Arts & Culture
FREE entrance to the permanent collection + temporary exhibitions with a fee. A 5min walk from the apartment and you can easily spend a day in this great place when the weather isn't so great outside!
1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OFREE entrance to the permanent collection + temporary exhibitions with a fee. A 5min walk from the apartment and you can easily spend a day in this great place when the weather isn't so great outside!
Since its opening in 1974, the gallery has held numerous retrospectives, such as Chagall and Riopelle, and mounted several exhibitions featuring works by Picasso, Miro, Motherwell, Léger and Renoir.
2160 Rue Crescent
2160 Rue CrescentSince its opening in 1974, the gallery has held numerous retrospectives, such as Chagall and Riopelle, and mounted several exhibitions featuring works by Picasso, Miro, Motherwell, Léger and Renoir.
This eclectic museum houses precious objects amassed over the years by researchers and professors at the University. The museum features archaeology, botany, geology and palaeontology collections.
92 locals recommend
Redpath Museum
859 Rue Sherbrooke OThis eclectic museum houses precious objects amassed over the years by researchers and professors at the University. The museum features archaeology, botany, geology and palaeontology collections.
Food Scene
Definitely the best independent local coffee shop in Montreal. Great alternative to the big generic coffee chains. Gotta love their rich handcrafted latte and pastries :) Opens until 7pm everyday
90 locals recommend
Café Myriade
1432 Rue MackayDefinitely the best independent local coffee shop in Montreal. Great alternative to the big generic coffee chains. Gotta love their rich handcrafted latte and pastries :) Opens until 7pm everyday
Great atmosphere and AMAZING food. The lineup outside will tell you how popular this place is! Real authentic Japanese pub with fantastic dishes, but do prepare for ~30 minute wait.
246 locals recommend
Kazu
1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine OGreat atmosphere and AMAZING food. The lineup outside will tell you how popular this place is! Real authentic Japanese pub with fantastic dishes, but do prepare for ~30 minute wait.
Great place for yummy Korean snack food: a dish of perfectly prepared kimchi, a hot stone bowl of bibimbap, a heartwarming portion of spicy ramen, you name it! Amazing value for the food - long lineup
69 locals recommend
Ganadara
1417 Maisonneuve Blvd WGreat place for yummy Korean snack food: a dish of perfectly prepared kimchi, a hot stone bowl of bibimbap, a heartwarming portion of spicy ramen, you name it! Amazing value for the food - long lineup
A cozy nook with unique atmosphere. Good place for reading books, studying or hangouts. Top notch coffee and a great selection of tea. Open from 10am to 10pm everyday.
29 locals recommend
Cafe Aunja
1448 Rue Sherbrooke OA cozy nook with unique atmosphere. Good place for reading books, studying or hangouts. Top notch coffee and a great selection of tea. Open from 10am to 10pm everyday.
This refined yet relaxed eatery, a veritable oasis of health and natural pleasures, servces live, vegan and organic food, plus organic beers and wines. It also features a healthy shop.
19 locals recommend
Crudessence
2157 Rue MackayThis refined yet relaxed eatery, a veritable oasis of health and natural pleasures, servces live, vegan and organic food, plus organic beers and wines. It also features a healthy shop.
Customizable soup & salad stop with dozens of ingredient choices in casual surrounds: the 'It' place at the moment, a bit on the pricey side, but worth every penny given its quality and portion!
75 locals recommend
Mandys
2067 Rue CrescentCustomizable soup & salad stop with dozens of ingredient choices in casual surrounds: the 'It' place at the moment, a bit on the pricey side, but worth every penny given its quality and portion!
One of the Nespresso café-boutiques in the world. The outdoor terrace is an inviting place to sip coffee and watch the action on Crescent Street.
2045 Rue Crescent
2045 Rue CrescentOne of the Nespresso café-boutiques in the world. The outdoor terrace is an inviting place to sip coffee and watch the action on Crescent Street.
Divine Chocolatier, renowed for its chocolate truffles, has imported fine Belgian chocolate to make their products for over 20 years.
Divine Chocolatier
2158 Rue CrescentDivine Chocolatier, renowed for its chocolate truffles, has imported fine Belgian chocolate to make their products for over 20 years.
This stylish bistro is the gastronomic complement to the cultural experience at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Chef Richard Bastien conjures up renowned, refined and boldly inventive market cuisine
1384 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
1384 Rue Sherbrooke OuestThis stylish bistro is the gastronomic complement to the cultural experience at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Chef Richard Bastien conjures up renowned, refined and boldly inventive market cuisine
Fine French cuisine at Hotel Le St-Martin's signature restaurant. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, meals can also be taken to go.
Bistro L'Aromate Centre-Ville
980 Boulevard de Maisonneuve OFine French cuisine at Hotel Le St-Martin's signature restaurant. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, meals can also be taken to go.
a Third Wave Coffee haven, Humble Lion serves basic coffee drinks such as macchiato, latte, cappucino, americano, and a few selection of teas. Its soothing ambiance is perfect after a shopping spree.
27 locals recommend
Café Humble Lion (Sherbrooke)
904 Rue Sherbrooke Oa Third Wave Coffee haven, Humble Lion serves basic coffee drinks such as macchiato, latte, cappucino, americano, and a few selection of teas. Its soothing ambiance is perfect after a shopping spree.
The downtown branch of the Au Pain Doré bakery, that features a wide range of delicacies amd sandwiches on artisanal breads. Makes it a great spot after shopping!
