Venue Detail
M Montreal
About this venue
M Montreal is not just a place to sleep—it is a massive, award-winning mega-hostel and hotel hybrid that acts as the ultimate social mothership right on the edge of the Gay Village. Housed in a beautifully restored 1867 building, this high-energy hotspot is globally famous for throwing global travelers and locals into one giant, beautiful mixing pot.
Practical details
Address: 1245 Rue Saint-André, Montréal, QC H2L 3T1, Canada
Hours: 24-hour reception; check-in from 15:00, checkout by 11:00; rooftop 08:00-22:00.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/es/montreal/venues/m-montreal--1660
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Check-in wait
M Montréal checks in from 15:00 with a physical ID and card; 490 beds make afternoon turnover substantial. Bottom bunks are first-come, first-served, and only registered guests enter dorms or private rooms.
Best time to stay
Choose the daily social format: Tuesday games, Wednesday karaoke/Latin dance, Thursday drinking games, Friday pub crawl and weekend walks. The rooftop runs 08:00–22:00, with hot tubs normally available after 10:00.
Guest mix
International backpackers, students, solo travellers, groups and private-room guests create a young mainstream hostel mix. LGBTQ+ visitors benefit from the Village location, but the property is not a dedicated queer hostel.
Dress expectations
No special look is needed. Bring casual social clothes, swimwear for the rooftop, a layer for walking tours and secure footwear for pub crawls. Only registered guests may enter sleeping areas.
Staff inclusion
The 24-hour desk, women-only dorm option, registered-guest rule and public M Bar give concrete support and boundaries. No source supports the old claim that the hostel is intrinsically trans-led; record chosen name and room needs with reception.
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