We were upgraded to a really great room with two king-sized beds with no increase in price, but that wasn't the half of it. The room was clean, comfortable, with an efficiency kitchen and a sizeable bathroom. Also, the staff were fantastic: friendly, approachable, competent, very helpful -- all you could hope for. The breakfast was cheap and good. And the location! Perfect! I would recommend this place to anyone. To everyone. read more

I would say this was the best hostel I've ever been to. 1) the privacy curtain that you get 2) daily activities to meet people 3) great location 4) friendly and helpful staff 5) free breakfast (bread, hard-boiled eggs, fruits) I'd definitely stay here again if I ever need to just because of the great experience that I had! read more

I stayed at this hostel for two nights. I initially paid for just one day and decided to remain there. The price rates for beds are not expensive. It's a very up to date, terrific place to stay. Just right for needing a bed to sleep in and a big tub to bathe in. It's better if you won't be spending much time in the rooms. If you have several others in the same room, the noise level is high and can become grating. The people who come here to stay are generally well behaved and cordial. A lot of people from all over the world travel to Montreal age stay at this hostel. There full capacity is at 450 guests. There isn't much to leave bad notes on. The kitchen is great, the bunk beds are good, the staff members are friendly, the rooftop deck is spacious, and the location of the hostel is close to The Village and public transport. I will recommend this hostel to anyone on a budget, who won't be in the room much, except to sleep late at night. Be sure to ask the staff for towels to use, if you don't bring your own. read more

STANDARDS ARE LOW -- and 80% of the staff didn't wear masks including the cleaning staff as well -- we stayed here for over a week. Someone or the authorities should look in to this. They're not up to codes. LOW-CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE -- We paid for late checkout but it turned out their keycards did not work for the extended time. Their staff (3 of them) had the nerve to argue over this issue (by the way -- maskless) at us. If your standards are low and you want to catch covid, I think this is your perfect place to stay!!! read more

I payed 17 a night (or so) for a bed in a 10 person room, It was winter there so not that many people joined me in my 6 nights of staying, and I even got a night of the room for myself. When I arrived at about 8pm I got a tour of the whole place, my guide showed me everything that was important, and told me the rules and such for things like the kitchen. I was allowed to choose my own bed and locker (really big if you're in the new building). (BRING YOUR OWN LOCK) they do sell them though if you need one. but there's a dollerama nearby for you to get what you need (they have a great selection of locks and the hostel will keep your bags safe at the front desk if you need that (check in is at 2) My bed cubicle had 2 outlets, curtains (that are a little bit loud, I suggest to the hostel that they put plastic on the rings to reduce the noise), and a pillow, sheets, this sheet thing that I don't know what is for, and a really good winter blanket. My room had it's own bathroom with a tub and sink, etc... The water came out wrong though, when pointing to hot it was cold, and when pointing to cold... it was hot... that's not a big problem though. For this price, you can hardly find anything better anything else, did I mention free wifi and free breakfast? read more

hostels great clean rooms friendly staff well run. only complaint is that my bathroom has like 10 little silver fish running around in it. It's not like awful just a little off putting. Been trying to make them my friends but they're harsh read more

Hotel des Alpes is a cute small 3 floor European hotel just south of St Catherine St and the gay village. I have stayed here many times over the past 20 years. This past week, may be the last, time however. Many small things. It is a non smoking hotel, however the room smelled of cigarettes. Rooms small, and need updating. Bathroom shower runs like Niagra falls, but the curtain needs to be heaver, as it blows all over and gets water all over the floor. Tacky decorating, towels not changed daily. Pluses for free parking and continental breakfast in morning. read more

