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 great live music 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 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 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
Museum of Illusions Montreal - 70+ Illusions to Explore
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)
Top hotels in Southwest
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Great location; very close to Old Montreal! Very nice hotel! Chic!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Good hotel
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
L'Appartement Hotel
Really spacious room with a balcony and kitchen, and the price was really reasonable. Everything was clean, breakfast was pretty good and the staff was very kind.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
Was good but no proper room service , no towels for 2 days
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Le Nouvel Hotel
Hotel was in a great location. Room was big and clean. The bed was comfy. The only issue was the wifi didnt work. You just out your room number and last name and it kept coming back with an error. Other than that it had easy parking and friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Everything was fine esprecially the information concerning the parking location. The location is very convenient.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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.
