Name: Pensione Popolo
Address: 4871 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Agglomération de Montréal, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, CA
Price range: $166–$207 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

Pensione Popolo is a simple, artsy walk-up in Mile End offering budget-friendly rooms above a lively bar and music venue, with easy code-based entry, generally clean shared facilities, and a friendly, responsive manager available by message.

Guests like the walkable location, quirky decor, and effective air conditioning. Common drawbacks include steep stairs with no elevator, nighttime noise from shows or the street, and limited in-person reception. Some find the self-check-in and information a learning curve, and in-room amenities are basic (for example, no TV). Expect a budget-friendly, characterful stay best for travelers comfortable with a lively, self-serve setup.

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Facilities

Simple setup with code-based self check-in, shared bathrooms, a small common area, and a lively bar/venue downstairs; there is no elevator and stairs are steep. Street parking exists but can be tricky, and staff are generally off-site.

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Morgan

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a really fun place to stay. If you are able to carry your bag up four or five flights of stairs. It was a great price and the place has lots of personality!

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Shona

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel really is like all the “pensions” I have stayed in travelling in Europe but cooler. It was not fancy but we knew that when booking it. The room was clean as were the shared bathroom facilities and although it was fully booked when we were there we didn’t have to wait to shower. Tammy is so lovely and welcoming - she gave us lots of recommendations about places on the neighborhood to eat and stores and streets to check out. We didn’t end up eating downstairs as we were out and about all day and evening but it looked great. Such a nice vibe, lots of art on the walls and a little common area. The location is amazing, we walked everywhere although there was public transit too. Will definitely stay there on our next trip to Montreal.

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Michael

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The door codes were difficult to figure out. The stairs were treacherous. There were a lot of people hanging around outside the entrance (right above a café) There were only 3 hangers in the room and no hooks on the wall or door. Only one power outlet. The room was tiny. Freshly painted. Decent bed. There was a split system air conditioner in the room. All that said, if I were coming again, I would stay here. Great value for money in a good neighbhood. Popolo, it's a great start, but you just need to make some cheap tweaks (hooks, towel rack, power bar, for instance)

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Mary

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well appointed for the price -- although no glasses or cups. Management was immediately responsive and friendly when I had a question. There are two long flights of stairs to negotiate with barely adequate railings.

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Lisa

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall we had a good experience. We loved all the quirky artwork everywhere. :) The beds were comfy, we liked the ease of having door codes and no keys to keep track of, and the shared sitting room (once someone pointed it out to us) was super cute and a nice place to write and eat meals in. It was weird, though, not having someone to check in/out with or ask questions face to face with. For example, we didn’t know there were two more bathrooms down the hall that were better furnished until one of our fellow visitors pointed it them out, we never did figure out where the courtyard or patio were, so we couldn’t use them, and we didn’t know that some people just left their food out in the shared tea area until we almost ate someone else’s breakfast rolls (thinking they were part of the hotel treats along with the tea service). Those are the kinds of things I’d ask a person at the desk about without a thought, but wouldn’t ask an email correspondent who isn’t likely to get back to me right away. It would be helpful if there were a little map or guide to the tiny hotel with that info in it in the room when you come in.

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Sharon

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly people in the restaurant and pension owner was very helpful by phone ( found/gave me parking!!). There’s no one on the premises to make inquiries to though. Love the art and feel of the place. Very clean and best showers anywhere! The bar and restaurant people were so lovely, I want to take them home with me.

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Cori

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So cute and well made up! Classy. The owners are very friendly and communicative. Check in and out is so easy! They gave us a bottle of wine! And we got 25% off at their restaurant!!! The food was amazing!! It's close to bakeries, a grocery store, and the clubs!! We will be back here soon! Loved it!!

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Pierre

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noise, (a show Downstair), not sure all security rules are followed (fire) stairway extremely hard.

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Cheenu

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property is self-check-in with several rooms and bathrooms. Room and washroom was clean. Do carry your own toliteries. On a busy street and restraunt below. Accessible via bus, walking distance to metro station.

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CAPELLE

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrivée et départ en autonomie. Propre. Tout le necessaire pour une bonne nuit en comprenant WC et salle de bain. Possibilité de manger au restaurant du même nom.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. A few note lapses such as an unmade bed or a dirty bathroom.

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Karen

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was disgusting, unclean with hairs all over the floor. I literally sat down on the bed and then got up and left and went somewhere else. I have no words. No reception, no bottle of promised wine, I feel really bad leaving a negative review but there was so many excellent reviews I thought maybe this people be helpful for someone to know just what they were getting into. So sorry!!

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Sree charitha

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was described. Only issue we had was there was no water to drink. Washrooms were shared but they were clean. They stay was wonderful no doubt.

