Southwest Travel Guide
Montreal
Popular places to visit
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lachine Canal National Historic Site during your travels in Montreal. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Atwater Market
During your visit to Montreal, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Atwater Market. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Les Quartiers du Canal
Les Quartiers du Canal is just one of the places to see in Montreal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
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.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Southwest
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Fast Internet, Perfect place
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Amazing pool! This is the social hub and central feature of this hotel. Accross the street at the VIA train station you will find lots of quick eats to grab. Better restaurants can be found just to the east. I love staying here!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
When we got into the room, 2 lamps didn’t work and they were only able to fix 1 so our room was very dark. There was a baseball sized stain of rust? (I could be wrong) in the middle of the bathtub. The bathroom towels had stains on them. The bathroom wasn’t cleaned properly. There was old chips under ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Good place. Clean room. Good location. Helpful staff generally.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
Did not use a hot tub. Staff were polite and wifi was fine. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Saint-Laurent Montreal
Good location. Clean room. The walls might be soundproof but not the door so when people talk in the hallway and come back drunk at night you get awakened. We booked a queen size bed room but got two double bed instead. That was very disappointing!!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
Verdun
The restaurants and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Verdun. Saint Lawrence River and Wellington Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Verdun Station or De l'Église Station to get around the larger area.
Little Burgundy
If you're spending time in Little Burgundy, check out sights like Saint-Paul Street or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Georges Vanier Station or Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station.
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.
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.
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.
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 McCord Stewart Museum, and jump on the metro at McGill Station or Peel Station to see more of the city.
