Best Party Hostels
in Montreal
4 reviewed party hostels · from €17.82/night · verified ratings
Party Hostels in Montreal
The second you step into Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard: known locally as The Main: you know this city takes its nightlife seriously. Neon signs in French and English flicker over bars, indie clubs, and 24-hour diners. By midnight, the pavement outside Club Soda and Belmont is packed with students, backpackers, and locals spilling out for a smoke or a kebab. The hostel scene is small but sharp: two names dominate the party circuit. HI Montreal draws groups with its pub crawls and basement bar, while M Montreal runs its own nightclub downstairs, saving you the cover charge if you’re staying upstairs. Both are within a ten-minute walk of each other in The Village, so you can hop between them without breaking a sweat.
Top Party Hostels in Montreal
Ranked by verified guest rating · Prices per dorm bed per night
M Montreal Hostel
Modern and fun party hostel, just a few minutes' walk from the party districts Old Montreal, Latin Quarter and Festival district. The hostel has a super cool and creative concept, with a rooftop swimming spa. On-site bar always crowded with people and daily happy hour events. Enjoy crazy comedy and karaoke nights in the bar and meet other travellers. Tasty free breakfast included.
Auberge du Plateau
At €23 a night and rated 8.8, Auberge du Plateau has a rooftop terrace, a combination that narrows the field in Montreal. M Montreal Nightclub on 1245 Rue Saint-André, The Village. This hostel runs its own basement club, so guests skip the cover. HI Montreal Pub Crawl on 1030 Rue Mackay, Downtown is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The hostel runs group BBQ nights, useful for people arriving without a plan.
Auberge Saintlo Montreal
The second you step into Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard: known locally as The Main: you know this city takes its nightlife seriously. Auberge Saintlo Montreal is in The Village, which puts it at the start of that circuit. M Montreal Nightclub on 1245 Rue Saint-André, The Village. This hostel runs its own basement club, so guests skip the cover. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over. At €22 a night and rated 9.6. A 9.6 rating is consistently high for Montreal, it holds up across multiple review cycles.
Samesun Montreal Central
Samesun Montreal Central has the Rendez-Vous Bar on-site and free breakfast included, which covers two of the things most hostels charge extra for. At €18 a night and rated 8.8, it's a reasonable value proposition in a city where the nightlife runs late. The Village neighbourhood. Rue Sainte-Catherine and the metro station at Beaudry, is walkable, putting you near M Montreal's basement club and HI Montreal's pub crawl circuit. Saint-Laurent Boulevard, known locally as The Main, is the main bar crawl street: Club Soda and Belmont are the reference points. This hostel suits travellers who want a programme handed to them; those who prefer to navigate independently will do equally well.
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Which Area Should You Stay In?
How Montreal's nightlife zones break down
The Village
Rainbow flags line Rue Sainte-Catherine, which turns into a pedestrian plaza in summer. Hostels M Montreal and HI Montreal sit here, along with dive bars, drag shows, and late-night poutine spots. The metro station Beaudry is central, and everything is within a 15-minute walk.
Plateau Mont-Royal
Cafés spill onto sidewalks along Rue Saint-Denis and Avenue du Mont-Royal. By night, the area transforms: bars like Belmont and Royal Phoenix pack out, and the streets hum with groups moving between venues. It’s a 20-minute walk from The Village or a 10-minute metro ride.
Quartier des Spectacles
Downtown’s cultural hub, home to festivals, theatres, and Club Soda. The area is quieter on weeknights but buzzes during events. Metro stations Place-des-Arts and Saint-Laurent are nearby. Expect higher drink prices: stick to happy hours if you’re on a budget.
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Bars and Clubs in Montreal
Bars, clubs and live music in Montreal
M Montreal Nightclub
This hostel runs its own basement club, so guests skip the cover. Expect top-40, hip-hop, and reggaeton until 03:00. The crowd is a mix of backpackers and locals, with drink specials like CA$7 vodka sodas. Gets packed after midnight: arrive early to claim a table.
HI Montreal Pub Crawl
Every Thursday, the hostel organises a crawl that hits three bars and ends at a club. Starts at 21:00 in their basement bar with free shots, then moves to Rue Saint-Denis. Tickets cost CA$15 and include a welcome drink at each stop. Mostly 18–25 crowd, mostly English-speaking.
Belmont
Three-floor club on The Main with a rooftop terrace. Plays house, techno, and throwback hip-hop. Cover is CA$10–15, but check their Instagram for free-entry guest lists. Gets busy around midnight; dress sharp: door staff enforce a no-sneakers policy.
Club Soda
Mid-sized venue that books live bands and DJs. Cover varies: CA$15 for local acts, up to CA$40 for international names. The crowd is older: 25–40: so it’s less rowdy than hostel clubs. Bar prices are steep (CA$12 cocktails), but the sound system is solid.
Bar Le Ritz PDB
Dive bar by day, indie club by night. No cover, cheap drinks (CA$6 pints), and a jukebox that leans punk and rock. The crowd is artsy and local: great for meeting Montrealers who aren’t just here for the party. Opens at 16:00, gets busy by 22:00.
Royal Phoenix
Two-level bar with a dance floor and pool tables. Happy hour (16:00–19:00) offers CA$5 beers and CA$8 cocktails. Music ranges from 90s throwbacks to EDM. No cover, but the upstairs gets packed on weekends: arrive before 23:00 to grab a seat.
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