Travel and accommodation
Getting to Montreal
Montreal, the largest city in the province of Quebec, is accessible by air, train and auto and is easily navigated by taxi, metro (subway), bus or on foot. Just remember that, if you are traveling to Montreal from another country, you will need a passport.
Travel by Air
Montreal is served by Pierre Trudeau International Airport. The airport is approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) west of downtown Montreal. Airlines serving Montreal include US Airways, Delta, Continental, United, Northwest, Air Canada, Westjet, Swiss Air, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa and British Airways. For detailed information on flights to and from Montreal please see the Aéroports de Montréal website (www.admtl.com/passager/Home.aspx).
Getting from the airport into Montreal
Buses, limousines and taxis provide quick, efficient shuttle service between the airport, the major hotels and the City Centre Air Terminal. A taxi from the airport to downtown Montreal costs $31.00 CDN plus tip.
There is a shuttle service called Aerobus Shuttle (www.autobus.qc.ca/anglais/aeroportuaire_an.html) that runs every 20 minutes from 7 AM to 1 AM daily, linking Dorval Airport to the Montreal Central Bus Station and major downtown hotels. A complimentary shuttle service is also available between the Montreal Central Bus Station and major downtown hotels. Tickets for the Aerobus Shuttle may be purchased at the Airport ticket kiosk on the ground level. For information on the shuttle's fares and schedules, call (514) 842-2281, or go here (www.autobus.qc.ca/anglais/aeroportuaire_an.html).
Travel by train
Montreal's main train station, Gare Centrale, is below the Queen Elizabeth Hotel on the corner of boul. Rene-Levesque and rue Mansfield. The station is the major terminus for Canada's VIA Rail trains from Toronto, Halifax and Ottawa and that’s great! Yeah, if you book a ticket through the booking engine on our website, you will receive a 10% discount on the best available fair!
www.viarail.ca/en?WT.mc_id=_micro_ban_partner_popmtl_en_090511
If you wish to travel from Washington and New York you can use the US Amtrack trains service: www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Share a ride with Amigo Express
Certainly the cheapest and the most friendly way to come to the festival: use Amigo Express ride-share, the official Pop Montreal ride-share coordinator! Ride-share limits the number of cars on the road and reduces pollution. Come and visit us to help support the green spirit of POP!
Go on the special festival page and get the subscription for free! : www.amigoexpress.com/pop. You can also call at this number: 1-877-264-4697.
Travel by bus
The terminal for all major bus lines is the Station Centrale d'Autobus Montreal, located at 505 de Maisonneuve Est, corner of Berri street. From there you can take a taxi to the university or take the metro (subway). The Berri-UQAM metro is right below the terminal and one of Montreal's main subway stations, interconnecting all the lines.
Hotels:
OPUS Hotel Montreal
POP Montreal has a special festival rate starting at $159.00 for a Privilege King (continental breakfast and high speed internet included) at OPUS Hotel from September 28th - October 6th so please call (514) 843 6000 or Toll Free (1) 866 744 6346 for further information and ask for the 2009 Pop Montreal rate, or
This unique boutique hotel is centrally located to all venues and offers deluxe accommodation. Please see below for more details:
Opus Hotel Montreal provides a unique boutique experience, blending modern design with a nod to history in chic Montreal style. An intimate 136 guestrooms combine sleek minimalism with luxurious comfort. Home to dramatic Opus Bar, and located in downtown Montreal on the corner of Sherbrooke and St.Laurent, the hotel is steps from the vibrant entertainment district and minutes from both Old Montreal and the "Plateau" Mont-Royal. The Opus hotel is situated less than one kilometer from the Palais des congrès de Montréal and from the business district as close to many restaurants.
Opus Montreal is the second boutique hotel in the stylish Opus Hotels group. In 2005, the hotel was voted one of the world's "Hot New Hotels" by Conde Nast Traveler.
