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Hotels near Place des Arts for Montreal’s Christmas market, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 12 of the 24 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Montreal’s Great Christmas Market runs at nearby Place des Festivals from November 13, 2026 through January 3, 2027, with Monday and Tuesday closures before December 21. These hotels are within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of Place des Arts; the walk to the market entrance may be longer.

Quartier des Spectacles and Chinatown: the festival-first base that also makes sightseeing and conferences straightforward. Old Montreal: choose historic streets and river walks over everyday neighbourhood life. Quartier Latin and the Village: excellent nightlife and connections, with street-level trade-offs worth checking. Plateau Mont-Royal: stay for café mornings, independent shops and Montréal beyond the landmarks.

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Hotels near Place des Arts for Montreal’s Christmas market, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Montreal’s Great Christmas Market runs at nearby Place des Festivals from November 13, 2026 through January 3, 2027, with Monday and Tuesday closures before December 21. These hotels are within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of Place des Arts; the walk to the market entrance may be longer.

Compound search: hotels near Place des Arts for Montreal’s Christmas market; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown; Old Montreal; Quartier Latin & the Village; Plateau Mont-Royal. Order: closest to the landmark first.

Other dates for the same page: Nov 13 to 15, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/montreal/hotels-near-place-des-arts-for-montreal-christmas-market-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 19 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/montreal/hotels-near-place-des-arts-for-montreal-christmas-market-nov-19-to-22-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/montreal/hotels-near-place-des-arts-for-montreal-christmas-market-nov-20-to-22-2026; Nov 27 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/montreal/hotels-near-place-des-arts-for-montreal-christmas-market-nov-27-to-29-2026; Dec 4 to 7, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/montreal/hotels-near-place-des-arts-for-montreal-christmas-market-dec-4-to-7-2026.

Other ways to choose for these dates: Hotels near Place des Arts https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/montreal/hotels-near-place-des-arts-dec-11-to-13-2026.

Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (12 of 24 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown: The festival-first base that also makes sightseeing and conferences straightforward. Typical $174 a night. Subway: Place-des-Arts/Saint-Laurent (Green), Place-d’Armes (Orange).
  • Old Montreal: Choose historic streets and river walks over everyday neighbourhood life. Typical $266 a night. Subway: Place-d’Armes/Champ-de-Mars (Orange).
  • Quartier Latin & the Village: Excellent nightlife and connections, with street-level trade-offs worth checking. Typical $116 a night. Subway: Berri–UQAM (Green/Orange/Yellow), Beaudry (Green).
  • Plateau Mont-Royal: Stay for café mornings, independent shops and Montréal beyond the landmarks. Typical $176 a night. Subway: Sherbrooke (Orange), bus 55 on Saint-Laurent and 24 on Sherbrooke.

Hotels, closest first (6)

1. The Honeyrose Hotel, Montreal, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

2. Hotel Zero 1 — 3-star, independent

3. Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

4. Hilton Garden Inn Montréal Centre-ville — 4-star, Hilton Garden Inn

5. Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal — 3-star, Best Western Plus

6. Hotel 10 — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (18)

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Where to stay, closest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. The Honeyrose Hotel, Montreal, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown
    #1 of 6 · Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown

    The Honeyrose Hotel, Montreal, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    4-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $344a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Distinctive design, spacious rooms and indoor wellness facilities close to performance venues. You accept limited bathroom privacy and possible concert or bar noise. Five minutes' walk to Place des Arts.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $688 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hotel Zero 1, Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown
    #2 of 6 · Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown

    Hotel Zero 1

    3-star · Independent

    $139a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A sightseeing-first base opposite Chinatown with useful fridges and microwaves. You accept variable room sizes, uneven upkeep and housekeeping on request. Seven minutes' walk to Place des Arts.

    $36/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $301 vs $374 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $278 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown
    #3 of 6 · Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown

    Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $247a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Spacious rooms, helpful staff and an indoor pool for family sightseeing. You accept possible neighbouring construction noise; breakfast and parking cost extra. Seven minutes' walk to Place des Arts.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $493 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Hilton Garden Inn Montréal Centre-ville, Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown
    #4 of 6 · Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown

    Hilton Garden Inn Montréal Centre-ville

    4-star · Hilton Garden Inn

    $247a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Spacious family-friendly rooms with microwaves and fridges, plus an indoor rooftop pool. You accept some room noise, a tight garage and breakfast extra. Seven minutes' walk to Place des Arts.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $495 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal, Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown
    #5 of 6 · Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown

    Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal

    3-star · Best Western Plus

    $131a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheaper-than-most festival access with comfortable beds and consistently helpful staff. You accept street noise, uneven maintenance and sometimes dark rooms. Eight minutes' walk to Place des Arts.

    $24/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $239 vs $287 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $261 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hotel 10, Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown
    #6 of 6 · Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown

    Hotel 10

    4-star · Independent

    $155a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Generous rooms and art-focused character for less than most around the entertainment district. You accept nightlife noise and occasional cosmetic wear. Eight minutes' walk to Place des Arts.

    $36/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $309 vs $382 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $309 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 24 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Lelux Hotel · Quartier Latin · 3-star$59/night less than Expedia (45%)

    Axel $143 vs $260 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. Le Westin Montréal · Old Montreal · 4-star$105/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $353 vs $564 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Empire Suites · Quartier Latin · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $144 vs $229 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Boxotel Montreal · Plateau Mont-Royal · 4-star$49/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $266 vs $363 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Hotel St-Denis · Quartier Latin · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $202 vs $269 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Hotel Faubourg Montreal · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $222 vs $288 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. LHotel Montreal · Old Montreal · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $383 vs $496 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Hotel Le Roberval · Quartier Latin · 3-star$31/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $210 vs $272 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, closest first

18 more
  1. 1. Hotel Faubourg Montreal · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (23%)$109Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Boxotel Montreal · Plateau Mont-Royal · 4-star$49/night less than Expedia (27%)$135Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Hotel Monville · Quartier des Spectacles · 4-star$210Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Hotel Le Dauphin Montreal Centre Ville · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$214Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites · Downtown · 3-star$311Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Lelux Hotel · Quartier Latin · 3-star$59/night less than Expedia (45%)$60Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Empire Suites · Quartier Latin · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (37%)$67Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Hotel St-Denis · Quartier Latin · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (25%)$101Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Hotel Le Roberval · Quartier Latin · 3-star$31/night less than Expedia (23%)$108Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Le Westin Montréal · Old Montreal · 4-star$105/night less than Expedia (37%)$162Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Hotel & Spa Carré Saint-Louis · Plateau Mont-Royal · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (15%)$172Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. LHotel Montreal · Old Montreal · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (23%)$174Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Hôtel St-Thomas · Plateau Mont-Royal · 4-star$236Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Hotel Le Germain Montreal · Downtown · 4-star$251Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Fairfield by Marriott Montreal Downtown · Quartier Latin · 3-star$271Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Hotel Bonaparte · Old Montreal · 4-star$287Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Hotel Place d'Armes · Old Montreal · 4-star$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. W Montreal · Old Montreal · 4-star$335Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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