StayAreasIs Old Montreal a good place to stay in Montreal?
Yes, especially for a first visit or a romantic trip. Cobbled streets, Notre-Dame and the Old Port are on the doorstep, but hotels are pricey.
Stay here if
- First-time visitors
- Couples
- History lovers
Look elsewhere if
- You're on a tight budget
- You want lively nightlife on the doorstep
- You want to stay where locals live
Hotels in Old Montreal
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Staying in Old Montreal
Old Montreal is the most atmospheric place to stay in Montreal. Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier and the Old Port are all a few minutes' walk apart, and the cobbled streets are full of galleries, bistros and boutique hotels. Downtown is a 15 minute walk or a short metro ride north.
The old town feels European. Grey stone buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries line narrow streets, horse-drawn carriages wait by the basilica, and the riverside promenade has views of the port, the big wheel and Habitat 67 across the water. In winter, the streets are lit and quiet; in summer, terraces fill every square.
The downside is the price and the tourist crowds. Hotels are mostly expensive boutiques, restaurants around Place Jacques-Cartier can be touristy, and evenings away from the main squares are quiet. The Plateau and Mount Royal are a metro ride away.
What makes Old Montreal special is the romance. You can walk cobbled streets at night, see the basilica lit up and wake up a block from the river. For a first visit or a couple's weekend, it's the base most visitors remember.
Getting around
- Notre-Dame Basilica2walk
- Pointe-à-Callière5walk
- Place Jacques-Cartier8walk
- Old Port9walk
- Chinatown9walk
- Palais des congrès9walk
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)62
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Is Old Montreal a good area to stay in Montreal?
Yes, especially for a first visit or a romantic trip. Cobbled streets, Notre-Dame and the Old Port are on the doorstep, but hotels are pricey. It suits first-time visitors, couples and history lovers.
How much does a hotel in Old Montreal cost?
A typical double is around $225 a night at a budget hotel, $300 mid-range and $530 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Old Montreal?
About 62 minutes door to door: 747 express bus to downtown, then the Orange Line metro to Place-d'Armes or Square-Victoria.
How far is Old Montreal from the main sights?
Door to door from Old Montreal: Notre-Dame Basilica 2 minutes on foot, Pointe-à-Callière 5 minutes on foot, Place Jacques-Cartier 8 minutes on foot and Old Port 9 minutes on foot.