Golden Square Mile Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Golden Square Mile attractions

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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

9.0/10 (1,494 reviews)
Explore Canada’s unique cultural heritage and engage with international modern art at this large museum that houses more than 40,000 objects.
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Activities

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

AU$168
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Montreal: Guided River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Montreal: Guided River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

AU$133
per adult
Montreal: Guided River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Montreal: 5 Attractions Pass

Montreal: 5 Attractions Pass

AU$106
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Montreal: 5 Attractions Pass
Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

AU$7
per adult
Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

AU$36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour
Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso

Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso

AU$41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso
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Our pick of the best Golden Square Mile Hotel Deals

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

4.5 out of 5
1050 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$370 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$370
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Hôtel Monroe - Downtown Montreal

Hôtel Monroe - Downtown Montreal

4 out of 5
1470 Rue Mackay Montreal QC
The price is AU$451 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$451
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Hôtel Monroe - Downtown Montreal
Capsule residence

Capsule residence

1.5 out of 5
1447 R. Bishop Montréal QC
Stay at this capsule hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bell Centre and Sainte-Catherine Street ...
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Capsule residence
Metcalfe Hotel Montréal by Gray Collection

Metcalfe Hotel Montréal by Gray Collection

4 out of 5
980 Boul. De Maisonneuve West Montreal QC
The price is AU$442 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$442
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Metcalfe Hotel Montréal by Gray Collection
Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection

3.5 out of 5
1240 Drummond Street Montreal QC
The price is AU$200 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$200
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,764 reviews)
"Great location in downtown Montreal for restaurants and shopping. We booked a business room for one night. The room was clean, bed and comforters very comfortable, spacious and clean washroom. Good lighting around the room, and convenient charging ports,outlets on the nightstands. Check-in and check-out ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

3.5 out of 5
1110, Sherbrooke Street West Montreal QC
The price is AU$322 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$322
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,991 reviews)
"Everything was great, except maybe the elevators which were a little small."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
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Our guide on where to stay in Golden Square Mile

Find the best Golden Square Mile areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Montreal

Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Montreal. Check out top attractions like Bell Centre and Sainte-Catherine Street, and jump on the metro at McGill Station or Peel Station to see more of the city.

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Old Montreal

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.

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Ville-Marie

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Bell Centre are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.

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Plateau Mont-Royal

Noted for its art galleries and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Plateau Mont-Royal. Top attractions like Saint Denis Street and Laurier Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mont Royal Station or Laurier Station to see more of the city.

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Quartier des Spectacles

Cosy cafes, live music and vibrant jazz clubs are just a few top things to explore in Quartier des Spectacles. A visit to Sainte-Catherine Street or Complexe Desjardins 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.

Golden Square Mile Travel Guide

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