Southwest Travel Guide
Montreal
Popular places to visit
Atwater Market
During your visit to Montreal, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Atwater Market. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Les Quartiers du Canal
Les Quartiers du Canal is just one of the places to see in Montreal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals 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.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Montreal: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso
Montreal: A guide to your best restaurant choice!
Top hotels in Southwest
Griffintown Hotel
"Hotel was clean, pretty, fantastic windows of city, helpful staff, 20 min walk to old port and ferry. Close to nice places to eat and a convenient store. Kitchen was super convenient and beds/ sheets were comfortable. Espresso maker good and well appointed apartment with everything one needs. I’d ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
"Nice hotel as far as location and could be great if properly managed. Probably better for convention people than tourists. Several areas of ripped carpet on floors, the bridge to our room had a shattered window. Wifi went out so restaurants couldn't take orders once. Water to our room went out so ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
"Wish this place had its own parking it would have been perfect."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
"Wonderful staff. Tried their very best. Clearly management and/or policy issues. Two of the five nights they forgot to clean the room. In the bar area, again wonderful and kind staff, but system issues. Took 30 minutes to get the check, then the check was incorrect as it was for a different table, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
"Very clean, great location staff was very helpful check-in as easy checkout was easy front desk. Staff was excellent everything nearby."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Armon Plaza Montreal Airport
"My room was basically clean, the bed was amazingly comfortable but I am not sure how "fresh" the paper coffee cups were and while it's a big beautiful bathroom the placement of the toilet leaves you wondering why you are hugging the bath tub while using the toilet, it literally just needed to be ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
Verdun
The restaurants and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Verdun. Saint Lawrence River and Wellington Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Verdun Station or De l'Église Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Saint Joseph's Oratory and Saint Jacques Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cote Sainte Catherine Station or Snowdon Station to get around the larger area.
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.
