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 theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Montreal Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Montreal Convention Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Museum of Illusions Montreal - 70+ Illusions to Explore
From Montreal: Quebec City One Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Griffintown
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Clean hotel
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Perfect quick get away with kids
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
nice!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Temperature in the room was too warm. No way to lower the temperature. The hotel was dated and
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
Breakfast was great, it was nice to get a balanced breakfast at the hotel. The AC worked great, and the flat screen was able to cast our shows and movies.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Nothing special about the hotel seems old
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Griffintown
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.
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 Notre Dame Basilica – 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.
