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Montreal hotels under $400 a night, Nov 20 to 22, 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 14 of the 41 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

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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Montreal hotels under $400 a night, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Montreal under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Quartier des Spectacles & Chinatown; Old Montreal; Quartier Latin & the Village; Plateau Mont-Royal. Order: cheapest first.

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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 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; 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 (14 of 41 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, cheapest first (6)

1. Lelux Hotel — 3-star, independent

2. Empire Suites — 3-star, independent

3. Hotel La Residence du Voyageur — 2-star, independent

4. Auberge du Plateau - Hostel — 2-star, independent

5. Hotel Le Roberval — 3-star, independent

6. Clouds Lofts - Quartier Latin — 2-star, independent

More hotels in the area (35)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. Lelux Hotel, Quartier Latin & the Village
    #1 of 6 · Quartier Latin & the Village

    Lelux Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $71a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Métro proximity for short stays when transport outweighs dependable hotel basics. You accept air-conditioning failures, uneven cleaning and difficult problem resolution. 15 minutes' walk to Place des Arts, 25 minutes' walk to Notre-Dame Basilica.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $143 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Empire Suites, Quartier Latin & the Village
    #2 of 6 · Quartier Latin & the Village

    Empire Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $72a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A location-first option for short stays centred on Berri-UQAM métro. You accept unreliable air conditioning, maintenance and cleanliness. 15 minutes' walk to Place des Arts, 25 minutes' walk to Notre-Dame Basilica.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $144 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel La Residence du Voyageur, Plateau Mont-Royal
    #3 of 6 · Plateau Mont-Royal

    Hotel La Residence du Voyageur

    2-star · Independent

    $81a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A budget-first métro base when location matters more than dependable room standards. You accept inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance; check-in ends at 11 p.m. 20 minutes' walk to Place des Arts.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $161 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Auberge du Plateau - Hostel, Plateau Mont-Royal
    #4 of 6 · Plateau Mont-Royal

    Auberge du Plateau - Hostel

    2-star · Independent

    $105a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A sociable hostel with included breakfast, a shared kitchen and rooftop gathering space. You accept steep stairs, variable noise and compact shared bathrooms. Ten minutes' walk to Place des Arts, 25 minutes' walk to Notre-Dame Basilica.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $210 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Le Roberval, Quartier Latin & the Village
    #5 of 6 · Quartier Latin & the Village

    Hotel Le Roberval

    3-star · Independent

    $105a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Practical studios and spacious kitchen-equipped suites for longer transit-focused stays. You accept dated interiors, weak sofa beds and possible equipment noise. 15 minutes' walk to Place des Arts, 20 minutes' walk to Notre-Dame Basilica.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $210 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Clouds Lofts - Quartier Latin, Quartier Latin & the Village
    #6 of 6 · Quartier Latin & the Village

    Clouds Lofts - Quartier Latin

    2-star · Independent

    $109a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Independent kitchenette accommodation near Berri-UQAM for travellers comfortable with self-check-in. You accept uneven upkeep, entrance-lock problems and unreliable remote support. 15 minutes' walk to Place des Arts, 25 minutes' walk to Notre-Dame Basilica.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $217 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 41 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 Nov 20 to 22

  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 Nov 20 to 22

  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 Nov 20 to 22

  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 Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. Le Nouvel Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$48/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $284 vs $381 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  6. 6. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  7. 7. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  8. 8. 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 Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

35 more
  1. 1. Quality Inn Centre-Ville · Quartier Latin · 2-star$113Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Hotel Faubourg Montreal · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (23%)$117Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (17%)$119Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. Hotel St-Denis · Quartier Latin · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (25%)$129Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. Le Nouvel Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$48/night less than Expedia (25%)$136Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Fairfield by Marriott Montreal Downtown · Quartier Latin · 3-star$141Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Auberge de La Fontaine · Plateau Mont-Royal · 3-star$150Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Hotel Zero 1 · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)$150Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. Hotel 10 · Quartier des Spectacles · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (19%)$162Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. Le Westin Montréal · Old Montreal · 4-star$105/night less than Expedia (37%)$163Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. Hotel & Spa Carré Saint-Louis · Plateau Mont-Royal · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (15%)$170Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. M Montreal - Hostel · Quartier Latin · 2-star$171Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. LHotel Montreal · Old Montreal · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (23%)$178Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  14. 14. Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites · Downtown · 3-star$179Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  15. 15. WERFY Luxury Apart-Hotel · Griffintown · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (21%)$187Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  16. 16. Boxotel Montreal · Plateau Mont-Royal · 4-star$49/night less than Expedia (27%)$197Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  17. 17. Hilton Garden Inn Montréal Centre-ville · Quartier des Spectacles · 4-star$202Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  18. 18. Hotel Le Dauphin Montreal Centre Ville · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$205Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  19. 19. Hôtel Alt Montréal · Griffintown · 3-star$207Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  20. 20. Hotel Monville · Quartier des Spectacles · 4-star$210Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  21. 21. Hyatt Centric Montréal · Quartier Latin · 4-star$217Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  22. 22. Hotel Kutuma · Plateau Mont-Royal · 4-star$228Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  23. 23. Hôtel St-Thomas · Plateau Mont-Royal · 4-star$232Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  24. 24. Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown · Quartier des Spectacles · 3-star$239Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  25. 25. Novotel Montreal Centre · Downtown · 3-star$243Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  26. 26. David Hotel · Old Montreal · 4-star$250Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  27. 27. Hotel Bonaventure Montreal · Downtown · 4-star$250Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  28. 28. Auberge du Vieux-Port · Old Montreal · 4-star$251Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  29. 29. Hotel Uville Montreal · Old Montreal · 3-star$258Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  30. 30. Hotel Bonaparte · Old Montreal · 4-star$265Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  31. 31. Hotel Gault · Old Montreal · 4-star$284Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  32. 32. Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain · Downtown · 4-star$305Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  33. 33. The Honeyrose Hotel, Montreal, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Quartier des Spectacles · 4-star$320Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  34. 34. Hotel Place d'Armes · Old Montreal · 4-star$326Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  35. 35. W Montreal · Old Montreal · 4-star$336Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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