Latin Quarter Travel Guide

Montreal
Latin Quarter featuring a city, street scenes and signage
Watch a play, see a classic movie and browse the collection of a large library in Montréal’s student haven.

Named after the university district in Paris, the Quartier Latin is an area in northeastern Montréal that has long been known for its large student population. Today, the Université du Québec à Montréal floods the neighbourhood with tenants looking for cheap rents and culture. As a result, this is a neighbourhood with a rich performing arts scene, several movie theatres and more than 50 restaurants.

The Quartier Latin is a small rectangular area around Saint-Denis Street to the west of the Université du Québec à Montréal. Walk along Saint-Denis Street to find boutique stores and street art covering the façades.

Watch a movie screening at Cinémathèque québécoise, a movie conservatory with an extensive collection of movies and movie memorabilia. While most of the screenings are in French, classic English films are common as well. Tour the permanent exhibition, which deals with the close ties between special effects and cinema. Learn about the history of special effects and how the special effects in many famous films were produced.

Théâtre Saint-Denis began as a movie theatre in 1916, but in 1980 it was dedicated solely to the performing arts. Watch a play or a concert at the century-old theatre. During the Just for Laughs festival, which is centred to the southeast, Saint-Denis hosts stand-up comedy as well.

Tour Notre-Dame des Lourdes Chapel on the east side of the Quartier Latin. This late-19th-century church features several brightly colored marble arches inside. Notice the golden Madonna statue on the front of the church’s roof. The shining, black dome is visible throughout the neighbourhood.

Visit the Grande Bibliothèque (Great Library) to see where the Latin Quarter’s students study. Peruse more than 2 million books and 4 million documents with the help of a free audio guide.

Reach the Quartier Latin through the subway station on Berri Street, which borders the neighbourhood to the north. Buses run along Saint-Denis Street as well.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Latin Quarter

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hotel Chrome Montreal
3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
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The price is ₹5,414 per night from 29 May to 30 May
₹5,414
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
6.4/10 (2,990 reviews)
Consistent, clean, and convenient.
"Very consistent hotel. Comfy beds and great location. Hotel keeps updating which is nice."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Le Nouvel Hotel
Le Nouvel Hotel
4 out of 5
1740 Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
The price is ₹13,018 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
₹13,018
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,913 reviews)
"Service was great. Should have included breakfast especially for VIP"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

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 ₹17,610 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
₹17,610
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,928 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
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 ₹12,072 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹12,072
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,992 reviews)
"Excellent location for all tourist, shopping eating."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
The price is ₹12,714 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
₹12,714
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,166 reviews)
"Great outdoor pool area"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
3 out of 5
155 Rene Levesque Boulevard East, Montreal, QC
The price is ₹9,672 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹9,672
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,447 reviews)
"Will stay again. Good all around."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Latin Quarter

Latin Quarter featuring a city, street scenes and signage

Quartier des Spectacles

4/5(13 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
Gay Village featuring outdoor eating, café scenes and street scenes

The Village

4.5/5(6 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
Downtown Montreal showing a monument, outdoor art and a city

Downtown Montreal

4/5(100 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 The Underground City, and jump on the metro at Peel Station or McGill Station to see more of the city.

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

Old Montreal

4.5/5(33 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
Mount Royal Park showing a skyscraper, a city and views

Ville-Marie

2/5(1 area review)

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 Notre Dame Basilica are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.

Ville-Marie
Plateau Mont Royal featuring a city, outdoor art and signage

Plateau Mont-Royal

4/5(10 area reviews)

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

Plateau Mont-Royal

Latin Quarter Travel Guide