How to Find Hotels In Montreal, Canada

Montreal is a modern city with French colonial history in eastern Canada. Renowned both for old-world charm and modern sophistication, it's just a short drive from the U.S. border. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations
• Passport if traveling to Canada by air, as of January 8, 2007

Find Your Accommodations in Montreal, Canada

1. Call Tourisme Montréal at 877-BONJOUR to book accommodations in Montreal, Canada. You can also find and reserve lodgings through its Web site (see Resources below).

2. Reserve a room in a luxury hotel for slightly more than $300 U.S. per night.

3. Hostel accommodations are available in the old section of the city, where you can sleep in a dormitory for less than $20 U.S. a night.

4. Stay at one of the many comfortable and charming bed-and-breakfast inns in Montreal. Many are within walking distance of downtown and other attractions.

5. Book economy accommodations in Montreal for about $50 to $100 U.S. per night.

Know Your Destination: Montreal, Canada

6. Enjoy Montreal's numerous natural parks within and around the city. The city has a unique urban landscape.

7. Relish the rich culture and nightlife in downtown Montreal, especially along Sainte-Catherine Street.

8. Book accommodations within the city center to make travel easier and more comfortable during the winter months, when temperatures can dip to well below freezing.

Know Your Transportation Options

9. Fly into Montreal on most major U.S. carriers.

10. Use the pedestrian walkway known as Underground City that links many major hotels and attractions in Montreal.

11. Use the free shuttles offered by most major hotels. There are private limo services or taxis that can be used as transportation from the airport as well.

Enjoy Events and Attractions in Montreal, Canada

12. Check out the Parc Jean-Drapeau. This marvelous park is right on the St. Lawrence River.

13. Learn about Montreal's French Colonial past at the Centre d'histoire de Montréal. Visit Old Montreal and Old Port to get an feel for the early days of the city.

14. View profound religious architecture at one of many elaborate churches in Montreal, such as the Notre-Dame Basilica and St. Patrick's Basilica.

15. Rent a bike and traverse the paths along Lac Saint-Louis on The West Island.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your insurance to see if your coverage extends to rental cars in Canada. Supplemental insurance is available at most rental car companies and may be worth the extra cost if you rent.
• As an alternative, certain bicycle shops offer rentals, much like renting a car.