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 great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lachine Canal National Historic Site during your travels in Montreal. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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 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.
Things to do
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
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 Southwest
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Very happy with room and breakfast
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Bathroom are really small parking not good a bit too pricey for what you get
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Check in was quick, able to get a room before 4 pm which was fantastic! Room was clean and I loved the kettle for us tea drinkers! Bathroom was very clean, and the toiletry products smelled nice. Overall a great 3 day stay!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Despite being smoke free, cannabis was used and could be smelled through my unit and in the halls. Issue with my door staying locked. Breakfast had good selection. Good location, walkable to old port, Notre dame and st Catherine’s street.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
For starters, we did not have great expectations given the price and the reviews. But this was bottom of the barrel. Upon arrival, we looked for the parking that was promise with our booking, went to front desk to ask about the parking. I was greeted with attitude and dirty looks, then the man proceeded ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
A1 sur toute la ligne, séjour parfait, on s'est senti comme des rois.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
