Plateau Mont-Royal Travel Guide

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Plateau Mont Royal showing a city, street scenes and outdoor art
Plateau Mont-Royal
Plateau Mont-Royal
Plateau Mont-Royal
Plateau Mont Royal featuring outdoor art, a house and street scenes

Explore the cutting-edge art galleries, kick back in one of the many hip cafés or shop til you drop in the fashionable boutiques of this bohemian neighbourhood.

The epitome of urban chic, Plateau Mont-Royal is an exciting artistic and cultural melting pot where funky bars and über-cool cafés jostle for space alongside fashionable boutiques, swanky art galleries and quaint bookshops. Over the years, this former working-class neighbourhood has morphed into one of the hippest places to visit in Montreal. The laid-back vibe is infectious and attracts an eclectic mix of visitors from artists and students to culture vultures, and everyone in between.The bohemian borough incorporates a number of gentrified neighbourhoods. As you make your way through the vibrant McGill Ghetto, dodge the students who have flocked here due to cheap rent and proximity to McGill University. The more cultural Mile End is renowned as a beacon for writers, artists and filmmakers and is bursting with a range of lively theatres. With a healthy independent music scene that has nurtured the likes of Arcade Fire, this is also the spot to catch some great live music.The Plateau is a dream to explore on foot. Wander around Saint Louis Square and admire the historic townhouses and Victorian homes that spill onto the shady tree-lined streets. Browse through the vintage shops before stopping for a coffee at one of the hip cafés. If you require something a little more substantial, this part of the city is brimming with a number of great eateries offering a range of fare to tempt all palates.The area is also teeming with delectable gourmet shops. Pick up a delicious smoked meat sandwich at the famous Schwartz’s Deli and head to La Fontaine Park where people-watching provides all the lunchtime entertainment you need.As the name suggests, this trendy hub sits on relatively flat terrain just north-east of Mont Royal and is easily accessible from the city centre, so you really have no excuse for not paying a visit.


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Our pick of the best Plateau Mont-Royal Hotel Deals

L'Appartement Hotel

L'Appartement Hotel

3 out of 5
455, Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$234 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$234
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,043 reviews)
"Room was nice and the furniture was comfortable. The second bedroom was a little small, but it was nice to have a separate space. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

L'Appartement Hotel
Unique Stays - 4119 St-Denis

Unique Stays - 4119 St-Denis

3 out of 5
4119 R. Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Notre Dame Basilica and Old Port of Montreal are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"We have stayed in this neighborhood before at this location is perfect."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Unique Stays - 4119 St-Denis
Casa Bella Hotel

Casa Bella Hotel

2 out of 5
264, Sherbrooke West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$105 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$105
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Notre ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, safe and extremely well located in downtown Montreal. Also, not expensive. Perfect."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Casa Bella Hotel
Pensione Popolo

Pensione Popolo

2.5 out of 5
4871 Boul. Saint Laurent, Montreal, QC
Stay at this guesthouse in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Notre Dame Basilica and Bell Centre are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (224 reviews)
"Friendly people in the restaurant and pension owner was very helpful by phone ( found/gave me parking!!). There’s no one on the premises to make inquiries to though. Love the art and feel of the place. Very clean and best showers anywhere! The bar and restaurant people were so lovely, I want to take ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Pensione Popolo
Boulevard Suites - M11

Boulevard Suites - M11

2 out of 5
3724 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC
The price is AU$197 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$197
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Notre Dame Basilica and Bell Centre are located ...
7/10 Good! (35 reviews)
"The stay was very good, but the rooms are not like they appear in the pictures. Overall, we had a good time in Montreal."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Boulevard Suites - M11
Hotel de l'ITHQ

Hotel de l'ITHQ

4 out of 5
3535, rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (807 reviews)
"The hotel is perfectly located in a nice part of town but the breakfast is very average and service was fine, not exceptional"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel de l'ITHQ
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Plateau Mont-Royal

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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 Laurier Avenue.

Mile End
Gay Village featuring outdoor eating, café lifestyle and street scenes

The Village

4/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors often come to The Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sainte-Catherine Street and L'atelier de sculpture du Village. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Beaudry Station.

The Village
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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
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
Downtown Montreal showing a square or plaza, outdoor art and art

Downtown Montreal

4/5(58 area reviews)

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 McCord Stewart Museum, and jump on the metro at McGill Station or Peel Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Montreal
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Outremont

Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Laurier Avenue and Outremont Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.

Outremont


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