Where to stay · Montreal, Canada
Where to stay in Montreal
6 areas worth booking in Montreal, sorted by the budget each one actually suits — what the neighborhood feels like, and what a night there costs.
Budget — best areas
≈ $40 / nightBagel bakeries, vintage shops, Leonard Cohen murals and a Hasidic-meets-hipster mix. The coolest cheap eats in the city.
The Gay Village, pedestrianised in summer under canopies of coloured balls; bars, terraces and a party atmosphere.
Budget picks to book
Mid-range — best areas
≈ $130 / nightCobbled streets, the Notre-Dame Basilica and the old port. Beautiful and central, if pricey and busy through the summer.
Spiral staircases, murals, indie cafés and the city's best brunch. The classic Montréal residential picture-book.
Skyscrapers, the Underground City, museums and the Quartier des Spectacles where the big festivals take over.
Mid-range picks to book
Luxury — best areas
≈ $350 / nightGrand mansions, the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the city's most exclusive addresses on the slope of Mount Royal.
Luxury picks to book
Now pick the hotel
The Montreal guide carries the full shortlist for each tier, with why each hotel is on it.