Pensione Popolo

2.5 star property
Victorian guest house near Mount Royal Park

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Living area
Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Porch

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
4871 Boul. Saint Laurent, Montreal, QC, H2T 1R6
  • Mount Royal Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • McGill University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bell Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Montreal, QC (YUL-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Montreal

Plateau Mont-Royal stay.Your stay at this Plateau Mont-Royal guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mount Royal Park and McGill University. Montreal Convention Centre and Notre Dame Basilica are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mount Royal Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • McGill University - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Montreal Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bell Centre - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Old Port of Montreal - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Montreal Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Laurier Station - 9 min walk
  • Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairmount Bagel Bakery Inc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Siboire - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dieu du Ciel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Henrietta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aux Vivres - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pensione Popolo

Victorian guest house near Mount Royal Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Pensione Popolo also features a terrace and a picnic area.

This Victorian Montreal guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
Pensione Popolo offers 6 shared accommodations with air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [4873 Boul. Saint Laurent]
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 19 2025 to June 29 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 15.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property Registration Number 2025-02-28, 281886

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pensione Popolo to the airport?

Pensione Popolo is 10.9 mi (27-min drive) away from the Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pensione Popolo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pensione Popolo.

Does Pensione Popolo offer free breakfast?

Pensione Popolo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pensione Popolo?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Montreal Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pensione Popolo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Early check-in costs CAD 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Pensione Popolo?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Pensione Popolo have a pool?

Pensione Popolo does not have a pool.

Does Pensione Popolo have a restaurant?

Pensione Popolo is home to casa del popolo, which features happy hour.

Does Pensione Popolo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Pensione Popolo to downtown Montreal?

Pensione Popolo is 1.8 mi away from Montreal.

Pensione Popolo Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 194 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Krishna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, quite , neat by
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew K

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cori

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great overnight stay at this funky place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is dated but clean. Location is great, lots of parking on the street. The owner was very helpful when we had issues with the codes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot! Lovely manager and super easy check in and out! Only downside I can think of was some of the other guests being noisy coming home from a night out at 3am. But that’s not staffs fault! Great place overall, will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a great spot in the middle of a busy bar area. That being said it means it will be a little noisy at night but the mornings are peaceful and quiet. The building is old so even with the heat on, it'll always be a little chilly. The staff was very helpful when I forgot my phone in my room and couldn't get in and the food is good in the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Guillaume

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at Pensione Popolo when I visit Montreal to see Alanna Sterling in concert. The hotel is eclectic and fun and is a great place to stay when Alanna Sterling performs at clubs in the area. Lots of great restaurants and bars within walking distance. The hotel even gives you a discount at the restaurant downstairs which is conveniently open late. No need to order delivery when you can just go downstairs. The next time Alanna Sterling performs in Montreal, I will definitely stay at Pensione Popolo again.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
super cute and charming stay!! great price and location with many restaurants and bars within a 15 minute walk. the shared space was so cute and everything was very clean. Staff were SO nice and accommodating, quick to respond. would definitely recommend for a traveler looking for more eclectic experiences!!!(:
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the coolest, funkiest little pensione i've ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot in the Plateau. Very accommodating! Be sure to email them :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel conveniently placed above a cute and hip bar/restaurant with vegan options. Reasonable price and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Che

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's not fancy but a great option if this is the area in Montreal you're looking to visit. Worked really well for my family of four to catch a concert at the nearby Fairmont Theatre. Clean enough for sure and we felt safe and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024