Vieux-Saint-Jean Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vieux-Saint-Jean
Popular places to visit
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Old Port of Montreal
Historic architecture, modern attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make it impossible to get bored at this lively and scenic riverfront space.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University as part of your travels around Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Notre Dame Basilica
Regularly host to many high-profile weddings and events, this Montreal icon is a long-standing part of the city’s heritage.
Sainte-Catherine Street
During your visit to Montreal, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sainte-Catherine Street. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Activities
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
McCord Stewart Museum - Admission
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Vieux-Saint-Jean Hotel Deals
Hôtel Brossard
Staff seemed indifferent. Room was huge and very clean.We’ve stayed here a few times because it’s convenient for us to visit family in the south shore or to go into the city.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hôtel Alt Quartier DIX30
clean room, nice staff, good location, easy access to downtown by rem.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Brossard
My favourite hotel
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Very good.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Falcon Motel Brossard
Good, simple, cheap, motel. All the amenities. Going back for short trips.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Motel La Siesta
Perfect for where we needed to be 6 people 3 rooms near St-Lambert. Have stayed there before with the same 6 people.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vieux-Saint-Jean
Verdun
The restaurants and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Verdun. Saint Lawrence River and Wellington Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Verdun Station or De l'Église Station to get around the larger area.
Griffintown
While you're in Griffintown, take in top sights like Saint-Paul Street and jump on the metro at Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station to see more of the city.
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur Station.
Little Burgundy
If you're spending time in Little Burgundy, check out sights like Saint-Paul Street or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Georges Vanier Station or Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station.
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Montreal Science Centre – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Ville-Marie
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Bell Centre are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.
