Downtown Montreal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Montreal showing a square or plaza, outdoor art and art
Downtown Montreal
Downtown Montreal
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts featuring interior views, art and a statue or sculpture
Downtown Montreal

Popular places to visit

Bell Centre

Bell Centre

4/5(7 reviews)

Bell Centre is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Bell Centre
Place des Arts

Place des Arts

4/5(6 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Place des Arts in Montreal. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.

Place des Arts
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts which includes art and interior views

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore Canada’s unique cultural heritage and engage with international modern art at this large museum that houses more than 40,000 objects.

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Place Bonaventure

Place Bonaventure

3.5/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Place Bonaventure during your trip to Montreal. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Place Bonaventure
Phillips Square

Phillips Square

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Montreal when you take a trip to Phillips Square. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Phillips Square
Place Ville-Marie

Place Ville-Marie

You can enjoy retail therapy at Place Ville-Marie during your stay in Montreal. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Place Ville-Marie

Activities

Montreal: 5 Attractions Pass

Montreal: 5 Attractions Pass

AU$112
per adult
Montreal: 5 Attractions Pass
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

AU$191
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

AU$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour
The Underground Network of RÉSO Montréal: Private 2.5-hour Tour

The Underground Network of RÉSO Montréal: Private 2.5-hour Tour

AU$456
per adult
The Underground Network of RÉSO Montréal: Private 2.5-hour Tour
We will see a part of The Berlin Wall

Explore the Underground City with a local comedian

AU$78
per adult
Explore the Underground City with a local comedian
City tour; afternoon in Montreal

City tour; afternoon in Montreal

AU$167
per adult
City tour; afternoon in Montreal
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Our pick of the best Downtown Montreal Hotel Deals

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$341 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$341
27 July - 28 July
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! (4,384 reviews)
"Very clean, nice, and professional staff!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
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 AU$190 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$190
14 July - 15 July
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! (3,003 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hotel Chrome Montreal
3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$128 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$128
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (3,081 reviews)
"It's not the best hotel you'll stay in. There was no coffee maker as advertised. Room shows signs of neglect. But location was great, price was good, and staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montreal Centre
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montreal Centre
3 out of 5
50 René-Lévesque St. West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$211 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$211
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,391 reviews)
"Great access if you’re looking to access Chinatown (though beware of homeless people). The included breakfast is a nice convenience with warm hard-boiled eggs, fresh croissants, fruit, cereal, and yogurt. Coffee, tea, and juices are also available, but get before 9:30 so you can take your time ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montreal Centre
Hotel Monville
Hotel Monville
4 out of 5
Montreal
The price is AU$318 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$318
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,537 reviews)
"Very nice. Very clean. Extremely friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Hotel Monville
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
4.5 out of 5
1050 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$341 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$341
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,728 reviews)
"Hotel accommodations were excellent the staff is very nice and polite Will come again"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Montreal

Latin Quarter featuring a city, street scenes and signage

Quartier des Spectacles

4/5(9 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
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
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International District

If you're spending time in International District, check out sights like World Trade Center Montreal or The Underground City and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.

International District
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Chinatown

4/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like The Underground City and Saint Laurent Boulevard. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Place d'Armes Station to see more of the city.

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

Old Montreal

4.5/5(27 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
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Griffintown

While you're in Griffintown, take in top sights like Saint-Paul Street and jump on the metro at Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station to see more of the city.

Griffintown

Downtown Montreal Travel Guide

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