1415 Rue Peel
1415 Rue PeelThe downtown branch of the Au Pain Doré bakery, that features a wide range of delicacies amd sandwiches on artisanal breads. Makes it a great spot after shopping!
SoupeSoup offers creative soups, sandwiches, and salads to those who do not want to spend too much time in a restaurant. The menu is written on a huge chalkboard and changes daily. Open until 4pm.
soupesoup Centre-Ville
2185 Rue CrescentSoupeSoup offers creative soups, sandwiches, and salads to those who do not want to spend too much time in a restaurant. The menu is written on a huge chalkboard and changes daily. Open until 4pm.
Great place to relax and enjoy some specialty hot chocolates, ice cream, crêpes and tea/coffee. Perfect for a late afternoon break.
303 locals recommend
Juliette & Chocolat
3600 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat place to relax and enjoy some specialty hot chocolates, ice cream, crêpes and tea/coffee. Perfect for a late afternoon break.
Family-friendly chain venue serving hefty-sized favourites including custom-made omelets & crêpes. Great brunch place to go with friends. Amazing waffles/fruit portions.
46 locals recommend
Allô Mon Coco
1684 Boulevard de Maisonneuve OFamily-friendly chain venue serving hefty-sized favourites including custom-made omelets & crêpes. Great brunch place to go with friends. Amazing waffles/fruit portions.
Soaring, rustic-chic hangout pairing hearty burgers & poutine with creative cocktails. Wonderful summertime outdoor patio on the busy commercial street of Ste-Catherine.
46 locals recommend
La Belle & La Boeuf - Burger Bar
1620 Rue Sainte-Catherine OSoaring, rustic-chic hangout pairing hearty burgers & poutine with creative cocktails. Wonderful summertime outdoor patio on the busy commercial street of Ste-Catherine.
PM
1809 Rue Sainte-CatherineUnfussy venue serving ample portions of Chinese & Thai specialties, including spicy choices.
Tim Hortons
2700 Rue Ontario ECoffee, donuts & free WIFI. Open 24/7 !
Starbucks
751 Avenue du Mont-Royal EStarbucks coffee & free WIFI
Subway
3575 Av du ParcSandwiches & free WIFI
Java U
1455 Rue GuyJava coffee & free WIFI
Delicious Lebanese food that is available 24/7. Great for late-night cravings and hangout spot after a crazy night of clubbing/bar hopping on Crescent street.
73 locals recommend
Restaurant Boustan
2020A Rue CrescentDelicious Lebanese food that is available 24/7. Great for late-night cravings and hangout spot after a crazy night of clubbing/bar hopping on Crescent street.
Newly opened restaurant bar or 'beer garden' with Asian-inspired cuisine by the well-known restaurateur Antonio Park. Cool decor and nice ambiance. If you don't like going to noisy clubs and find that restaurants are a little too boring to hang out with friends , then this is the perfect spot for you!
154 locals recommend
Kampai Garden
1225 Rue Sainte-Catherine ONewly opened restaurant bar or 'beer garden' with Asian-inspired cuisine by the well-known restaurateur Antonio Park. Cool decor and nice ambiance. If you don't like going to noisy clubs and find that restaurants are a little too boring to hang out with friends , then this is the perfect spot for you!
Essentials
Fresh produce and extremely good prices compared to other grocery stores nearby. FREE parking in the back of the building if you buy groceries at the store.
163 locals recommend
Supermarché PA du Fort
1420 Rue du FortFresh produce and extremely good prices compared to other grocery stores nearby. FREE parking in the back of the building if you buy groceries at the store.
Great selection of fresh vegetables, meat and exotic food. Amazing grilled chicken! Open until 10pm everyday.
189 locals recommend
Adonis Downtown
2173 Rue Sainte-Catherine OGreat selection of fresh vegetables, meat and exotic food. Amazing grilled chicken! Open until 10pm everyday.
Currency exchange store with the best rates in Montreal. Very fast and professional service. If you show them your student card, there is $0 fees.
2087 Rue Guy
2087 Rue GuyCurrency exchange store with the best rates in Montreal. Very fast and professional service. If you show them your student card, there is $0 fees.
Mizan Gourmet (Al-mizan) - grocery store with fresh and AFFORDABLE groceries - in the middle of downtown - highly recommended
1490 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O
1490 Boulevard De Maisonneuve OuestMizan Gourmet (Al-mizan) - grocery store with fresh and AFFORDABLE groceries - in the middle of downtown - highly recommended
Entertainment & Activities
Founded in November 1851, the YMCAs of Québec is comprised of a multitude of centres that are used every year by approximately 130,000 people who take advantage of its various programs. 1-day pass available.
1440 Rue Stanley
1440 Rue StanleyFounded in November 1851, the YMCAs of Québec is comprised of a multitude of centres that are used every year by approximately 130,000 people who take advantage of its various programs. 1-day pass available.
Drinks & Nightlife
Contemporary Japanese small plates plus an extensive sake selection & cocktails in a hip atmosphere.
25 locals recommend
KINKA IZAKAYA MONTREAL
1624 Rue Sainte-Catherine OContemporary Japanese small plates plus an extensive sake selection & cocktails in a hip atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails, dog parks, great view at the top, plenty of space for BBQ and pic-niking on a hot summer day.
70 locals recommend
Mount Royal Park
101 Rue du Mont-RoyalHiking trails, dog parks, great view at the top, plenty of space for BBQ and pic-niking on a hot summer day.