Latin Quarter

Montreal

Latin Quarter showing street scenes, outdoor eating and cafe scenes
Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter which includes outdoor eating, a city and signage
Latin Quarter which includes theater scenes, a city and signage
Latin Quarter showing markets, outdoor eating and street scenes

Watch a play, see a classic movie and browse the collection of a large library in Montréal’s student haven.

Named after the university district in Paris, the Quartier Latin is an area in northeastern Montréal that has long been known for its large student population. Today, the Université du Québec à Montréal floods the neighborhood with tenants looking for cheap rents and culture. As a result, this is a neighborhood with a rich performing arts scene, several movie theaters and more than 50 restaurants.

The Quartier Latin is a small rectangular area around Saint-Denis Street to the west of the Université du Québec à Montréal. Walk along Saint-Denis Street to find boutique stores and street art covering the façades.

Watch a movie screening at Cinémathèque québécoise, a movie conservatory with an extensive collection of movies and movie memorabilia. While most of the screenings are in French, classic English films are common as well. Tour the permanent exhibition, which deals with the close ties between special effects and cinema. Learn about the history of special effects and how the special effects in many famous films were produced.

Théâtre Saint-Denis began as a movie theater in 1916, but in 1980 it was dedicated solely to the performing arts. Watch a play or a concert at the century-old theater. During the Just for Laughs festival, which is centered to the southeast, Saint-Denis hosts stand-up comedy as well.

Tour Notre-Dame des Lourdes Chapel on the east side of the Quartier Latin. This late-19th-century church features several brightly colored marble arches inside. Notice the golden Madonna statue on the front of the church’s roof. The shining, black dome is visible throughout the neighborhood.

Visit the Grande Bibliothèque (Great Library) to see where the Latin Quarter’s students study. Peruse more than 2 million books and 4 million documents with the help of a free audio guide.

Reach the Quartier Latin through the subway station on Berri Street, which borders the neighborhood to the north. Buses run along Saint-Denis Street as well.


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Top hotels in Latin Quarter

Hotel Quartier Latin Montréal
Hotel Quartier Latin Montréal
2 out of 5
1763 St-Denis, Montreal, QC
The price is P4,496 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P4,496
P5,350 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hotel Quartier Latin Montréal
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
4 out of 5
900 rue De La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, QC
The price is P9,781 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P9,781
P12,572 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,399 reviews)
"Everything is local"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
3.5 out of 5
1240 Drummond Street, Montreal, QC
The price is P6,236 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P6,236
P7,421 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,004 reviews)
"It was a nice place. Easy to get ubers for downtown. The staff was nice and accomodating. There was a bit of work being done inside the hotel that was a little distracting but overall good stay."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Best Western Plus Montreal Downtown-Hotel Europa
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hotel Chrome Montreal
3 out of 5
215 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC
The price is P3,997 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P3,997
P4,757 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (3,091 reviews)
"Great experience overall. Will come back again."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hotel Chrome Montreal
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
3.5 out of 5
1110, Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
The price is P8,155 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P8,155
P9,704 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Montreal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,349 reviews)
"Great location. Great staff. Our second time here and we will come here again inshaAllah"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
4 out of 5
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,727 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P10,727
P12,765 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Montreal. Enjoy a 24-hour health club, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,598 reviews)
"Check in experience, friendly staff, nice room"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
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Latin Quarter showing signage, street scenes and a city

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