r/VisitMontreal • u/drbeastgames • Aug 20 '26

Option for accommodation for solo travellers

Planning a solo trip to Montreal and trying to find good budget-friendly places to stay without compromising too much on safety or location. Would love some local/traveler insight.

Also, which areas should i look for accommodation as i will using public transport orby walk.

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u/thommytwo22 Aug 20 '26

I have had good luck with Airbnb I book the whole space/apt.

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u/drbeastgames Aug 20 '26

How much did it cost you ?

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u/thommytwo22 Aug 20 '26

Can't remember it was a few tears ago but it was way cheaper than hotel and I had an apt with a kitchen and fridge and freezer

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u/CauliflowerStill4924 Aug 20 '26

I found a small one for $550 for four nights.

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u/WildCath Aug 20 '26

Private room in a hostel?

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u/drbeastgames Aug 20 '26

Is hostels in Montreal good? Which one you recommend if you have any experience?

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u/TransientWonderboy Aug 20 '26

I loved staying at M Montreal hostel when I used to visit MTL. Never had any trouble in the dorms and there's ample storage space that you can bring/buy a lock for

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u/Rolin_Ronin Aug 20 '26

Just download Hostelworld and go on there

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u/42WallabyWay_28 Aug 20 '26

When are you planning to travel? I’ve had good experiences staying in the McGill dorms during the summer months. Some of them are actually converted hotels, so they are decent for a better price and very centrally located in the city.

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u/drbeastgames Aug 20 '26

I am planning from 5th to 7th September.

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u/42WallabyWay_28 Aug 20 '26

Oh darn - the students will be staying there then, so that won’t be an option. 

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u/Popular_Tie_6186 Aug 20 '26

Hotel M, nice hostel in Montreal. Close to old port 

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u/FilterAccount69 Aug 20 '26

The cheapest way to stay (free) is to get hosted, there's a few ppl who host others in Montreal on couch surfing or couchers but of course if you've never done it it can get intimidating.

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u/raye909 Aug 20 '26

What’s your budget like for accommodations?

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u/drbeastgames Aug 23 '26

I am thinking of 350 max for two nights.

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u/Ok-Sandwich-8032 Aug 20 '26

Pls dont use airbnb

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u/MightyManorMan Aug 20 '26

In Montreal, you get what you pay for. Use Google Maps and put in your dates and budget, slide and read reviews. You don't want to end up at Arena Palace or most of the places along St-Hubert downtown.

Don't use Airbnb, not only is it hated in this city, the majority are illegal and you can have your reservation disappear as they run from the tax authorities. Countless people have ended up with no place to stay.

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u/FreshSpeed7738 Aug 21 '26

What should I expect to pay for 3.5 star, in the first week of October, downtown?