, shops and Gare Centrale without going outside.
January to March brings the lowest rates of the year, apart from Montréal en Lumière weekends in February-March.
Downtown and Old Montreal hotel parking commonly costs CAD 30-50 (about USD 21-35) per night; the metro and BIXI bike-share make a car unnecessary within the city.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.