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 art galleries 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 trendy 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, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
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
Explore Old Montreal Small Group Walking Tour by MTL Detours
Top hotels in Southwest
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Clean room, friendly staff, and good location
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Griffintown Hotel
Great hotel, location and amazing staff! Thank you for
Reviewed on 30 Oct 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Southwest Travel Guide
Hotels Near Southwest, Montreal
- Downtown Montreal Hotels
- Ville-Marie Hotels
- Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Hotels
- Griffintown Hotels
- Verdun Hotels
- Little Burgundy Hotels
- LaSalle Hotels
- Cité Multimedia Hotels
- Pointe-Saint-Charles Hotels
- Lachine Hotels
- Saint-Henri Hotels
- Côte-Saint-Paul Hotels
- Ville-Émard Hotels
- Angrignon Hotels
