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

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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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$277 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$277
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (4,801 reviews)
"Great hotel! Room was spacious and clean. Outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Nice restaurants and bar. Convenient location to see both downtown and Old Montreal."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Chrome Montreal

Hotel Chrome Montreal

3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$88 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$88
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 (3,428 reviews)
"Great location, clean enough rooms. Needs a bit of updating but very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown

Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1415, rue Saint-Hubert, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$248 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$248
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,534 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
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 AU$165 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$165
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (3,211 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, brought up things I needed, comfy rooms, I love their swift shower pressure. 🤭❤️🚿 I enjoyed my stay. Definitely staying there again."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Le Nouvel Hotel

Le Nouvel Hotel

4 out of 5
1740 Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$206 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$206
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,269 reviews)
"Staying here was a first rate experience. The price was very good considering the facilties and the proximity to City Center. Parking was very convenient. Everything in the room was fine. Definitely recommend this property for a multi-day stay in Montreal."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Le Nouvel Hotel
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

4.5 out of 5
1050 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$311 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$311
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,929 reviews)
"Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Montreal

Latin Quarter which includes street scenes, a city 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
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Milton Park

While visiting Milton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Prince-Arthur Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard.

Milton Park
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts showing interior views and art

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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