What's Downtown Montreal Like?

Come to Downtown Montreal for a glimpse of landmarks like Place Bonaventure, and to take in some culture at places like Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's art scene and selection of cafés. Bell Centre and Sainte-Catherine Street are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Montreal?

We have 888 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite lodging options in Downtown Montreal:

The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Sauna • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Hotel Le Germain Montreal

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Spacious rooms

Le Mount Stephen

Luxury hotel with spa, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Terrace • Central location

Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites

Family-friendly hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • 24-hour fitness center • Terrace • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Montreal

Downtown Montreal is located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Montreal.

Flying to:

• • Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Downtown Montreal
• • Montreal, QC (YHU-St. Hubert), 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Downtown Montreal

Traveling to Downtown Montreal by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Lucien L'Allier Station
• • Montreal Central Station

Getting to Downtown Montreal on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Peel Station
• • McGill Station
• • Bonaventure Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Montreal

What to See in Downtown Montreal

• • McGill University
• • Bell Centre
• • Phillips Square
• • Place Bonaventure
• • Mount Royal Park

Things to Do in Downtown Montreal

• • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
• • Sainte-Catherine Street
• • Eaton Centre
• • The Underground City
• • Place des Arts

Other Popular Downtown Montreal Attractions

• • Complexe Desjardins
• • Christ Church Cathedral
• • Place Ville-Marie
• • Percival Molson Memorial Stadium
• • Museum of Contemporary Art

When Is the Best Time to Visit Montreal?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 65°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 21°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, November, September, July (average 4 inches of rainfall)