Griffintown Travel Guide
Montreal
Visit Griffintown
Popular places to visit
Old Port of Montreal
Historic architecture, modern attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make it impossible to get bored at this lively and scenic riverfront space.
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.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral 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.
Montreal Biodome
Montreal's “house of life” is a zoo, an aquarium and a nature preserve all under one futuristic glass roof.
Sainte-Catherine Street
During your visit to Montreal, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sainte-Catherine Street. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Things to do
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Top hotels in Griffintown
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Maid service was great, daily and on time, adjusted to our schedule. Front desk and concierge friendly, patient with my sub-par French. Our TV broke one morning and the repair person was there immediately to fix it. Very pleased with excellent service. Daily breakfast was good in clean, pleasant ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Loved the outdoor heated pool and hot tub. A very relaxing stay.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
It is affordable and well located. It is definitely dated and needs repairs in some places. Their key cards do not work well and need to be reset constantly - not a problem I have in other hotels.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Great shower, big room, overall great value.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
Very nice and helpful
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Griffintown
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.
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.
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.
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Montreal Science Centre – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
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.
