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 great live music 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 family-friendly 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?
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.
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.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket
Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours
The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Top hotels in Southwest
Hôtel Alt Montréal
Overall excellent. Disappointed no fridge or microwave.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Great hotel
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Was a very cool place to stay and will consider coming back in the future. The heated outdoor pool was cool, but it was a total bummer one of the hot tubs was down, along with the sauna, not a huge deal, but would have been nice to know in advance as it looked like it was down for a bit.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
We stay on property in February 2026 and really enjoy it. There is a great breakfast spread in the morning, the rooms are a good size and come with a full kitchen; and also very clean. There is a grocery store within walking distance as well as restaurants and points of interest. One negative is ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Great value for the price in downtown Montreal. Gave me a free room upgrade. Breakfast included is a nice bonus.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
Wonderful spot to stay. The breakfast is really amazing for $14 and it’s right near the BERRI-UQAM metro station which takes you all over the city, super easily. Great gym too.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.