Chinatown Travel Guide
Montreal
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
Museum of Illusions Montreal - 70+ Illusions to Explore
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown
We really liked our stay here while attending a conference. The expo grounds are just meters away and the hotel being in Chinatown, we have many dinning options. Rooms are updated and very clean!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Montréal Centre-Ville Downtown by IHG
Great location, near old town, near bus station, train station, but the chinese streets looks dirty and many people using drugs and homeless. But the hotel its great, clean, good price and great location.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montreal Centre
Closeness to metro and downtown
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Rooms were spotless, but oh my the bathroom was incredibly small. Reception was excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
The hotel is very convenient for me because I arrived by train and then went upstairs to my room. Great.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
great design (a warm brutalism) and unique nature courtyards
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
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.
Milton Park
While visiting Milton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Prince-Arthur Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard.
Ville-Marie
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Notre Dame Basilica are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.