Opus Hotel - 10 Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2X 4C9
Phone: (514) 843 6000 - Toll Free 1 866 744 6346
Email: info@opusmontreal.com
Quality Hotel Downtown
www.qualityhoteldowntownmontreal.com
POP Montreal has a festival rate at the Quality Hotel on Parc Ave. Please contact (514) 849-1413 and say you are attending POP Montreal for POP rates.
This hotel is centrally located to all venues and offers comfortable and affordable accommodation, with a festival rate of $98 - before the 28th of August - and $108 - after - per night plus tax for a room with 2 double beds.
Quality Hotel Downtown Montreal- 3440 avenue du Parc, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2X 2H5
Phone: (514) 849-1413 - Fax: (514) 849-6564
E-mail: info@QualityHotelDowntownMontreal.com
Holiday Inn Montreal – Midtown
POP Montreal has a special festival rate at Holiday Inn ($119 for a large selection of rooms). Tel (514) 842-6111 for further information and say you are attending the POP Montreal festival.
A 4-star modern and refined hotel. Located in the heart of Downtown Montreal where all major attractions are within walking distance. Its 488 spacious rooms and suites will offer you, in room working desk, computer/fax hook up, voice mail, free high speed internet, iron & board, coffee maker, hairdryer, fridge, mini bar, cable & pay T.V. : 28 km from Trudeau Airport. Take advantage of all our services such as Indoor pool,, fitness center, whirlpool & saunas, massage center, laundry services & Dry cleaning, beauty salon, indoor parking, restaurant, bar, lobby coffee shop & gift shop.
Holiday Inn Montréal – Midtown - 420 Sherbrooke O., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1B4
Phone: (514) 842-6111 - Fax: (1) 800 387 3042
E-mail: himidtown@rosdevhotels.com
Le 1 René Lévesque
POP Montreal has a special festival rate at the 1 René Lévesque from the 30th of September to the 5th of October ($85,50 for a small studio). Tel (514) 871-9696 - Ext: 5500 for further information and say you are attending the POP Montreal festival.
Ideally situated in the cultural center of Montreal, Le 1 René-Lévesque offers beautifuls rooms with spectacular views on the Old-Montreal and Mont-Royal areas. All necessities : from the small kitchen well furnished, to the internet connexion, to the self-modulator air-conditioning. Comme and see us ! A cool and convivial atmosphere is waiting for you. Le 1 René-Lévesque…Montreal at your door.
Le 1 René Lévesque – 1, Boulevard René Lévesque Est, Montréal, Québec, H2X 3Z5
Phone : 514-871-9696 / #5500 – Fax : 514-871-9454
E-mail : reservation@le1renelevesque.com
Auberge de jeunesse Montréal - HI-Montréal
POP Montreal has a special festival rate at the Hostelling International in Montreal. Tel (1) 866-843-3317 for further information and say you are attending the POP Montreal festival.
Filled with good vibes seekers from all over the globe, the Montreal Youth Hostel is a melting-pot of everything travelers are looking for in a youth hostel. We are centrally located in downtown Montreal where all the action is. We're also just a stone throw away from the Bell Center, home of the famous Montreal Canadians hockey team.
We organize lots of activities for our guests and for all members of the Hostelling International community from here or elsewhere. Be part of our everlasting bar tours, walking tours, bike tours, and so much more depending on the season. Stay informed of our activities by subscribing to our e-newsletter. For complete details, visit www.hihostels.ca/popmontreal
We wish you all a fantastic stay in Montreal and nice discoveries at the Pop Montreal Festival!
Auberge de Jeunesse de Montréal - 1030, rue Mackay - Montréal (Québec), H3G 2H1
Téléphone : / Sans frais : 1 866-843-3317 (Sans frais Amérique du Nord)
Getting around Montreal
By Bike!
We (along with Komunbécyk, 2584 Jarry Est) rent bikes during our music festival!
Here's the deal:you first pay 100$ to get your bike and we give you 50$ at the end of the week when you bring it back. Therefore, it's only 50$!
By Taxi
It's not hard to flag down a taxi in Montreal, especially if you are at a hotel. But if you need to call one: Taxi Diamond (514) 273-6331 and Taxi Co-op (514)725-9885 are two companies.
