What's Old Montreal Like?

Visitors really like Old Montreal, especially its cathedral, waterfront, and cafés. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Old Port of Montreal and Notre Dame Basilica. Palais des congres de Montreal and Bonsecours Market are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Montreal?

We have 235 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Old Montreal:

Hotel Nelligan

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

Hotel Bonaparte

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Gault

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Place d'Armes

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • Free shopping center shuttle • Steam room • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

InterContinental Montreal, an IHG Hotel

Luxury hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Health club • Bar • Central location

How to Get to Old Montreal

Old Montreal is located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from the heart of Montreal.

Flying to:

• • Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Old Montreal
• • Montreal, QC (YHU-St. Hubert), 6 mi (9.7 km) from Old Montreal

Things to See and Do in and around Old Montreal

What to See in Old Montreal

• • Old Port of Montreal
• • Notre Dame Basilica
• • Palais des congres de Montreal
• • Bonsecours Market
• • Palais de Justice

Things to Do in Old Montreal

• • The Underground City
• • Montreal Science Centre
• • Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-a-Calliere)
• • Centaur Theatre
• • Montreal History Centre

Other Popular Old Montreal Attractions

• • Place d'Armes
• • Jacques Cartier Square
• • Champ de Mars
• • Montreal Clock Tower
• • Lachine Canal National Historic Site

When Is the Best Time to Visit Montreal?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 65°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 21°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, November, September, July (average 4 inches of rainfall)