Midtown Travel Guide
Montreal
Visit Midtown
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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Jean-Drapeau Park
Home to the 1967 World’s Fair, these islands offer a casino, museum, racetrack and other diverse attractions. Attend a festival in the park during the warm months.
Notre Dame Basilica
The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.
Sainte-Catherine Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Sainte-Catherine Street, a favourite shopping spot in Montreal. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Montreal Biodome
Montreal's “house of life” is a zoo, an aquarium and a nature preserve all under one futuristic glass roof.
Things to do
Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours
Top hotels in Midtown
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
"maintenance"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
"Clean room, nice garden"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
"Good"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
"L’odeur est désagréable partout dans l’hôtel. La chambre n’est pas entretenue à jour. L’ascenseur fait un bruit bizarre, c’était pas rassurant. Par contre le personnel à l’accueil était toujours disponible et serviable."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Zero 1
"Perfection"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Capsule residence
"All great 👍"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Midtown
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 Sainte-Catherine Street, and jump on the metro at McGill Station or Peel Station to see more of the city.
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Notre Dame Basilica – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Plateau Mont-Royal
Noted for its art galleries and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Plateau Mont-Royal. Top attractions like Saint Denis Street and Laurier Avenue are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mont Royal Station or Laurier Station to see more of the city.
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 Notre Dame Basilica 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 Sainte-Catherine Street or Complexe Desjardins 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.
