Golden Square Mile Travel Guide
Montreal





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Popular places to visit

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Explore Canada’s unique cultural heritage and engage with international modern art at this large museum that houses more than 40,000 objects.

Place Ville-Marie
You can enjoy retail therapy at Place Ville-Marie during your stay in Montreal. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this vibrant area.

Redpath Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Redpath Museum in Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Eaton Centre
During your visit to Montreal, you can do some window-shopping at Eaton Centre. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Royal Victoria Hospital
If Royal Victoria Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Montreal.
Le Windsor
You can find out about the history of Montreal with a stop at Le Windsor. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket

Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket

Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip

Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour

Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Golden Square Mile

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
The initial room provided was sub-par, a bit worn down, and not completely clean. After complaining to the front desk, we were given a much better and cleaner room that we were very happy with.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Clean room, excellent location, super helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
staff very nice, room impeccable
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
The room was excellent and staff were accommodating.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Best Western Ville-Marie Montreal Hotel & Suites
Great cheap room for 1 night in a good hotel at unbeatable location. Very small room but clean with decent bathtub, well appointed. Bed was too soft and room not too soundproof but good for a 1 night layover stay. Starbucks across the street and lots of food delivery or dining options even if no ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Comfort Suites Downtown
Great location but a lot of construction on the street.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Square Mile

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.

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.

Chinatown
If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like The Underground City and Saint Laurent Boulevard. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Place d'Armes Station to see more of the city.

Little Burgundy
If you're spending time in Little Burgundy, check out sights like Saint-Paul Street or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Georges Vanier Station or Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station.

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.