I was at this hostel from 06/02/18 - 06/08/18. From the moment I stepped inside, I knew I had made the right decision in choosing to stay here. The front desk was extremely accommodating; showing me around the place before I went to my room (14 bed room for $20/night). Very clean! The lockers are pretty big compared to what hostels provide you; I was able to fit my duffel bag, backpack, and camera bag, with space to spare! My roommates and I even joked that you could even smuggle a person in there! On your bed (bunk beds) there are several available spaces to place things for quick access, outlets, and a curtain for a little bit of privacy. It has a spacious bathroom (compared to other hostels). My roommates were pretty cool as well, which is always a huge bonus! My only complaints about it were that (1) the air conditioning conditioning could've been better (I'd wake up sweaty every morning) and (2) the soap dispenser only worked my first night. I had driven from New Jersey to the hostel with my bike in tow (6.5 hours). There is a parking lot ($20/night) and bike racks in the cellar, but they're limited in space and it's first come, first serve. My car spent the first night in a garage a few blocks away (short walking distance). After that, I was able to get it into the building. The top of the building has been built out to have patios and jacuzzis. I didn't take advantage of the jacuzzi, but the deck was nice. They do a BBQ up there (not sure if its every day or just on the weekends). Their kitchen is pretty nice. Free breakfast. If you want to cook something, there's a market a block away on Rué St. Catherine (IGA Louise Ménard). They do a pasta night once a week. Free Spaghetti! Also in the basement, though you can't get to it from the parking lot, is a bar. Cheap drinks and they host many events down here (karaoke, live music, etc). Really keeps the place lively! I had been to Montreal 4 years ago and it was a toss up between here and another hostel. I'm glad I took a gamble with this one. When i come back to this city, I'll definitely stay here!! read more

Was here for the long weekend, so all the prices were up. I got into a 10 bed mixed dorm room for $70/night, two nights. Pricey for a hostel, but for the long weekend it was stellar deal. The service desk for check-in is very slow, some of the slowest i've seen. They also like to make you do this tour which is a bit annoying sometimes. I think it took me 20-30 mins to fully check in and get to my room. That being said, the service desk workers were very nice. The facility itself is quite nice. Theres a bar downstairs, and an upstair rooftop area with jacuzzi's. They host events in both spots all the time. The crowd seemed to be a bit older and sophisticated on the roof top. The rooms were very clean and modern, safe to say i was impressed. The temperature was decent despite the hot days. I had loud people in my room and some that tracked dirt into the bathroom which was gross. That being said, it was perfectly clean before those animals got a hold of it. Be careful of the outdoor steps leading to the building of rooms. It was raining one night and no signs were put up. I ended up slipping and hitting my hip very hard and it ached for weeks. I was winded for a while, and if i was older i definetly would have broken my hip. Overall, i was impressed with the hostel. Cons- - Experience largely depends on your roommates (not the fault of the hostel) - Front service desk is very slow Pros- - Good Wifi - Very clean Cleanliness- 4/5 (But depends on roomates) Service- 3/5 Location- 5/5 Atmosphere- 5/5 Would i return? For a cheaper price read more

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How is everyone so nice here!? Each check-in was a delight (we stayed here twice within a span of a week). We had a private room each time and it was just the right size for us and our luggage. Will absolutely stay here again should we be back in town. read more

Somebody stole my money and I believe it might be their staff. Shortly before checking out, I might have left my handbag unattended for a few minutes in the room. At that time the maids were cleaning the room. (I know this was stupid!) Afterwards, I noticed that cash has been taken out of my wallet and reported this to the receptionist immediately. He took a picture of my bag and promised to check the security surveillance if I had my handbag on me all the time that morning. The same person/people presumably took my credit card details as well and were using it for online purchases. After weeks of constantly false promises and waiting for help from this receptionist, nothing happened. I went visiting again and filed a complaint with the Front Office Manager. A few hours later she emailed me stating that security footage are automatically erased by the system after 2 weeks. (!?) One day later I met the "General Manager" and he tells me that a system error occurred and erased the footage. (!?) Why do I get three different answers regarding the cctv surveillance after weeks? Why did the receptionist not reported my issue to his management at all? He said that was the manager when I asked to someone in charge. (Apparently he is Assistant FO Manager)The management only found out about it after I spoke to the Front Office Manager. All I got, were excuses without absolutely no help from the staff. That's not how guests should be treated! BTW: I filed a police report and that is why the recorded video surveillance would be probably be helpful for clearance for everyone. read more

Second time staying here and this time they stepped it up! Beautiful addition to the hostel with another building with rooms as nice or nicer than a hotel! The hostel beds are not too bad either! The hot tubs on the deck are awesome! I want to go there in the summer when everything is finished and they're throwing rooftop parties! Staff is awesome and nice. All in all always a great stay with them! Cheers! Connor. read more

