Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal

I really enjoyed staying here during my trip to Montreal. The common room is very comfortable and all the kitchen equipment is well taken care of and enjoyable to cook with. The showers and bathrooms were also very clean and I never had to wait in line for anything. I liked spending time here reading my book, some mornings I got too comfortable here and forgot to go outside and look at the city :) (but that’s a good thing)

Absolutely loved my stay here! The staff are the sweetest humans — super helpful and always up for a chat. Bathrooms? Sparkling clean (seriously, 10/10). The communal space is such a vibe — perfect for meeting cool people or just chilling with a book. And the building… total old-world charm with a little bit of magic thrown in. Plus, the location is chef’s kiss — right in the heart of everything. If you’re coming to Montreal, this is the spot! Hard to find a place like this for this price.

Unfortunately something from the hostel room bit my legs and caused intense itch and swelling. Also when I removed my sheets on my check out time I found tiny black/dark things that may indicate it wasn't cleaned thoroughly prior to my stay. Ill attach photos. I was in the Jaune room. Otherwise, great staff. Respectful and helpful, washrooms were cleaned frequently. Some free shower items. Great location.

I booked my 8-night stay at Alternative Hostel after seeing the great reviews, and I’m glad I did! The reception staff are incredibly warm and helpful, always ready to assist with anything. The atmosphere here is lively, with events happening throughout the week, making it a great place to meet fellow travelers. One thing I really appreciate is how well they maintain cleanliness—especially the toilets, which are always spotless. It's in the heart of downtown and there are couple of vegan restaurants nearby which is saving my money on commute. Overall, it’s a fantastic stay, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a vibrant and welcoming hostel experience!

A very special hostel experience. Such a lovely, friendly relaxed vibe with everyone being v respectful in shared areas. We stayed as a family of 4 in one of their lovely family rooms with a double and a bunk. Ours was on the top floor with a gorgeous dual aspect, plenty of shared bathrooms and showers on the floor. It was excellent value for money, in a super location in the Vieux Port. They don't provide breakfast but there are bakeries and cafes nearby and we got drinks and pastries from Couche Tard nearby. It was our favourite place that we stayed during our trip across Canada and also one of the cheapest.

My relative and I were guests at Alternative hostel, I have nothing but gratitude towards the excellent staff members, they're the nicest people. Our concerns were dealt with professionalism, feels clean, and the vibe is cozy. We would be back here, had a really nice time :)🌸

Really friendly stuff, the whole hostel has such a nice charm: the "living room" with the kitchen is really inviting to hang out there. the beds are way bigger than expected and very comfortable, bathroom and shower are also great! everything is clean and really charming and colorful.

Everyone are welcomeing and nice! |We really enjoyed our time at this hostel. |Poutine night was a great experience and a great opportunity to meet new people!|The rooms are so nice and clean and same with the restrooms and bathroom. |Big fan of the place and it’s really central so you can easy go to places without a car.

Location is prime, staff is great (shoutout Tomas), amenities are just what's needed and the environment is prime to make great friends Staff is helpful and friendly, lots of storage for food and your stuff and plenty of food and pretty places within walking distance

I've stayed at a lot of hostels and this one is great. Not a party hostel, but they do have events every day or night, and it was overall very cozy and clean. Good location. Would stay again.

The owner of this hostel is a crook. I recently made a reservation for a dorm at this hostel and paid through a travel website. This morning I got an email from the owner, who wouldn't give his name, that he doesn't want me staying at this hostel. I didn't do anything. I requested an immediate refund. He refused. I told him if I don't get the refund soon I'm taking legal action. Don't book with this hostel and don't give them your debit/credit card details. I think the owner's name is Emile Benanon. He owned 2 buildings that burned down 1-2 years ago and 9 people died. Recently another hostel he owned burned down and a woman and her 7 year old daughter died. He also owns Alt Hostel in Old Montreal. It could be the family of the woman and her daughter that died in the fire are suing the owner. Maybe he's going broke and stealing money from customers. Avoid this place!!!

Great stay! Easy check-in process. I loved the tea and coffee available at all times in the kitchen!

