Latin Quarter Travel Guide

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Latin Quarter showing café lifestyle, street scenes and outdoor eating
Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter featuring outdoor eating, a city and café scenes
Latin Quarter featuring theatre scenes, a city and signage
Latin Quarter which includes outdoor eating, markets and street scenes
Unlock a vibrant cultural hub of Montreal in this student suburb, where you can watch classic movies, eat a range of cuisines and experience dramatic theatre

Explore the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter) and mingle with an eclectic student population. Named after the university district in Paris, this area is the home district of Université du Québec à Montréal. Students both inhabit the quarter and encourage a vibrant culture of art, music and entertainment. Watch a drama show, see an evening movie and then indulge your tastebuds at one of over 50 restaurants.

Find the Quartier Latin in northeastern Montreal, next to the university. Access the district along its main thoroughfare, Saint-Denis Street, which features a number of boutique stores and art-splashed façades.

Indulge in a classic movie experience at Cinémathèque Québécoise. Films are mostly shown in French, though classic English movies are also featured. This movie conservatory also displays an extensive collection of films and movie memorabilia. Browse the permanent exhibition and learn how special effects shaped the filmic art form. Delve into the history of film manipulation see how the special effects in many famous films were produced.

For an on-stage performance, book a seat at Théâtre Saint-Denis. Though founded as a movie theatre in 1916, it was re-established as a performing arts studio in 1980. Watch a play or a moving orchestral show. Saint-Denis also hosts light stand-up comedy during the Just for Laughs festival.

Walk to the east of the quarter and face the Notre-Dame des Lourdes Chapel. Special features of this 19th-century basilica include its vibrantly coloured marble arches and a golden statue of Madonna, which is perched atop the church roof. Spot this chapel's reflective, black dome from most areas of the neighbourhood.

See where students go when they aren't eating, drinking and partying at the Grande Bibliothèque (Great Library). Rent an audio guide and take an informative self-guided tour of over 2 million books and 4 million documents.

Get to the Quartier Latin using a frequent subway route to Berri Street. Alternatively, catch a bus along Saint-Denis Street and get off in the heart of the suburb.


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Our pick of the best Latin Quarter Hotel Deals

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$271 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$271
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,053 reviews)
"luved the outdoor pool in the winter, with outdoor hot tub and sauna"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

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Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
3 out of 5
1193, Place Phillips, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$225 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,730 reviews)
"We have stayed at this hotel several times before and have never been disappointed. The work out room is well equipped. The pool is indoors! The shower is as hot as you would ever consider using. The location is right in the middle of everything. Take it from a couple of fussy old Long Islanders, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
Hotel Faubourg Montreal
3 out of 5
155 Rene Levesque Boulevard East, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$157 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,407 reviews)
"Decent and clean hotel, the location is unbeatable."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

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Hôtel Ruby Foo's
Hôtel Ruby Foo's
3.5 out of 5
7655 Decarie boulevard, Montreal, QC
The price is AU$152 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$152
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,777 reviews)
"Well situated , great price, very clean and well appointed."

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

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Hôtel Brossard
Hôtel Brossard
3 out of 5
7365, Marie-Victorin, Brossard, QC
The price is AU$144 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Brossard. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,033 reviews)
Excellent
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Hôtel Brossard
Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
4 out of 5
555 Boulevard McMillan, Dorval, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$237 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Dorval. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,829 reviews)
"Closeness to airport"

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025

Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
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