Heres the lowdown on lodging for Montréal based on how we think you’ll want to experience the city during our wedding weekend. If you’re looking at Airbnbs, we highly recommend staying on or near pedestrian-only streets. These areas are some of the most vibrant parts of the city, with lively nightlife, outdoor dining, cafés, and bars right outside your door—perfect if you want to be in the middle of the action.

Montréal strongly encourages walking and bike culture, especially in the summer, and each year the city closes select streets to car traffic to make room for pedestrians, cyclists, patios, and street life. These pedestrian corridors quickly become neighborhood hubs and are some of the most fun places to stay.

Streets that are typically pedestrian-only in the summer include:

• Avenue du Mont-Royal (Plateau)

• Rue Prince-Arthur (Plateau)

• Rue Wellington (Verdun)

• Portions of Rue Saint-Denis

• Select sections of Rue Sainte-Catherine Est

If you’d prefer a hotel stay, we suggest looking in Old Port (Vieux-Montréal). It’s beautiful, walkable, and very central, with easy access to restaurants, the waterfront, and downtown.

Our wedding will take place on Île Notre-Dame, which is conveniently located just outside downtown and is easily accessible from both pedestrian neighborhoods and the Old Port.

In general, some of the best neighborhoods to stay in are the Plateau (anywhere around Parc La Fontaine is especially great), Old Port, the Gay Village, and surrounding areas. These neighborhoods strike the perfect balance of charm, walkability, great food, and easy access to everything you’ll want to explore while you’re in the city.

We recommend choosing accommodations based on where you expect to spend most of your time—whether that’s wandering neighborhood streets, enjoying nightlife, or soaking in the historic character of Montréal.