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 fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lachine Canal National Historic Site during your travels in Montreal. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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?
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 as part of your travels around Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Top hotels in Southwest
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Everything went well, and I can’t complain except about the parking. I am very confused as to how the bottom of a hotel doesn’t have a proper in-and-out system, and how the parking staff doesn’t work under the hotel. It makes no sense. I paid $125 for parking for the week at a set rate, but when ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Value
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Everything good !!!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
Last minute booking due to car trouble. Very reasonable price ( much cheaper than comparable nearby chains). Eminently satisfactory, especially given price. Clean, comfortable, good service.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Le Nouvel Hotel
Convenient located. Clean. Not sure about the wooden sliding door for the bathroom. It's a bit hard to use.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Clean room, nice staff, location to via rail and shopping/restaurant
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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.
