Hostels in Montreal
There are 16 hostels listed within about five miles of central Montreal, which is 1.9% of everything on offer in the city — a modest but real hostel scene. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Montreal's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Montreal?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Montreal's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Montreal | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 16 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Share of all accommodation | 1.9% | A modest but real hostel scene. Measured against all 851 properties listed in the same radius. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.0/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.0/10 | The same measure for Montreal’s hotels, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Montreal score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone — a gap of 1.0 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Montreal, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Montreal. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Auberge du Plateau
185 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal
Rooftop Terrace with Stunning Montréal View Experience the charm of Plateau-Mont-Royal at Auberge du Plateau with a rooftop terrace offering breathtaking views of Montréal. Enjoy …
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Capsule Hotel
Experience the vibrant heart of Montreal at our stylish Capsule Hotel, where comfort meets convenience. Convenient Amenities Enjoy around-the-clock service with our 24-hour front …
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Samesun Montreal Central - Hostel
1586 Saint-Hubert, Montreal
Terrace and Garden Views Enjoy the picturesque views from the terrace and garden at Samesun Montreal Central - Hostel. Perfect spots to relax and soak in the surroundings. Complim…
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M Montreal Hostel
1245 Rue Saint-André, Montréal
Convenient Location Less than a 2-minute walk from Sainte-Catherine Street, our youth hostel offers easy access to the heart of the city. Explore the vibrant surroundings with Ber…
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Backpacker College @ EC LaMarq
1430 City Councillors, Montreal
Central Location Located in the heart of Downtown Montreal, Backpacker College @ EC LaMarq offers easy access to popular attractions such as Sainte-Catherine Street, Phillips Squa…
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Pied-A-Terre Mont-Royal - Hostel
4460 Avenue Christophe-Colomb, Montreal
Recreational Opportunities: Enjoy an indoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent at Pied-A-Terre Mont-Royal. Dining and Refreshments: Choose from 16 restaurants, 10 coffee…
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Alt Hostel
347 rue Saint-Paul Est, Montréal
Charming Hostel in Old Montreal Free WiFi and Air-Conditioned Rooms: Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and enjoy a comfortable stay in our air-conditioned rooms. Convenient A…
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Auberge Alternative
358 rue Saint-Pierre, Montréal
Unique Hostel Experience in Old Montréal Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, luggage storage, and a children's playground at Auberge Alternative Hostel. Prime …
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Auberge L'Apéro - Hostel
1425 Mackay, Suite 2, Montreal
Rooftop Terrace and Garden Views Enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terrace and garden. Amenities Benefit from complimentary wireless internet access and access to a computer s…
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Auberge Saintlo Montréal Hostel
1030, Mackay Street, Montréal
Convenient Location: Located in Montreal city centre, just a 2-minute walk from Lucien-L’Allier Metro Station, Auberge Saintlo Montréal Hostel offers easy access to the city's att…
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The Little Prince Rooms-Old Montreal
64 Rue Prince, Montréal
Central Location Benefit from our prime location near top attractions like the Museum of Contemporary Art and the vibrant Place Jacques Cartier. Comfortable Rooms Relax in well-eq…
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Parc Avenue Hostel
5677 Av du Parc, Montreal
Convenient Amenities: Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and enjoy the communal living room. Self-Serve Breakfast: Start your day with self-serve breakfast…
Staying in a hostel for a Montreal event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Montreal
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Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
- Stays near Centre Bell
- Stays near Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Stays near Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier At Place Des Arts
- Stays near Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Stays near MTelus
- Stays near Theatre St. Denis
- Stays near Molson Stadium
- Stays near Cepsum At University Of Montreal
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Montreal sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are there hostels near the venues in Montreal?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Montreal, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Are hostels in Montreal any good?
Montreal's hostels average 7.0/10 in guest scores against 8.0/10 for the city's hotels, so they score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
How many hostels are there in Montreal?
Our accommodation partner lists 16 hostels within about five miles of central Montreal, out of 851 places to stay in total — 1.9% of everything listed here. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