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Shona

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel really is like all the “pensions” I have stayed in travelling in Europe but cooler. It was not fancy but we knew that when booking it. The room was clean as were the shared bathroom facilities and although it was fully booked when we were there we didn’t have to wait to shower. Tammy is so lovely and welcoming - she gave us lots of recommendations about places on the neighborhood to eat and stores and streets to check out. We didn’t end up eating downstairs as we were out and about all day and evening but it looked great. Such a nice vibe, lots of art on the walls and a little common area. The location is amazing, we walked everywhere although there was public transit too. Will definitely stay there on our next trip to Montreal.

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Sara

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved Pensionne Popolo and will be back! It was very convenient to restaurants, all kinds of shopping, music events, and close to the Metro. The room and shared bathrooms were clean and the other guests were quiet and respectful.

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Cora

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice bathroom, great neighborhood, cute and eclectic vibe

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Tomiris

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn't super clean but for one night with friends was pretty okay!

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Mali

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room. Good location

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CAPELLE

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrivée et départ en autonomie. Propre. Tout le necessaire pour une bonne nuit en comprenant WC et salle de bain. Possibilité de manger au restaurant du même nom.

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Zachary

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room and common area! Simple but cozy place with super easy check in and out, and the staff were very friendly!

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Taylor

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location, perfect f for a night or two! Very clean & good hospitality

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Rooms

Rooms are small, simple, and characterful, with effective air conditioning; some lack TVs and a few conveniences. Noise ranges from minimal to noticeable due to the venue and busy street, and earplugs help some guests.

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Chip

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old walk-up pensione in a great Mile End Neighbourhood. Surprisingly quiet. Best towels, pillows & bed linens ever. Manager always available by text, helpful, friendly.

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Amelie P

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Communication was clear, but the rooms are very noisy, being located right over and in front of live music venues.

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Deborah

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little place, very clean, on a busy street but sound was not an issue. Getting in and using the locks took a little learning.

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Lindsey

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The air conditioning was a huge plus! Very cute and unique place to stay. Perfect location, lots of walkable tourist spots as well as basics like pharmacy and convenience store. Staff were great communicators and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again, loved it!

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Aryn

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cool vibe and location, and the staff is helpful and nice, but the doors to the rooms are not secure. We had other guests able to enter our locked room in the middle of the night (presumably by mistake) because there's obviously one key code shared between all rooms. Very strange. Why bother to have locks on the individual rooms?

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Michael

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The door codes were difficult to figure out. The stairs were treacherous. There were a lot of people hanging around outside the entrance (right above a café) There were only 3 hangers in the room and no hooks on the wall or door. Only one power outlet. The room was tiny. Freshly painted. Decent bed. There was a split system air conditioner in the room. All that said, if I were coming again, I would stay here. Great value for money in a good neighbhood. Popolo, it's a great start, but you just need to make some cheap tweaks (hooks, towel rack, power bar, for instance)

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Donald

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in a cool neighbourhood for a great price! Our host, Tammy, was super friendly and responsive. The room, plus shared bathrooms and common areas are clean and have that old Montreal vibe. Remember that you are staying at a well known music venue so the streets are lively and there is some noise bleed. That said, the rooms are soundproofed and we had no problems sleeping - bring earplugs if you are worried! Thanks for a great stay!

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darren

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

no tv. no biggie. would have been french anyways tha k God for Ac

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Angela

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Such a cute, fun place to stay while exploring Montreal. The air conditioning was top notch on some very hot days, and although we heard the music downstairs, it was always stopped by 11 and we didn't think it was that loud. The owner was super friendly and lovely.

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Joanna

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good for a quick stay and for the price. It’s loud at night as others have said but i was able to sleep fine with ear plugs. It’s a cool quirky place for a quick stay. No eating allowed in the room. Mirror in the room would be great.

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Service

Service is friendly and responsive, with the manager (often named Tammy) praised for helpful communication and quick issue resolution. There is no regular front desk, and some guests prefer more on-site guidance or find service limited before late afternoon.

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Chip

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old walk-up pensione in a great Mile End Neighbourhood. Surprisingly quiet. Best towels, pillows & bed linens ever. Manager always available by text, helpful, friendly.

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Caitlin

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 21 nights

I stayed at Pensione Popolo for multiple weeks on a work trip and Tammy the manager was super accommodating, available for questions and making sure the stay is going smoothly and comfortably. Amazing location right in the iconic Mile End, close to metros, bus lines and walking distance to different neighbourhoods, parks and food. Crisp A/C, fast wifi and multiple shared showers/bathrooms. Even with the communal aspect there is a lot of privacy and all of the other guests I met seemed happy and polite! The negative reviews are confusing to me as if you read the booking it clearly states what amenities are present in the space. Yes you are on one of the main arteries of Montreal - sounds of city come with it! There is a shared fridge and kettle. Even with my long term stay I made it work just fine. Truly an affordable, well located place to stay after exploring Montreal all day! I would definitely book in here again.

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Julia

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful management. Great area.

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Samuel

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Avant 16h, il n’y a pas de service. J’ai essayer d’avoir de l’information. J’en ai jamais reçu. Il fallait que je sois là absolument après 16h. Sinon super hébergement.

