Southwest Travel Guide
Montreal
Popular places to visit
Atwater Market
During your visit to Montreal, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Atwater Market. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lachine Canal National Historic Site during your travels in Montreal. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Les Quartiers du Canal
Les Quartiers du Canal is just one of the places to see in Montreal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Old Port of Montreal
Explore the waterfront in Montreal with a trip to Old Port of Montreal. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Southwest
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Absolutely great for families with young kids - an extremely well run property with all the amenities a family needs - large rooms, great free breakfast, laundry and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Clean spacious room, well maintained property, nice staff (reception, housekeeping, breakfast room), good wifi.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
We’ve stayed at The Fauboug several times for its location, staff, quick breakfast, and efficient/clean rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Good
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
This place is a great location . Place is clean , food is good, modern. My only concern is parking for minivans. Its very limited spots and the ceilings are low in the parking garage.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
Verdun
The restaurants and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Verdun. Saint Lawrence River and Wellington Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Verdun Station or De l'Église Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Saint Joseph's Oratory and Saint Jacques Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cote Sainte Catherine Station or Snowdon Station to get around the larger area.
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.
International District
If you're spending time in International District, check out sights like The Underground City or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.
