Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Old Port of Montreal
Historic architecture, modern attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make it impossible to get bored at this lively and scenic riverfront space.
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Sainte-Catherine Street
During your visit to Montreal, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sainte-Catherine Street. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Notre Dame Basilica
Welcoming all kinds of pilgrims from popes to pop stars, this gorgeous basilica should definitely appear on your Montreal itinerary.
Activities
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours
The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour
McCord Stewart Museum - Admission
Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
This was a great hotel. A 5 min walk to the Metro (Orange line) which takes you right downtown Montreal. There’s a Walmart, Tim Hortons, Ardenes outlet, gas stations, and much more all within 2-10 mins away. Staff was awesome, beds were very comfortable. I brought my own pillow so can’t comment on ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Very happy with room and breakfast
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Great location, clean comfortable and spacious room, plentiful continental breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Check in was quick, able to get a room before 4 pm which was fantastic! Room was clean and I loved the kettle for us tea drinkers! Bathroom was very clean, and the toiletry products smelled nice. Overall a great 3 day stay!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Would visit again
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
For starters, we did not have great expectations given the price and the reviews. But this was bottom of the barrel. Upon arrival, we looked for the parking that was promise with our booking, went to front desk to ask about the parking. I was greeted with attitude and dirty looks, then the man proceeded ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Saint Joseph's Oratory and Saint Jacques Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cote Sainte Catherine Station or Snowdon Station to get around the larger area.
Outremont
Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Outremont Theatre and Laurier Avenue are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur Station.
Mile End
You'll enjoy the churches and coffee shops in Mile End. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Laurent Boulevard or Saint Denis Street.
Saint-Laurent
Travellers choose Saint-Laurent for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cote Vertu Station or College Station and check out top sights like Place Vertu Shopping Center.
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.
