Family accommodation in Montreal
Montreal offers families museums, parks and neighbourhood outings that can be combined with public transport. Choose a base around the activities you want most and the amount of walking your children can manage.
Best areas to stay with kids
Compare the places you would return to for naps, meals and the end of each day.
Downtown
Compare for city connections and a central base for varied outings.
Old Montreal
Consider for the historic waterfront area, checking paving, stairs and transport to other attractions.
Getting around
Map public-transport routes to your planned outings and check station access with a pram. If driving, add parking and check how easily you can unload bags.
Best time to go
Choose indoor options for cold or wet days and check room cooling for summer. Major events can affect room availability and city travel.
Worth knowing
A neighbourhood that is attractive for evening dining may need a quiet room position for children's early bedtimes.
Why families choose Montreal
The Biodome and Science Centre offer different indoor days, with outdoor time between them. A separate bedroom can help on a longer stay when children need earlier nights than the adults.
Rooms and sleeping arrangements
Check bed sizes, sofa-bed arrangements and whether a cot fits without blocking access. In apartments, ask about stairs at the entrance and whether the lift reaches the booked floor.
Pools, play and children's activities
Compare a hotel pool with nearby indoor activities and outdoor play. Confirm children's hours and any reservation system if swimming is part of the daily plan.
Meals, kitchens and laundry
A kitchen and laundry can be useful for several nights. Compare breakfast prices by age and check grocery access rather than assuming every central apartment is equally convenient.
Questions before you book
Is an apartment useful for a Montreal family city break?
It can be for a longer stay with separate sleep and cooking. Check entrance steps, laundry, cooling and transport before comparing it with a serviced hotel room.
Useful planning links
Updated 18 October 2026.
Family-friendly hotels in Montreal
3 stays to compare. Check the room layout, children’s facilities and what to confirm before booking.
L Appartement Hotel Montreal
Montreal suites with cooking facilities, an indoor rooftop pool and paid guest laundry.
- Rooms
- Suites have queen or double bedding, a living room with double sofa bed and a kitchenette with refrigerator, stove and cooking equipment.
- One and Two Bedroom Suites
- Heated indoor pool
- Guest laundry
Le Square Phillips Hotel and Suites
Open-plan lofts combine larger beds and a sofa bed with cooking facilities in downtown Montreal.
- Rooms
- Open-plan lofts have king and/or queen beds and a double sofa bed. Bed combinations vary by category.
- Loft sleeping arrangement
- Equipped kitchen
- Indoor heated pool
Residence Inn Montreal Downtown
Downtown Montreal suites with full kitchens, laundry facilities and included breakfast.
- Rooms
- The hotel offers a one-bedroom suite with two double beds, plus a separate living area.
- One Bedroom Double-Double Suite
- Full kitchen
- On-site laundry
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