Hostels in Montreal

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for exploring during your trip. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and art galleries.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Capsule Hotel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Place des Arts and Sainte-Catherine Street. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. M Montreal - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sainte-Catherine Street. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, TVs and coffee/tea makers. Capsule residence - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sainte-Catherine Street. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The Little Prince Rooms-Old Montreal - Located within a 10-minute walk of Old Port of Montreal. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Samesun Montreal Central - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Berri-UQAM Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Montreal, one of Expedia's 15 hostels could be a great option for you.

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -6°C. The snowiest months in Montreal are January, December, April and February, with each month seeing an average of 36 cm of snowfall.

Generally, Montreal is known for its architecture, museums and art. Major attractions include Old Port of Montreal, Bell Centre and Notre Dame Basilica. Get out into nature with places such as Place du Canada, Dorchester Square and Saint Louis Square. Cultural attractions include McCord Stewart Museum, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier and Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

Keep this information about transit options in Montreal in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), located 6.8 mi (10.9 km) away. An alternative is Trudeau International Airport (YUL), located 9.3 mi (15 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at Square Victoria Station, McGill Station and Bonaventure Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at Montreal Central Station, Lucien L'Allier Station or Montreal Vendome Station.