There is something very shadey going on with this place. Could just be my lack of experience staying at hostels , but its giving brothel vibes. As soon as the lights go off the games begin . If you are someone simply trying to get some rest this is not the place for you . If you are looking for a cruising spot while on vacation you will love it ! I always had the feeling they were just waiting for me to leave during my stay so they could resume the normal fuckery outside the prying eyes of an American Tourist. There is many long term residents of this place made up off volunteers/raggle taggle transients . They delight in sexual games in the wee hours of morning . There is no smoking a blunt and just having a relaxing nights sleep here , there is however Meth residue in the bathroom air and folks staying up until 5 AM masturbating . You would think people would just smoke some damn weed and try to chill !!! I could barely get sleep ,

This place is an happy mess. The bed bunks are quite a hike but look sturdy. The breakfast was not included but the coffee was. The overall place was really clean and well designed. The abundance of art really live up the place. My only complaint is... The electric sockets. There are too few of them and they are taken by electric extensions that are wobbly and beaten down. You can't really leave your phone to charge. :-( But besides this. The location is amazing!

Propre propre propre! Clean clean clean!!! (français après) 20$ the night 5$ for a locker single bunk beds FREE: Coffee, Tea, Internet (open from 6 am until 1am) A Homeless could affort that confy group room if they don't drink their change too much. Really well situated: 10 minutes walk from Métro Champ de Mars or Métro Square Victoria. 2-3 streets from Francois-Xavier near Centaur Theatre. cross street from St-Paul (in the Art Gallery section) and De La Commune in Old Montreal. 20$ la nuit 5$ le cadenas Ben de la place, petit lit 2 étages. Café, Thé, Internet GRATUIT Même un robineux qui boit pas trop peu se permerttre ça! Top Notch comme place ridiculement bien situé transversale à St-Paul (dans le coin des boutiques d'art)et De La Commune. à 2-3 rues de Rue Francois-Xavier (ou y'a le Centaur Theatre).

Montreal is an expensive city, and when you're planning a wedding, it doesn't make sense to shell out hundreds of dollars a night for a quick getaway to the city. Hence our decision to hit up the Auberge Alternative during our stay in the city. My fiancé and I opted for a private room and paid only CAD$75 per night (cash or travelers checks only). Our room ("Rouge") had minimal furnishings (no nightstands) and no bathroom (no biggie). Also, there's no air conditioning, so it might be a good idea to invest in some earplugs if you need to sleep with open windows for ventilation. But the hostel's location makes up for the bare-bones amenities. It's in Old Montreal, which reminds me of parts of the French Quarter in New Orleans, minus the strip joints. There are tons of boutiques and swanky restaurants nearby. It's within walking distance of downtown and the subway, so it's a good home base for exploring the city. Side note: the reservation system is a little quirky -- you can book online months in advance, but need to call the hostel on a specific day just before you arrive to confirm your reservation.

I had a wonderful stay in Montreal, thanks to our friends at the Auberge Alternative! This hostel is situated in a very safe (and cool!) part of town, and it's very accessible to restaurants, bars and the metro. This place is very hip- everything is painted in cute colors. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I stayed here with two other people, and we got a private room on the top floor- I would highly recommend this! The 'family' room has two huge windows with massive window sills that you can sit on, overlooking the streets. We were extremely comfortable there. Everything seemed clean. The free breakfast was a hit. They even have a washer and dryer in the hostel, which was awesome because we arrived halfway through our roadtrip with a ton of dirty clothes. I would definitely recommend this place! Very chill. Just keep in mind, you must pay in Canadian cash for your stay.

I recommend this place highly. Kitchen area is wide open, comfortable, and there is a lot of room to store food. It's in a great location in old Montreal and is very quiet at night. Very homey. Staff is lovely. Free towels, sheets, and fair trade coffee. Bathrooms are clean and comfortable. Rooms are small, like any hostel, but lockers are spacious. Expect to pay 25-26 dollars a night. Very worth it!

We (my bf and I) stayed here a few weeks ago when we were in montreal for the weekend. It was by far one of the best hostels I've been to in north america. They have taken something from the european and australian hostels and added some genuine montreal charm. The price was reasonable, the place clean - the staff was really friendly and helpful. Excellent kitchen and common area set up. They even had a local band play one evening when we were there - all in all a great place!