Came here for a bachelor party. We booked the 16-bed room for 10 people. Location is excellent. Close to public transportation and nightlife. Many bars and restaurants within walking distance. The immediate vicinity is in a residential area. There is parking in the back for $11 per day. Staff are friendly. They all knew I was coming (since I made the reservation), but each shift, a different staff member greeted me by name. They are very helpful with suggestions for the area, as well. The aesthetics are quite pleasing and the pictures are accurate. Everything was clean and the facilities were among the best of any hostel I have been to. Our 16-bed room was spacious with 8 bunk beds. Each bed had an electrical outlet and personal light. Each bed also had clean linens and daily towels. Our room had its own full bathroom and an additional shower. There was an additional full bathroom and another shower in the hallway. We also had a full refrigerator, a sofa, and a clothing rack with hangers. Security is not an issue. One needs a radio-frequency card to get into the hallway, and again to get into one's room. There are also plenty of lockers available for use. Amenities include: free wifi, full bar, free breakfast 7-10am, daily events. There are computers for use, but I am not sure about a printer. An iron is also available. (^_^) Location (^_^) Service (^_^) Cleanliness (^_^) Amenities (^_^) Bang for buck Glad I came. Would be happy to stay here again and would recommend to anyone! read more

A lot of older people and a lot of dudes, way too many. As a solo American male in 20s, this place was actually very bad. Not the fault of the "hotel" though, but the customer demography was unexpected. Straight up not fun. Lovey hostel though, kitchen, etc. read more

As far as my hostel experience goes, we were definitely spoiled with this one. We had to upgrade from it's sister hostel a few blocks away- bunk beds, the bath wasn't separate from the room (?) and generally a lot of hotel/hostel traffic. But this place, tucked in the middle St-Andre away from all that was amazing. First, you wouldn't even guess it a hostel. It's a hotel room on the cheap- the double bed (w daily turndown service and replacing the towels) to the complimentary cable (flat screen TV!) and the free breakfast in the a.m.- it's not like any other hostel. It's so close the IGA, Jean- Parc, Pharmaprix and the Station Berri-UQAM, Rue St. Denis- it's within walking distance of everything that you need on your trip. When we go back- definitely booking this place. read more

Was incredibly disappointed in this hostel after reading all the good reviews on here. I travel often, and have stayed in many hostels across the globe - this is in my bottom 5 of least favorite hostels, for sure. Positives: -The WiFi is very good. - The rooms are kept clean - good location near the main station And onto the negatives: - RUDE staff at the bar in the basement. I went down to order a drink, the two girls behind the bar were on their phones not paying attention. After waiting for 5 minutes, I tried to get the attention of one of the girls, to which she replied very rudely that she was not the bartender. I did not get my drink. - Break-your-neck slippery staircase leading up to all the rooms. - The door in my 8-bed mixed dorm bathroom did not close, the door was too large for the frame. I was in a room with seven men, and had to put the little table in the bathroom in front of the door to hold it closed, otherwise it would swing open instantly. They still walked right in on me a few times without apologising (Yes I realise the rude men who do not respect privacy are not the fault of the hostel, but the bathroom doors should close!!) -To add onto that, there was only one bathroom on my floor (third) that was always occupied, so when I wanted to do my business behind a door that actually closed AND locked, it was full. - The kitchen is far too small to accommodate the amount of people staying in the hostel. I was not able to cook as it was always completely crowded with people at all times of the day. This caused my vacation to be more expensive as I was forced to buy prepared food. - There was no hand soap provided in the dorm bathrooms, this terrifies me that people are using the bathroom and touching all kinds of stuff around the room without washing... - The personal reading lights above my bed did not work. They are tacked into the wall, so you cannot just swap them with another bed. So the bed across from me tried to lend me his, as the cords are long. But his did not work either. The one in the bunk below me also did not work. - Every day I went to the breakfast that was to run from 7-10, I would go around 9 and there was absolutely nothing left. This was located in the bar area, and surprise surprise, the person who was supposed to be restocking the food was messing around on their phone behind the bar. But I guess this is what to expect from a 'free breakfast' Is this a bad hostel? No. It is adequate. But considering previous reviews, I was expecting much better from them. I come to Montréal often for both work and pleasure, and prefer the hostel atmosphere as I am young and like to meet other travellers. But I will certainly not be staying here again, and have arranged to stay in another hostel for the remainder of my trip. read more

