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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Place d'Armes
Learn about the local history of Montreal with a stop at Place d'Armes. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 art galleries 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 great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History during your travels in Montreal. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Old Montreal
Hotel Place d'Armes
Great staff and location.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Montréal
Every staff member we interacted with excellent - super friendly and helpful (with comp’ed few hours of parking and late check out). The hotel is in a prime location and rooms are modern, clean and spacious. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
InterContinental Montreal by IHG
Great service!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Saint-Sulpice
Great staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
LHotel Montreal
Love the old world, feel of the hotel, big rooms, very comfortable. The staff was excellent, very attentive always there to answer questions.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Bonaparte
Friendly helpful staff, clean room and great amenities and location.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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.
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.
The Village
Visitors often come to The Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sainte-Catherine Street and L'atelier de sculpture du Village. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Beaudry Station.
