Downtown Montreal

Montreal

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

Beneath the skyscrapers, this neighbourhood offers grand civic spaces, high-end shopping, 30 concert halls and the world’s largest underground complex.

Downtown is the home of Montreal’s beautiful skyline and vast subterranean center. Come to Downtown for shopping, a mix of modern and heritage architecture and world-class concert halls and museums.

Spend daylight hours on the long stretch of Saint-Catherine Street which features blocks of high-end boutiques and shopping malls, plus access to the Underground City. After sunset, head to Crescent Street to spend the evening hopping between the many pubs and restaurants set amid classic Montreal townhouses.

The Underground City is one of the largest subsurface complexes in the world. A total 20.5 miles (33 kilometers) of pedestrian walkways run under Downtown, connecting metro stations, concert halls and shopping malls. Shop in the Promenades Cathédrale, an underground mall built to support the once-sinking Christ Church Cathedral above.

Take a walk through the Golden Square Mile on the west side of Downtown, which features the exquisite Victorian mansions of Montreal’s old upper class. This section is also home to McGill University, one of Canada’s top schools.

Downtown is the location of Montreal’s world-class annual festivals. The Montreal International Jazz Festival takes place in Downtown’s Quartier des Spectacles. These 250 acres (one square kilometer) of the city contain over 30 concert halls, including the Montreal Symphony House. Visit during a festival to see this part of Downtown come alive. The Montreal International Jazz Festival alone consists of about 800 concerts, and tens of thousands of people attend.

Spend a few hours in Montreal’s best fine arts institutions, also located in Downtown. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is the largest museum in the city. It features a wide range of painting and sculpture from around the world, plus an exhibition dedicated exclusively to Québecois and Canadian art.

Most of the metro stops in Downtown are along Maisonneuve Boulevard, which is just one block away from Saint-Catherine Street. Bus stops are abundant throughout the area. Downtown covers a very large space, so it is a good idea to use public transportation. Paid parking is available in garages throughout Downtown. Look for southeast garages which tend to cost less than others.


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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 HK$1,209 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
HK$1,209
HK$1,568 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,539 reviews)
"The outdoor pool is lovely and feels like a resort, perfect for in between or after tourist activities during the day. The outdoor garden is so beautiful and relaxing, day and evening, with comfy chairs and tables, either on your own or with a group. Very convenient to the train station. Parking ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites

3.5 out of 5
1110, Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is HK$1,042 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
HK$1,042
HK$1,240 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,433 reviews)
"We were very happy withour stay. The highlight would be the customer service, which was 5 star all the way!! Thank you to the staff for making it a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
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 HK$864 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
HK$864
HK$1,028 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,069 reviews)
In the heart of Downtown
"The room was small and the bathroom was tiny. But it had a walk in Shower which I liked. It's right downtown close to the train station. Really easy to get around, i also really liked the Cora there. Great breakfast place started in Montreal. I had breakfast there every day and tried something different ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Hotel Chrome Montreal

Hotel Chrome Montreal

3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$564 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
HK$564
HK$671 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (3,206 reviews)
"Everything is walkable distance. Fair price for location of the hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

4 out of 5
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
The price is HK$1,280 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
HK$1,280
HK$1,523 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy a 24-hour health club, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,663 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Felt very fancy"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
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 HK$1,537 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
HK$1,537
HK$1,829 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,129 reviews)
Amazing hotel
"I love this hotel! No matter how much shopping around I may do before booking, I have been returning to the Le St Martin. It can't be equalled in the quality of the staff or the hotel itself. Never a thing out of place!! However, as I was saying at check in, the only downside is the lack of a bar ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Le St Martin Hotel Particulier Montreal
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 Downtown Montreal

Latin Quarter featuring street scenes, a city and signage

Quartier des Spectacles

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 featuring interior views and art

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

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 featuring a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects

Old Montreal

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.

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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