Griffintown Travel Guide
Montreal
Visit Griffintown
Popular places to visit
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music 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 as part of your travels around Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Montreal Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Montreal Convention Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Top hotels in Griffintown
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Amazing service , room is chic is very clean !! Our third time staying here !! Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Very clean and well located
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Nobody at checkin counter on arrival at midnight. Room 1123 very noisy next to elevator.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Staff was very couteous and friendly. Breakfast was good with real plates not disposable
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
Everything as expected and friendly staff. Tuck shop snacks are extremely expensive.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Room was nice, TV wasn’t working other th
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Griffintown
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.
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.
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Montreal Science Centre – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Chinatown
If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like The Underground City and Saint Laurent Boulevard. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Place d'Armes Station to see more of the city.
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.
