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Pensione Popolo

2.5 star property
Victorian guesthouse with 2 restaurants and bars

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Restaurant
Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Terrace/patio
Porch
Pensione Popolo, in McGill University's lively district, offers artistic flair and comfort. Enjoy happy hour at two restaurants, relax on the terrace, or browse nearby designer stores. With high-speed WiFi and dual bars, it's perfect for creative visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Plateau Mont-Royal, a neighborhood in Montreal, Pensione Popolo is near a metro station and near theme parks. Notre Dame Basilica and Old Port of Montreal are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Royal Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Montreal Convention Centre or Bell Centre.
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4871 Boul. Saint Laurent, Montreal, QC, H2T 1R6

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

  • ‪Dieu du Ciel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Siboire - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Dep - Café-Buvette - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oncle Lee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pensione Popolo

Guesthouse near Mount Royal Park
Located close to McGill University and Montreal Convention Centre, Pensione Popolo provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and designer stores on site. Be sure to enjoy happy hour and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and separate sitting areas
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • casa del popolo

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 2025-02-28, 281886

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pensione Popolo House Montreal
Pensione Popolo House
Pensione Popolo Montreal
Pensione Popolo
Pensione Popolo Guesthouse Montreal
Pensione Popolo Guesthouse
Pensione Popolo Montreal
Pensione Popolo Guesthouse
Pensione Popolo Guesthouse Montreal

Frequently asked questions

Is Pensione Popolo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pensione Popolo?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pensione Popolo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of CAD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Pensione Popolo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Pensione Popolo located?

Located in Plateau Mont-Royal, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Royal Park and McGill University. Montreal Convention Centre and Notre Dame Basilica are also within 3 mi (5 km). Laurier Station is 9 minutes by foot and Mont Royal Station is 13 minutes.

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Pensione Popolo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 214 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
Great option for a one night trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was above a mexican restaurant and we got a discount on dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful management. Great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

João Luís

Liked: Staff & service
Nice to know this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tomiris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It wasn't super clean but for one night with friends was pretty okay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very clean and an excellent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Sumeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. The manager, Tammy, was super nice. The building itself has an amazing vibe to it, I felt like I was in a bohemian NY apartment (and being hyperbolic here, but it's connection to Casa made me feel like it was Patti Smith staying at the Chelsea, such a cool venue)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The passcode didn’t work at first, but the owner helped me quickly on the phone. Clean and cozy room. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hanz jeferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. P.s. toilets flush slow. If you gotta go do a test flush to make sure it can handle your output
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joslin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
perfect location! will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Krishna

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

10/10 Excellent

Wally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All boxes checked, nuff said
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Quick and easy to get to. Walking distance in the heart of Montreal. Street party is rare and dicey. Was side swiped by a few b
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot and wonderful bar and venue downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for easy access to great shops and bars nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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