My time at M was amazing. The staff team was helpful, friendly, and gave great recommendations! I highly recommend asking for room #216 (a 8-bed mixed dorm) because the shower is completely luxurious. In fact, I stayed in two different 8-bed dorms and BOTH were better than the 4-bed (which was more expensive). The complimentary breakfast consists of croissants, muffins, boiled eggs, and toast. I wouldn't pay to stay anywhere else in Montréal! read more

Best hostel ever, my friends (we're a group of 4 girls) and I stayed here twice. Great amenities, super clean, the most room + convenient storage you'll ever get in a hostel bed, and we always meet great people from around the world at the amazing hostel bar! read more

This was definitely one of the best hostels I have ever stayed at, and I've stayed at quite a few during my backpacking trip across Europe. I found this place on HostelWorld, and it actually had the highest hostel rating in North America. I came with high expectations, and it didn't disappoint. The receptionists were extremely friendly and approachable, and they actually make an effort to remember your name! They are also great when it comes to recommendations for things to see and do in the city. The rooms and beds were super clean - on the same level of cleanliness as hotels, I would say. The cleaning staff does a great job cleaning everything in the morning, and they give you fresh towels every day as well (included in the price). There is a pretty cool bar in the basement of the hostel, with different events every day of the week (live music, stand-up comedy, happy hour, etc.). The drinks were super cheap on the Friday happy hour ($2 for a pint!). The place still has a "Manoir des Alpes" sign out front, but it's actually called "M Montreal" now. I think they changed ownership and renovated the place a year or two ago, but never bothered to remove the huge sign. read more

I was mourning the passing of my favorite Montreal Hostel (La Maison du Patriote) and stumbled across some recommendations for M Montreal. I'm happy to say that now having stayed there for a few nights I have a new hands-down favorite! The rooms are cozy and clean, the staff was incredibly personable, the public spaces are friendly and welcoming. The bar in the basement was fun, it was nice that the hostel provided a beer ticket to get one free drink! Location: ideal. It's a 4-minute walk to Berri-UQAM station, which is centrally located, and just a bit further to St-Denis, where lots of restaurants and bars are. Security: excellent. You need a keycard to get in everywhere (this is a one-up over Maison du Patriote, where you needed a security code - no need to remember any number combinations which is super awesome) Comfort: also wonderful. The rooms were warm but not overly so, every bed had outlets and a reading light, and you can keep alcohol in the rooms (but not the common spaces). Food/drink: The free breakfast is pretty solid - waffles, toast, croissants, juice, fruit, hard boiled eggs for a bit of protein. Other: There is parking behind the hostel for $11 (I believe) for the duration of your stay (never worry about throwing your car in a sketchy city lot again!) and although checkout is 11, you can keep your stuff in a locked closet at the front desk past 11 upon request. Very convenient! I've already booked a return trip in June - I've been to Montreal many times and I can say that showing new friends a hostel has never been one of the highlights of my trip, but it will be this next time - I'm very excited to bring new people to M, and I highly recommend it to everyone! read more

Great place, great location. Clean, safe, friendly. The staff was always helpful, the beds comfortable (stayed in 4 bedroom dorm on the third floor). Breakfast included and a nice little bar downstairs. What else do you want. Clean towels every day - what hostel ever offers that. I got to have a peak into the private rooms and they literally look like hotel rooms but for half the price. read more

I can honestly say this is the best hostel I've ever stayed at. It was very clean, the decor was extremely fresh and modern, the staff were super nice, friendly and helpful and the location was great as it's just off of Montreal's main subway hub. The hostel also had nightly events in their great bar/entertainment area in the basement. Seriously, I had more fun at the hostel bar events than I did at the clubs in the surrounding area. The only minor downside is that the free breakfast is pretty basic but it's enough to get you started for the day for sure. read more

