Old Montreal Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Old Port of Montreal
Explore the waterfront in Montreal with a trip to Old Port of Montreal. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Notre Dame Basilica
You can find out about the history of Montreal with a trip to Notre Dame Basilica. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Place d'Armes
Learn about the local history of Montreal with a stop at Place d'Armes. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Bonsecours Market
You can learn about the history of Montreal with a visit to Bonsecours Market. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Montreal City Hall
After visiting Montreal City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Montreal. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Jacques Cartier Square
Learn about the local history of Montreal with a stop at Jacques Cartier Square. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Old Montreal
Hotel Place d'Armes
A great location in a historic building, with beautiful rooms, kind staff and Le Labo soap, what more could you want? Loved our stay for my girlfriend’s birthday.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Montréal
Just a great stay, stunning views and rhe staff were very accommodating. Top notch all around.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Le Westin Montréal
Good
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Bonaparte
Breakfast was very minimal and no air conditioning in shoulder seasons made the room quite warm when the sun hit the windows of the room. The lighting of the room wasn’t amazing but used natural light from windows
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel William Gray
Our second visit to this hotel. We love it. Top notch service, clean and modern.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Saint-Sulpice
Great place to stay if you want to experience the old port it is walking distance to Notre Dame, cafes and shops. Getting the steps in between culinary and other waterfront exploration is key. We appreciated having a beautiful and well appointed room at the end of the day to rest. Thank you to the ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Montreal
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.
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.
Ville-Marie
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Bell Centre are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.
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.
Latin Quarter
Visitors often come to Latin Quarter for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like St. Denis Theatre and Saint Denis Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Berri-UQAM Station.
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.
