Destination guide

Arty Montreal will entice you

Take a holiday to Montreal and enjoy the area's architecture, museums and art galleries. Well known for its cathedral, live music and theatres, this cosmopolitan city won't disappoint. Local cultural sights include Biosphere and Montreal Biodome. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.

Activities

Activities and attractions in Montreal

Are you looking for top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Montreal a fun place to get away to. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

  • La Ronde Six Flags (2 mi / 3.3 km)
  • Marche Des Eclusiers (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
  • Arena McConnell (1 mi / 1.6 km)
  • Aquatic Complex (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
  • Pi-o Centre d'Amusement (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
  • Meadowbrook Golf Club (6 mi / 9.6 km)
Natural highlights

Exploring the natural landscape of Montreal

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Montreal is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

  • Mount Royal Park (1 mi / 1.6 km)
  • Montreal Botanical Garden (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
  • Sun-Yat-Sen Park (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
  • Champ de Mars (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
  • Jeanne-Mance Park (1.4 mi / 2.2 km)
  • Parc de Portugal (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
How to get there

Transport options to and around Montreal

Fly into Montreal, QC (YHU-St. Hubert), the closest airport, located 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Montreal, QC (YUL-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.), which is 9.3 mi (15 km) away.

If you're travelling by train, Montreal Central Station, Montreal Lucien-L'Allier Station and Montreal Vendome Station are the main stations in the city. It's easy to get around Montreal by catching a ride on the metro at Square Victoria Station, McGill Station or Bonaventure Station.

Where to stay near Montreal?

Our 2019 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 2,144 holiday rentals near Montreal. From 1,571 Condos/Apartments to 433 Houses, find unique holiday homes for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay near Montreal is on HomeAway.

What are the most popular destinations to visit in Montreal?

There are many lovely places to stay for a long holiday or just a weekend break in Montreal. From HomeAway travellers, the popular destinations to visit are:

  • Downtown: 1,350 holiday rentals
  • Plateau Mont-Royal: 1,067 holiday rentals
  • Old Montreal: 556 holiday rentals
  • Saint-Henri: 1,195 holiday rentals
  • Griffintown: 1,418 holiday rentals

HomeAway offers you the possibility to discover many other popular destinations in Montreal! Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available in other popular destinations.

What are the main cities to discover in Montreal?

Whether you are travelling solo or with family and friends, here are the cities in Montreal with the largest selection of holiday rentals for a perfect city break:

  • Pointe-Claire: 373 holiday homes
  • Westmount: 2,038 holiday homes
  • Dorval: 1,943 holiday homes
  • Beaconsfield: 130 holiday homes
  • Baie-D'Urfe: 59 holiday homes

For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday homes available.

Can I find easy access holiday homes when travelling by plane to Montreal?

Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of holiday homes near to airports. Airports with a large selection of rentals in Montreal are:

  • Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): 2,112 holiday houses
  • St Hubert Airport (YHU): 2,077 holiday houses
  • Montreal International Mirabel Airport (YMX): 223 holiday houses

For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.

Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Montreal?

HomeAway offers a large selection of holiday homes near great places to visit in Montreal. From HomeAway travellers, the more popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

  • Concordia University Loyola Campus: 2,114 holiday rentals
  • Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park: 1,978 holiday rentals
  • Imperial Cinema: 2,108 holiday rentals
  • Notre Dame Basilica: 2,106 holiday rentals
  • Montreal Bois de Boulogne Station: 2,118 holiday rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Montreal listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection of holiday homes.

Explore destinations around Montreal

Pointe-Claire
373 holiday rentals
Westmount
2,038 holiday rentals
Dorval
1,943 holiday rentals
Beaconsfield
130 holiday rentals
Baie-D'Urfe
59 holiday rentals
Senneville
60 holiday rentals
Dollard-Des Ormeaux
767 holiday rentals
Montreal East
1,761 holiday rentals
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
64 holiday rentals
Mount Royal
2,048 holiday rentals
Kirkland
132 holiday rentals
Côte Saint-Luc
2,052 holiday rentals
Hampstead
2,025 holiday rentals
Roxboro
196 holiday rentals
Piedmont
251 holiday rentals
St-Hippolyte
214 holiday rentals
Mille-Isles
203 holiday rentals
Saint-Sauveur
351 holiday rentals
St-Lambert
2,007 holiday rentals
Laval
2,066 holiday rentals