Midtown Travel Guide
Montreal

Popular places to visit

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.

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.

McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral 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.

Montreal Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Montreal Convention Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
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)

Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours
Top hotels in Midtown

Hôtel Ruby Foo's
Staff was great. Run was wonderful. Close to the airport. Not that expensive. If you are looking for some fancy hotel with all the amenities, this isn’t it. Spend another couple hundred dollars for that. If you want a nice place to stay near the airport, and convenient EV charging, this place is ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
This hotel is downtown, close to all shopping. McGill University, the underground, Place des Arts and the museums are all a short walk away.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

L'Appartement Hotel
Elevator button on fifth floor had some weird white substance on it (candlewax?) and it took 3 whole days for someone to notice and clean it off. Breakfast was stale and lacklustre. Looks like the ceiling in my room was water damaged.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Welcome chocolat plat well appreciated. Beautiful room overlooking the pool. Excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Faubourg Montreal
L’emplacement est idéal (3 min de la place, 2 min quartier chinois) pour tout faire à pied. Le déjeuner était bon (céréales, toast, gruau, œufs, saucisses, patates, etc) La chambre était propre, assez spacieuse. Vrai frigo/congelateur. Prévoir quand même un 36+tx par nuit pour le stationnement si ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel Chrome Montreal
The internet barely worked, the remote didn't work asked for help no one ever came. Staff not very friendly
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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.

Outremont
Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Laurier Avenue and Outremont Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.

Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur Station.

Mile End
You'll enjoy the churches and coffee shops in Mile End. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Laurent Boulevard or Laurier Avenue.

Saint-Laurent
Travellers choose Saint-Laurent for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cote Vertu Station or College Station and check out top sights like Place Vertu Shopping Center.

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.
