The Village

Montreal

Gay Village featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and café scenes
Gay Village featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and signage
Gay Village which includes signage, outdoor eating and a city
The Village
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Eat, drink and party in this lively center of Montréal’s cuisine and nightlife. See why the city’s gay district is thought to be one of the largest in the world.

Also known as the Gay Village, this area north of the Quartier Latin is so LGBT-friendly that even its metro station has rainbow pillars. Although the Village is the epicenter of Montreal’s gay scene, just about anyone would enjoy the festive atmosphere. Due to low rents, a young population and a high density of cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs, the Village is one of Montréal’s most exciting areas.

The Village is centered on St. Catherine Street. From June through September, this street is closed to traffic, so the whole neighborhood feels like a vast plaza. Walk along St. Catherine Street and notice the professional street art lining the façades. On a sunny day, sit out on one of the many restaurant terraces for a cup of coffee and watch the fashionable crowds.

There are hundreds of restaurants to choose from in the Village, each of those varying in uniqueness and popularity. You can get anything from a cheap dinner, in a bistro with in-house DJ, to a pricier meal based on the nouveau-French cuisine in an elegant décor.

Most locals hit the bars at just before midnight, which is a good time to hop around between the many different nightlife options. Catch a cabaret show performed by the Village’s most flamboyant drag queens. If you rather have a chat over a cocktail, visit one of the many gay bars in the area. And, if you are enjoying yourself, party until the next morning at a late-night dance club.

The best time to visit the Village is during one of its famous week-long parties. Divers/Cité is the neighborhood’s spectacular annual festival, which lasts a week between July and August. It culminates with the gay pride parade. Watch Mascara, the world’s largest drag show, which takes place during this festival. Black and Blue is a week-long series of big techno parties during Canadian Thanksgiving throughout various venues in both the Village and other parts of Montreal. Get tickets for these festivals in advance, because they are world-renowned, and fill up fast.


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The Village Hotel Deals

Hotel St André

Hotel St André

2.5 out of 5
1285 Rue St-Andre, Montreal, QC
The price is CA $113 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $113
CA $134 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Old Port of Montreal and Notre Dame Basilica are ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay"

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

Hotel St André
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
The price is CA $203 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $203
CA $264 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly 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! (4,498 reviews)
"We always come to Bonneaventure when we visit Montreal. Great staff, clean rooms, conveniently located and amazing pool! Easily walkable options for restaurants and shops. Also very close to via rail station."

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

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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 CA $159 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $159
CA $189 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,057 reviews)
"Great location downtown next to the train"

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

3.5 out of 5
1110, Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is CA $183 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $183
CA $218 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,417 reviews)
"The walk is thin and the elevator is slow if one wants to head to the pool floor."

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Hotel Universel Montreal

Hotel Universel Montreal

3.5 out of 5
5000, Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, QC
The price is CA $161 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $161
CA $191 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,745 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and so friendly. Easy to get around the area on bus."

Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2025

Hotel Universel Montreal
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

4 out of 5
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
The price is CA $224 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $224
CA $267 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy a 24-hour health club, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,653 reviews)
"Great hotel close to rue St Catherine!"

Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2025

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
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3.5/5(91 area reviews)

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Plateau Mont-Royal

4/5(238 area reviews)

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4.5/5(1,060 area reviews)

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4.5/5(5,283 area reviews)

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