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 acclaimed art galleries 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 lively festivals and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Place d'Armes
Learn about the local history of Montreal with a stop at Place d'Armes. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Jacques Cartier Square
Learn about the local history of Montreal with a stop at Jacques Cartier Square. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Bonsecours Market
You can learn about the history of Montreal with a visit to Bonsecours Market. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
La Grande Roue de Montréal
Enjoy an outing to La Grande Roue de Montréal during your stay in Montreal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Old Montreal
Hotel Place d'Armes
"This is our new "Go To" location for all trips to Montreal. Location is perfect, restaurants are good, staff is helpful, and rooms are great. We will book here again."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Eurostars Old Montreal Suites & Apartments
"Clean rooms and kitchen. Wasn’t expecting laundry facilities. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Montréal
"The terrace was not staffed at the time. Would have been nice on the sunny day we were there. The room was very bare bones. Super clean, but plain and industrial looking. Hard to find main entrance at first. The concierge was helpful in guiding us once we called. The hotel site did not provide any ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hygie boutique hotel
"Room was clean. Hallways were under construction. Towels had bleach stains on them. Pillows were not usable. Mattress was comfortable. Would not recommend."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Old Montreal
"Great hotel! Loved the closeness to everywhere I needed to go"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
LHotel Montreal
"Excellent!"
Reviewed on 19 May 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 Jean-Paul Riopelle Square or World Trade Center Montreal 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 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve 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.