Really friendly, clean and safe hostel. They have everything you need, the beds are comfortable, there is parking behind the hostel and they even have a bar in the basement. They really have a great setup! Breakfast isn't amazing, but they have a great nice new kitchen you can use. read more

So very happy with our stay!!! Super friendly and accommodating staff. It combines the feel of a sleek hotel in the newer back building with elevator, parking garage, spacious renovated rooms and gorgeous rooftop deck with 2 large jacuzzis and wonderful hammocks, zero gravity chairs and tables/chairs, with a vintage but renovated front building with hostel, private rooms, communal kitchen and cafe area, bar with pool table and nightly activities. *We inadvertently booked a very small room in front building that was a three flight walk-up, but when I expressed disappointment they quickly rebooked us to the newer back building to a spacious king room with kitchen. it was an up charge but it wasn't awful and worth every penny. Favorite aspects: youthful clients and staff, location right off of St. Catherine pedestrian street full of restaurants and nightlife. 15 minute walk to Vieux Port and Vieux Ville. read more

Very spacious place... Very tidy, quiet and near the touristic places... We consider the price perfect. The place is very quiet and the staff very friendly. read more

Great location right off of St. Catherine's on St Andre. You can walk everywhere from here -- up to Mont Royal is about a 20 minute walk, to old town 10 minutes. We've stayed here twice, in budget rooms both times. The budget rooms are quite small, but clean with a nice, firm bed. The staff is courteous and friendly. In fact, one of the main staff people remembered us, even though it had been over six months since our last visit. The breakfast is nothing to rave about, but there's a grocery store a half block away, so you could grab some yogurt and fresh fruit. Free parking is a HUGE perk here. Anywhere else in this area, you can pay upwards of $30 / night for parking. This makes Hotel des Alpes a great value. Free internet is also a plus. I would definitely recommend this hotel if you're looking for a budget night in downtown Montreal. read more

I came to this place thinking this place was good but this was a mistake coming here. Nobody gave us a tour and we weren't told about anything that the hostel does. We didn't even know about the breakfast. My room was dirty. Costumer service looks down on you when you come to complain with something they're not happy about. I asked for my money back because I had back problem the bed was like a rock and I asked if I could go to a different room and they asked me for 200 dollars more. This place ruined my vacation. They make you sign a paper for not giving your money back and it's the worst thing ever because if you get sick or hurt, they wont give you the money back. I'm never coming back because it's all about money here. Nao venha nesse lugar pior lugar do mundo vá para outro lugar cama uma porcaria. No se quede aquí por que no eres bueno lo pior lugar que me quede la cama vas romper tu espada. read more

This is a great place to stay if you're in Montreal on a budget. For a hostel is has great amenities. It's walking distance from anything you want to see downtown. We visited in the winter and took advantage of the rooftop hot tub which would be beautiful in the summer. The rooms were clean and well equipped. We stayed in a 10 person bunk room as a group. Each bunk has a privacy curtain, lots of shelves and a storage cubby that can be locked. There's a bathroom with bath and shower in the room as well as public bathrooms and showers down the hall. Lots of common spaces to sit and hang out in evenings, bar in basement, board games, free breakfast, free coffee 24/7. Everything you could want in a hostel and more. read more

The best hostel ever! Clean, good location, best staff, perfect breakfast and nice bar! Each room has own private bathroom and air con. Definitely will go back to stay again! read more

This is one of the most pleasant places I've ever stayed. I would choose this over a 4 start hotel because it has soul. If you get the small rooms they have capsule hotel like setup (in the new building). You can hang out and meet people. Staff is consistently helpful. read more

