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The train station is in the downtown sector so just walk out the train station and you are there,.
As for 10pm? thats about the time the city starts waking up..Rene Levesque St is mostly business orientated so its a bit dull after 6-7pm but a block north is St Catherine st. which is much more lively..
Trip advisor hasn't let me down in my travels, so look here maybe for hotel?
Places to avoid: none. I mean there are some but Montreal isn't like NY where you sometimes have to pass by shady areas to reach major attractions. Just keep in mind, if visiting the olympic stadium/botanical gardens that they are located in a fairly impoverished (relatively) part of town so being there at night (I cant see why you would be) wouldn't be the most settling of feelings.
But really, Montreal is VERY safe.
Oh and no matter what, avoid all hotels on St-Hubert between st-catherine and Maisonneuve. That mini-section of downtown is awful. Not dangerous but gross.
Places I'll stay at close to Gare Central are the
Marriott Chateau Champlain, and a B&B called Petite auberge Les Bons Matins.
The Marriot is very convienent to Gare Central, has its own entrance to the underground city, but it is also quite pricey, around $200+ a night. The B&B is near Centre Bell, across from lucien l'allier Metro Station, rates are around $129 to $149 for 2 guests (check out thier web site). The stay here also includes an excellent full breakfast.
marriot residence inn is located not too far from the central station also you have the Fairmount or Queen Elizabeth hotel that is right on top of the Gare Central.
You will be right on Rene Levesque and u can go visit Eaton Centre which is at a walking distance from the Gare Central.
You can go eat at the old port at the Steak & Frites
marriot residence inn is located not too far from the central station also you have the Fairmount or Queen Elizabeth hotel that is right on top of the Gare Central.
You will be right on Rene Levesque and u can go visit Eaton Centre which is at a walking distance from the Gare Central.
You can go eat at the old port at the Steak & Frites
Just to avoid any confusion, the Fairmont is the Queen Elizabeth - officially called Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth or Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth.
Nice hotel, excellent location. Montreal Hotels: Luxury Montreal Hotel at Fairmont
For a pure local atmosphere look for a B&B on the Plateau.
For a place centrally located then around Central station will do it.
For something a bit different and also well located but not as expensive than the big Marriott of Hilton then you might look at this one: Rooms | Zero1 Montreal
For other interesting information look up this site:
Hi! I will also be visiting Montreal for the first time, probably this summer, and need some tips!
Me and my girlfriend will be, lets say, on a pretty tight budget and will be renting a car( from Poughkeepsie, NY) so is free parking out of the question downtown?
What are the best affordable attractions(gardens, museums)? and i hear of an underground city?
PS We speak English, Italian and a little Spanish
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