StayAreasIs Airport a good place to stay in Montreal?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a short stopover. The Marriott is in the terminal, but downtown can be an hour away in traffic.
Stay here if
- Early flights and connections
- Business travellers in the West Island
- Budget travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want to explore Montreal
- You want restaurants nearby
- You're staying more than a night
Hotels in Airport
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Staying in Airport
The airport area is a sensible base for an early flight or a night between connections. Montréal-Trudeau is a long way from downtown in rush hour, and the Marriott is connected to the terminal itself. Other airport hotels in Dorval have free shuttles and cost much less than downtown.
The area is built around the airport and business parks. Wide roads, chain hotels and offices fill the streets around the terminal, though the residential West Island and the shores of Lake Saint-Louis are only a few minutes away.
The downside is that there's nothing to do. There are no sights or restaurants on foot, and the drive or bus to downtown can take an hour in traffic. The REM light rail to the airport is not yet open.
What makes the airport area worth it is the ease. You can walk from the Marriott to check-in in minutes, or save money at a hotel with a free shuttle. For one night before a flight, it's the practical choice.
Getting around
- Chinatown42
- Bell Centre43
- Palais des congrès44
- Notre-Dame Basilica45
- Place des Arts46
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts46
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)65
Airport questions
Is Airport a good area to stay in Montreal?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a short stopover. The Marriott is in the terminal, but downtown can be an hour away in traffic. It suits early flights and connections, business travellers in the West Island and budget travellers.
How much does a hotel in Airport cost?
A typical double is around $130 a night at a budget hotel, $165 mid-range and $305 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Airport?
About 65 minutes door to door: free hotel shuttles, or walk to the Marriott inside the terminal.
How far is Airport from the main sights?
Door to door from Airport: Chinatown 42 minutes, Bell Centre 43 minutes, Palais des congrès 44 minutes and Notre-Dame Basilica 45 minutes.