Downtown Montreal

Montreal
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts featuring a city, street scenes and outdoor art
Beneath the skyscrapers, this neighborhood offers grand civic spaces, high-end shopping, 30 concert halls and the world’s largest underground complex.

Downtown is the home of Montreal’s beautiful skyline and vast subterranean center. Come to Downtown for shopping, a mix of modern and heritage architecture and world-class concert halls and museums.

Spend daylight hours on the long stretch of Saint-Catherine Street which features blocks of high-end boutiques and shopping malls, plus access to the Underground City. After sunset, head to Crescent Street to spend the evening hopping between the many pubs and restaurants set amid classic Montreal townhouses.

The Underground City is one of the largest subsurface complexes in the world. A total 20.5 miles (33 kilometers) of pedestrian walkways run under Downtown, connecting metro stations, concert halls and shopping malls. Shop in the Promenades Cathédrale, an underground mall built to support the once-sinking Christ Church Cathedral above.

Take a walk through the Golden Square Mile on the west side of Downtown, which features the exquisite Victorian mansions of Montreal’s old upper class. This section is also home to McGill University, one of Canada’s top schools.

Downtown is the location of Montreal’s world-class annual festivals. The Montreal International Jazz Festival takes place in Downtown’s Quartier des Spectacles. These 250 acres (one square kilometer) of the city contain over 30 concert halls, including the Montreal Symphony House. Visit during a festival to see this part of Downtown come alive. The Montreal International Jazz Festival alone consists of about 800 concerts, and tens of thousands of people attend.

Spend a few hours in Montreal’s best fine arts institutions, also located in Downtown. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is the largest museum in the city. It features a wide range of painting and sculpture from around the world, plus an exhibition dedicated exclusively to Québecois and Canadian art.

Most of the metro stops in Downtown are along Maisonneuve Boulevard, which is just one block away from Saint-Catherine Street. Bus stops are abundant throughout the area. Downtown covers a very large space, so it is a good idea to use public transportation. Paid parking is available in garages throughout Downtown. Look for southeast garages which tend to cost less than others.


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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 CA $179 per night from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1
CA $179
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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 Mar. 25, 2024

Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hotel Chrome Montreal
3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
The price is CA $77 per night from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2
CA $77
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 (2,827 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 Mar. 24, 2024

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
4.5 out of 5
1050 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is CA $178 per night from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28
CA $178
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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 Mar. 25, 2024

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
L'Appartement Hotel
L'Appartement Hotel
3 out of 5
455, Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $139 per night from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1
CA $139
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (3,535 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 Mar. 27, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $109 per night from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1
CA $109
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (1,801 reviews)
"I didn't know what to expect from previous reviews but I was extremely pleased with my stay for the week. Very close to Centre Bell and Metro. Bathroom is tiny but for a single traveler, the room and bathroom size are just fine."

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 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
The price is CA $179 per night from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1
CA $179
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (3,022 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2024

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
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Golden Square Mile

Golden Square Mile is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and The Underground City, and you can get around town on the metro at Peel Station.

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Quartier des Spectacles

4/5(347 area reviews)

Great live music, charming cafes, and jazz venues 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.

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5/5(1 area review)

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4.5/5(1,060 area reviews)

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3.5/5(91 area reviews)

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4/5(168 area reviews)

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