Midtown 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
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
Top hotels in Midtown
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room. My favourite place to stay in Montreal!
Reviewed on 2 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
Staff was great
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
The room was spotless, spacious. Staffs were very dog friendly and courteous
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
Outremont
Outremont is well liked for its churches and lake views. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Laurier Avenue and Outremont Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Edouard Montpetit Station or Outremont Station to get around.
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur Station.
Mile End
You'll enjoy the churches and coffee shops in Mile End. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Laurent Boulevard or Saint Denis Street.
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.
Saint-Laurent
Travellers choose Saint-Laurent for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cote Vertu Station or College Station and check out top sights like Place Vertu Shopping Center.
