The Best Areas to Stay in Montreal for Any Budget

Ville-Marie is the oldest part of Montreal and contains many of the city's historical attractions as well as the business district and the city government. Neighborhoods within Ville-Marie include downtown, Old Montreal, Gay Village, and McGill University.

Attractions in Ville-Marie

• Centre Bell
• Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
• Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
• Place Ville Marie
• Old Montreal
• Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
• Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
• Redpath Museum
• Christ Church Cathedral
• Queen Elizabeth Hotel

Le Plateau is a densely-populated, mixed residential and commercial area in the heart of Montreal. The area contains some of Montreal's most beautiful homes as well as a mixture of ethnic communities. Mile End is one of the city's most lively and diverse neighborhoods, and Little Italy is just outside of Le Plateau.

Attractions in Le Plateau

• Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui
• Schwartz's
• Théâtre Espace Go
• Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
• Casa del Popolo
• Théâtre de Quat'Sous
• La Banquise
• Wilensky's
• Au Pied de Cochon
• Main Deli Steak House

Côte-Des-Neiges is known for an intriguing mixture of immigrant communities hailing from Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. This cultural melting pot is overlooked by one of the most beautiful churches in the Western Hemisphere, St. Joseph's Oratory.

Attractions in Côte-Des-Neiges

• Montreal Holocaust Museum
• Plaza Côte-des-Neiges

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is the place for travelers who don't mind staying in a slightly grittier neighborhood in order to have a more local and authentic experience. The working-class area is known for atmospheric cafes and restaurants that cater to a local clientele as well as energetic street parties in the summer. Maisonneuve is the home of one of Montreal's most beloved community markets and is adjacent to the sprawling botanical gardens and Olympic Stadium.

Attractions in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

• Place Versailles