Incredible place to stay, I was traveling solo for the first time lol, and my 1st time in Montreal in over 5 years. The staff here are courteous and friendly, when I checked in they showed me around and assured me of any questions to be asked for any spots near by. The place was well put and clean, I thought it was awesome that there was a downstairs bar. Cheap prices compared to the U.S bars. The breakfast was ok which is hard boiled eggs, croissants, muffins, and toast...lol don't expect bacon, fried eggs etc...that's an American breakfast. I really liked the amenities such as mac use, really helped out when I had to settle school things. Free coffee/tea all day, the internet was surprisingly fast, the hostel location is near a currency exchange, liquor store, major train station, and several markets and eateries. Very convenient. I crashed here on a Thursday, in a 10 bed room that didn't see more than 2 people until Saturday night lol. Lastly, when I come back to Montreal I'll definitely be staying here. I meet a lot of cool people from different parts of the world, for a solo traveller I felt welcomed, it's cool you get a voucher for a free beer lol, and check out is 11am but this place held my bags until my bus was scheduled to leave which was 11pm...I thought it was awesome that they let me hang around until then instead of waiting out in the cold lol. read more

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This hostel has everything you'd expect in a hostel: people in the kitchen who think they know all there is to know about every country they've been to, someone sleeping in your room at all hours, a ridiculously crowded refrigerator, stuffy rooms, noisy doors and hallways... But it also has much more. In fact, this place is very close to being a hotel with a few strange people sharing your room with you. The rooms have mini-fridges, TVs, and an individual bathroom for each room. The mini-fridges don't quite make up for the lack of fridge space in the kitchen (there's only one full-size fridge for 150 beds), and the kitchen is way too small. But the other perks make it easy to forgive these nearly-essential downfalls. The breakfasts are basic (pastries, toast, hard-boiled eggs), but they are a great start to the day. And very importantly for me: they have free coffee and tea all day. It's the little things, right? Well, this place has lots of "little things," and then some. They even give you fresh towels every day. read more

I loved staying here! The staff if very helpful, the ambiance is very lively, the rooms are very clean, and the bar downstairs is awesome. I'd definitely stay here the next time I visit Montreal. It's also very close to everything - easy to walk to no matter where you're headed. read more

First time staying in a hostel and it was awesome! I was told from other more experienced travelers that M Montreal was the best and that I shouldn't expect accommodations like it elsewhere. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Facilities very modern and contemporary designed. Events were held nightly to keep guests entertained. Themed events included Beer Pong Tuesdays, Karaoke Monday, and Comedy Night Thursdays, all free with stay. Free light breakfast served in the basement bar. I highly recommend staying here if you are looking for an affordable and fun place to stay while in Montreal. read more

I have stayed at dozens of hostels and this was among the nicest! Starting with check-in the staff were pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. I stayed in the 12 bed mixed dorm and it was spacious, clean and quiet. My only complaint is that the beds are pretty loud- the curtains and mattresses make lots of noise. If given the opportunity to come back to Montreal, I would absolutely stay here again. Excellent location near the metro, within walking distance of Old Montreal, the Village and the Latin Quarter. Definitely recommended! read more

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I don't often leave reviews after one visit. But I had to for this hostel. I had such a positive experience here and wish places like this existed in the US. First off - what a great value. I paid only $20 for my stay, and I feel like I ate half that value at the included breakfast before I left. The hostel is located right next to the primary subway entrance in the city, so you can easily get anywhere. It's got a bright happy interior and is clean. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The other residents were respectful and fun to talk to. read more

I've stayed in another Hostel before but it cannot even be compared to this one. This place is so cool and full of friendly people. From the moment I check in, to the moment I left, all the people at the front the desk were super helpful and friendly to me. They help me planning my trip and they gave me great tips of how to enjoy my day better. The room was very clean, and the little lamp on top of which bed it's a genius idea. I'll recommend this place to all my friends and yelp users. I just didn't give a 5 stars because I think they could make breakfast a little more fun. But for the price we pay still a great deal. read more

This is an awesome hostel. I love staying here. The place is so clean and modern, there's a really friendly community vibe, and the bar and activities are a lot of fun. I highly recommend staying here! read more

Great rooms, helpful staff and the comedy event on Monday had sugar Sammy, it was a great show and my days there were so good. And it is well located. Would highly recommend staying here and I will stay here again. read more

Not what I thought a "hostel" would be like anywhere! Everyone is very friendly, the place is really clean and the whole place is really nice! I had my own room for just one night. No complaints, well...... Except the bed was a little to firm for my taste and the walls are a little to thin. But those things pale in comparison to the people the location and having to get a great priced and clean place to stay in a pinch! read more