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 acclaimed theatre scene and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
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
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 lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Montreal Convention Centre
During your trip, find out what's happening in Montreal Convention Centre, a top convention centre in Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours
Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Top hotels in Southwest
Griffintown Hotel
"It was great"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
"We love this place. Outdoor pool was lovely and we loved our room. Coffee station behind the front desk also a bonus. Great location between St. Catherine and the Old Port. I stayed with my 18 and 20 year old daughters."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
"Hotel is well-kept, location good Service front desk OK, housekeepers nice Nice if they provided bottled water in rooms but at least I had a kitchenette option. Elevators were slow/ busy but that was timing of my visit"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Armon Plaza Montreal Airport
"Property in process of renovation. Our room was brand new with a great deal of room."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
"Great location, very clean!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
"Towels were bad, had hairs in it. Service was bad."
Reviewed on 31 May 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.
Pointe-Saint-Charles
While you're in Pointe-Saint-Charles, take in top sights like Saint Lawrence River and jump on the metro at Charlevoix Station to see more of the city.
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 Sainte-Catherine Street and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. 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.
