Downtown Montreal

Montreal

Downtown Montreal featuring a city, a square or plaza and art
Downtown Montreal
Downtown Montreal showing a city
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts showing a statue or sculpture, interior views and art
Downtown Montreal showing a city and a high rise building

Beneath the skyscrapers, this neighborhood 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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Downtown Montreal Hotel Deals

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal

4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
$161 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
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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! (4,606 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay, room for improvement
"Service around the pool was incredible; room service was cold (french fries for the kids meal burned and inedible). At least 3 people walked into our room without knocking during our stay! The lockers at the pool facilities do not work properly, which is inconvenient, but it was a great stay (loved ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

4.5 out of 5
900 Boulevard Rene Levesque West, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$279 nightly
The price is $332 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$332 total
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Montreal. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Great location! Friendly and helpful staff!"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal

4.5 out of 5
1050 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
$168 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,846 reviews)
"The sincerity of all employees was striking."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

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
$104 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
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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! (3,108 reviews)
"Great location, the hotel staff were friendly. Let us check in a little early and held our luggage the next day which was so great."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

4 out of 5
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
$156 nightly
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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! (1,715 reviews)
"Friendly staff and good location. One block from rue Saint Catherine."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 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
$174 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
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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! (2,215 reviews)
"Tout a été impeccable. Tout y était. Une très belle adresse très recommandable."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Le St Martin Hotel Particulier Montreal
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Montreal

Latin Quarter showing signage, street scenes and a city

Quartier des Spectacles

4/5(210 area reviews)

Great live music, charming cafes, and jazz venues 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 interior views and art

Golden Square Mile

Golden Square Mile is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and The Underground City, and you can get around town on the metro at Peel Station.

Golden Square Mile
OACI metro station in Montreal, Québec , Canada

International District

While you're in International District, take in top sights like World Trade Center Montreal or The Underground City, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.

International District
Me in Chinatown!

Chinatown

4/5(199 area reviews)

Take time in Chinatown to visit attractions like The Underground City and Saint Laurent Boulevard. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Place d'Armes Station to see more of the city.

Chinatown
Notre Dame Basilica which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Old Montreal

4.5/5(1,366 area reviews)

Explore preserved colonial mansions and cobbled streets, while visiting notable sites like Notre-Dame Basilica and Bonsecours Market. Easily accessible, enjoy waterfront dining at Les Terrasses de la Marina and convenient supermarket options.

Old Montreal
Pie slices as big as your face!

My favorite is the cheesecake/carrot cake combo.

They also have a regular food and drink menu.

Griffintown

4/5(10 area reviews)

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

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