Downtown Montreal Travel Guide

Montreal

Downtown Montreal showing a monument, outdoor art and a city
Downtown Montreal
Downtown Montreal
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts featuring a statue or sculpture, interior views and art
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?


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Montreal

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
The price is ₹15,597 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹15,597
₹19,996 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly 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! (4,503 reviews)
"Great refresh on this " Brutalist " designed building. If you like architecture be sure to check this out. Great location for the train."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa

3.5 out of 5
1240 Drummond Street, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,616 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹10,616
₹12,633 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,034 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

3.5 out of 5
1110, Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is ₹13,330 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹13,330
₹15,863 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,386 reviews)
"Great staff, great location, and safe area."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Hotel Monville

Hotel Monville

4 out of 5
Montreal, QC
The price is ₹14,698 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹14,698
₹17,491 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,578 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel centrally located. Great customer service. Beautiful room."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Monville
Hotel Chrome Montreal

Hotel Chrome Montreal

3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
The price is ₹7,149 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,149
₹8,507 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (3,162 reviews)
"Very convenient to walk around to see the beautiful city."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Le St Martin Hotel Particulier Montreal

Le St Martin Hotel Particulier Montreal

4 out of 5
980 Boul. De Maisonneuve West, Montreal, QC
The price is ₹17,080 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹17,080
₹20,325 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,029 reviews)
Good choice
"Pool not opened on time expect this great choice"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Le St Martin Hotel Particulier Montreal
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Montreal

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
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts which includes art and interior views

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

4.5/5(10 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(33 area reviews)

A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Montreal Science Centre – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

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Griffintown

While you're in Griffintown, take in top sights like Saint-Paul Street and jump on the metro at Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station to see more of the city.

Griffintown


Downtown Montreal Travel Guide