Chinatown Travel Guide
Montreal
Popular places to visit
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the lively festivals 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.
Notre Dame Basilica
The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral 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
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Explore the Underground City with a local comedian
From Montreal: Quebec City Trip with Cruise & Montmorency Falls
Greater Montreal 5-hour VIP Guided City Tour
Toronto, Niagara Falls & Thousand Islands 3–DAY Trip
Toronto, Niagara Falls & Thousand Islands VIP 2–Day Trip
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montreal Centre
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Montréal Centre-Ville Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Radisson Hotel Montreal Airport
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Quartier des Spectacles
Cosy cafes, live music and vibrant jazz clubs are just a few top things to explore in Quartier des Spectacles. A visit to Complexe Desjardins or Place des Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Place des Arts Station or Saint Laurent Station to get around town.
International District
If you're spending time in International District, check out sights like World Trade Center Montreal or The Underground City and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Victoria Station or Place d'Armes Station.
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Notre Dame Basilica – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
Ville-Marie
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Notre Dame Basilica are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.
The Village
Visitors often come to The Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sainte-Catherine Street and L'atelier de sculpture du Village. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Beaudry Station.