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Mary

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well appointed for the price -- although no glasses or cups. Management was immediately responsive and friendly when I had a question. There are two long flights of stairs to negotiate with barely adequate railings.

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Collin

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tammy, the hotel manager was a great face to the Pensione Popolo. She upgraded our room, gave us a quick tour, and answered a few questions. The location of the hotel and price are our favorite features.

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Sharon

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly people in the restaurant and pension owner was very helpful by phone ( found/gave me parking!!). There’s no one on the premises to make inquiries to though. Love the art and feel of the place. Very clean and best showers anywhere! The bar and restaurant people were so lovely, I want to take them home with me.

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Michelle

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location, Tammy was super friendly. A nice place to stay

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Nicholas

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Tammy was so nice. Such a cool place, great location. Stayed 5 nights with 2 kids aged 3 and 5.

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Hiroko

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The passcode didn’t work at first, but the owner helped me quickly on the phone. Clean and cozy room. Nice location.

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Location

Excellent Mile End/Plateau location close to restaurants, bars, venues, and public transit; very walkable. The lively setting brings nightlife nearby, and street parking/signage can be challenging for some.

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Erin

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little hotel conveniently placed above a cute and hip bar/restaurant with vegan options. Reasonable price and great location.

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Victoria

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Very easy check in and comfortable. Clean, quiet and close to the day and night life.

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Sara

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved Pensionne Popolo and will be back! It was very convenient to restaurants, all kinds of shopping, music events, and close to the Metro. The room and shared bathrooms were clean and the other guests were quiet and respectful.

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Chloe

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

10/10 niche accommodation in a very desirable area of Montreal! Reminds me of a place I stayed at once in Vancouver. Cozy, safe, excellent decor, clean, comfy, fantastic host. If you’re looking for a comfortable stay for an unbeatable price this place is for you!

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Russell

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great place for easy access to great shops and bars nearby

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Samuel

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect part of town, Everything is right around, Got all the info/ code ahead of time. This place as a great vibe not like another chain hotel. We need more hotel like Pensione Popolo. + the owner is super friendly.

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Robert

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location at good price

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Nicolas

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on the plteau, right above the Casa del Popolo restaurant. Small cosy clean affordable room for solo traveller.

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Jacques

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Difficile au niveau du stationnement pour quelqu'un qui vient de l'exterieur. Les panneaux difficiles a comprendre.

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Taylor

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome location, perfect f for a night or two! Very clean & good hospitality

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Dining

Guests appreciate the downstairs bar/restaurant for good food and drinks, vegan options, and occasional live music, with several noting useful guest discounts. It is a lively venue rather than a traditional hotel dining setup.

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Erin

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little hotel conveniently placed above a cute and hip bar/restaurant with vegan options. Reasonable price and great location.

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Thomas

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great wonderful little hotel above a really cool bar and in walking distance to everything around

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Melissa

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved that it was above a mexican restaurant and we got a discount on dinner

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Joaquin

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In the heart of Montreal's artist community this is a very friendly, welcoming spot to immerse yourself into the city's music and cultural scene. Don't go looking for a sauna or lounging in your room watching t.v all day, there is none of that. Clean, comfy, modest accommodations in a great location with good food and drinks downstairs and nearby. Live music downstairs certain evenings.

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Jeffrey

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful spot and wonderful bar and venue downstairs.

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Sharon

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly people in the restaurant and pension owner was very helpful by phone ( found/gave me parking!!). There’s no one on the premises to make inquiries to though. Love the art and feel of the place. Very clean and best showers anywhere! The bar and restaurant people were so lovely, I want to take them home with me.

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Cori

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So cute and well made up! Classy. The owners are very friendly and communicative. Check in and out is so easy! They gave us a bottle of wine! And we got 25% off at their restaurant!!! The food was amazing!! It's close to bakeries, a grocery store, and the clubs!! We will be back here soon! Loved it!!

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Tina

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome little spot above a pub, great staff great ambiance great vibes

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Margot

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Une merveille, le lieu est tellement bien situé, le bar associée et la salle de concert magnifiques, le personnel adorable 100% a must to see

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Nicolas

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on the plteau, right above the Casa del Popolo restaurant. Small cosy clean affordable room for solo traveller.

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Month	Average price
January	$99
February	$104
March	$116
April	$132
May	$143
June	$138
July	$137
August	$152
September	$91
October	$89
November	$70
December	$74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $187	2	3
4 $186	5 $186	6 $184	7 $186	8 $186	9	10
11 $187	12 $186	13 $185	14 $186	15 $187	16 $194	17 $186
18 $184	19 $184	20 $184	21 $186	22 $184	23 $186	24 $184
25 $186	26 $186	27 $184	28 $166	29 $186	30 $186	31 $204

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13	14	15	16	17	18 $176	19 $176
20 $207	21 $195	22 $195	23 $196	24 $195	25	26
27 $189	28 $186	29 $186	30 $186