Skip to main content

Pensione Popolo

2.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

Choose dates to view prices

Pensione Popolo, in McGill University's lively district, offers artistic flair and comfort. Enjoy happy hour at two restaurants, relax on the terrace, or browse nearby designer stores. With high-speed WiFi and dual bars, it's perfect for creative visitors.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Economy Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
Free full breakfast on weekdays

Quality Inn & Suites P.E. Trudeau Airport

Dorval
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
7.4 out of 10, Good, 3,652 reviews
The price is HK$673
HK$800 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Quality Inn & Suites P.E. Trudeau Airport
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
4871 Boul. Saint Laurent, Montreal, QC, H2T 1R6

What's nearby

  • Saint Laurent Boulevard - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Laurier Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Denis Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mount Royal Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • McGill University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Montreal Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Laurier Station - 9 min walk
  • Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dieu du Ciel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Siboire - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Dep - Café-Buvette - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Henrietta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gino’s Negroni & Lasagna - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pensione Popolo

Guest house near Mount Royal Park
Located close to McGill University and Montreal Convention Centre, Pensione Popolo provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site. Enjoy happy hour and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Similar properties

Lobby
Hotel Chrome Montreal
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
6.8 out of 10, 3,602 reviews
The price is HK$344
HK$409 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hotel Chrome Montreal

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • casa del popolo

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [4873 Boul. Saint Laurent]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CAD 15.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number 2025-02-28, 281886

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Pensione Popolo House Montreal
Pensione Popolo House
Pensione Popolo Montreal
Pensione Popolo
Pensione Popolo Montreal
Pensione Popolo Guesthouse
Pensione Popolo Guesthouse Montreal

Frequently asked questions

Is Pensione Popolo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pensione Popolo?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pensione Popolo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Pensione Popolo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for CAD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Pensione Popolo located?

Located in Plateau Mont-Royal, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Royal Park and McGill University. Montreal Convention Centre and Notre Dame Basilica are also within 3 mi (5 km). Laurier Station is 9 minutes by foot and Mont Royal Station is 13 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Pensione Popolo Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location at good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. All that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
Great option for a one night trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was a huge plus! Very cute and unique place to stay. Perfect location, lots of walkable tourist spots as well as basics like pharmacy and convenience store. Staff were great communicators and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

João Luís

Liked: Staff & service
Nice to know this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well appointed for the price -- although no glasses or cups. Management was immediately responsive and friendly when I had a question. There are two long flights of stairs to negotiate with barely adequate railings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great overnight stay at this funky place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. The manager, Tammy, was super nice. The building itself has an amazing vibe to it, I felt like I was in a bohemian NY apartment (and being hyperbolic here, but it's connection to Casa made me feel like it was Patti Smith staying at the Chelsea, such a cool venue)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place, very clean, on a busy street but sound was not an issue. Getting in and using the locks took a little learning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The passcode didn’t work at first, but the owner helped me quickly on the phone. Clean and cozy room. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for easy access to great shops and bars nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel conveniently placed above a cute and hip bar/restaurant with vegan options. Reasonable price and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, Tammy was super friendly. A nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAURO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the mile end!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jérôme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location clean and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Amelie P

Communication was clear, but the rooms are very noisy, being located right over and in front of live music venues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's not fancy but a great option if this is the area in Montreal you're looking to visit. Worked really well for my family of four to catch a concert at the nearby Fairmont Theatre. Clean enough for sure and we felt safe and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for a few nights
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Éli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stairs were a pain but the room was clean and smelled great. The ac was a perfect touch and the owner is nice! Around a 15 min walk from the metro station though!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was disgusting, unclean with hairs all over the floor. I literally sat down on the bed and then got up and left and went somewhere else. I have no words. No reception, no bottle of promised wine, I feel really bad leaving a negative review but there was so many excellent reviews I thought maybe this people be helpful for someone to know just what they were getting into. So sorry!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and charming

Overall we had a good experience. We loved all the quirky artwork everywhere. :) The beds were comfy, we liked the ease of having door codes and no keys to keep track of, and the shared sitting room (once someone pointed it out to us) was super cute and a nice place to write and eat meals in. It was weird, though, not having someone to check in/out with or ask questions face to face with. For example, we didn’t know there were two more bathrooms down the hall that were better furnished until one of our fellow visitors pointed it them out, we never did figure out where the courtyard or patio were, so we couldn’t use them, and we didn’t know that some people just left their food out in the shared tea area until we almost ate someone else’s breakfast rolls (thinking they were part of the hotel treats along with the tea service). Those are the kinds of things I’d ask a person at the desk about without a thought, but wouldn’t ask an email correspondent who isn’t likely to get back to me right away. It would be helpful if there were a little map or guide to the tiny hotel with that info in it in the room when you come in.
Quirky art
Charming little sitting area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noise, (a show Downstair), not sure all security rules are followed (fire) stairway extremely hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pink mold and the sweet scent of Sriracha

This place is great, if you don't mind the extra thick lining of pink mold in the shower, the pungent smell of Sriracha, gritty stained carpet that has yet to meet a vacuum and a mattress so firm it can reduce a lumberjack to tears. The stained bathroom walls add to the charm, as do the exposed ceiling wires (from what one can only guess was once a working bathroom fan?) Come prepared with your own soap. And gallon of bleach. And lock. Bring your own coffee too, unless you prefer to brew the one sugar packet. Most hours in the room were spent pining for disinfectants, googling bedbug registries and wondering what on earth caused the blood stain on the corner of the sheet. The Plateau is fantastic, but this really wasn't the "edge" we were looking for.

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and common area! Simple but cozy place with super easy check in and out, and the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025