Visit Griffintown
Popular places to visit
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals 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 lively festivals 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
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
Explore Old Montreal Small Group Walking Tour by MTL Detours
Top hotels in Griffintown
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Clean room, friendly staff, and good location
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Griffintown Hotel
Easy secure and close to everything
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Clean room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Nice hotel. Everything we needed.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Pool and hot tub were fantastic
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Room was spotless but the smell from the industrial cleaner used is giving me and my daughter a headache. Staff very nice
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Griffintown
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.
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.
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.
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.
