Hotels in Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve sits on the man-made Ile Notre-Dame in the Saint Lawrence River, minutes from downtown Montreal by metro, and hosts the Canadian Grand Prix every June. Where fans base themselves for that weekend ranges from downtown towers by the Convention Centre to riverside inns in Old Montreal and Longueuil.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is the rare Grand Prix track fans can reach without a car: it sits on Ile Notre-Dame, the island Expo 67 left behind, and the Jean-Drapeau metro station drops race-goers a short walk from the gates. Montreal built no hotels on the island itself, so every race-weekend stay is really a city stay, and the choice is about which part of Montreal, not which shuttle route. Downtown puts fans inside the underground city and the Crescent Street bars that fill up once the chequered flag drops. Old Montreal and the Old Port lean quieter and closer to the Saint Lawrence waterfront. Longueuil, across the river, keeps its own metro line straight to Jean-Drapeau at a lower nightly rate.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in numbers
Self Check-In Boutique Hotel - Quartier latin - Room 203
Montréal
Self check-in steps from Berri Uqam Metro
Le Dauphin Montréal-Longueuil
Longueuil
Three minutes from the Yellow Line in Longueuil
Maison Sainte-Thérèse By Maisons & co
Montréal
Quiet aparthotel steps from Place Jacques Cartier
Manoir Sherbrooke
Montréal
Historic charm five minutes from the metro
Auberge du Vieux Port by Gray Collection
Montréal
River views five minutes from the Science Center
Tru By Hilton Montréal centre-ville
Montréal
Games room and buffet breakfast downtown
Maison Saint-Vincent By Maisons & co
Montréal
Terraced apartments by Notre Dame Basilica
Hôtel de l'ITHQ
Montréal
Culinary institute steps from the Latin Quarter
Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain
Montréal
Downtown comfort with on-site race screenings
Auberge Les Bons Matins
Montréal
Boutique inn near the Bell Centre
The Mercer Boutique Hotel
Montréal
Aparthotel comfort nine minutes from the Old Port
Residence Inn by Marriott Montréal Downtown
Montréal
Full-kitchen suites for a family race weekend
Hotel Monville
Montréal
Pet-friendly parking steps from the Convention Centre
Hôtel AC Montréal Centre-ville
Montréal
Midway between Old Montreal and the Spectacles district
Hyatt Centric Montreal
Montréal
Rooftop pool near the Old Port
LHotel
Montréal
Nineteenth-century character in Old Montreal
Courtyard par Marriott Montréal Centre-ville
Montréal
Rooftop pool two minutes from Chinatown
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown
Montréal
Ten minutes from Berri Metro in the Latin Quarter
Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown
Montréal
Kitchenette rooms with an indoor pool downtown
Hôtel Monroe - Downtown Montreal
Montréal
Rooftop pool and hammam near the Museum of Fine Arts
Hampton Inn Montreal Downtown, Qc
Montréal
Rooftop pool with EV charging downtown
DoubleTree By Hilton Montreal
Montréal
Indoor pool and underground metro access
Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal
Montréal
Private parking steps from Place des Arts
Sandman Hotel Montreal - Longueuil
Longueuil
Adjacent to the metro in Longueuil
Hotel le Roberval
Montréal
Kitchenette comfort seconds from the metro
Holiday Inn Montreal Centre Ville Downtown by IHG
Montréal
Wellness facilities across from the Convention Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal
Montréal
Full-service spa near the Entertainment District
Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection
Montréal
Ten minutes from the Museum of Fine Arts
Travelodge by Wyndham Montreal Centre
Montréal
Included breakfast three minutes from the metro
Kozy Stays Drummond Modern apartments
Montréal
Modern apartments near the Museum of Fine Arts
What to expect
- Direct metro access to the circuit via Jean-Drapeau station, no shuttle needed from downtown
- Circuit sits on Ile Notre-Dame, built for Expo 67, inside Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Canadian Grand Prix runs in June, Montreal's biggest race weekend of the year
- Downtown's underground city links hotels to the metro without stepping outside
- Old Montreal and the Old Port offer a quieter, waterfront alternative to downtown towers
- Longueuil, across the Saint Lawrence, sits on the same metro line at generally lower rates
Local tips
- ✓Book a hotel on or near the Yellow Line before anything else, since Jean-Drapeau station is the direct route onto the island and downtown options on that line disappear first.
- ✓Decide between downtown and Longueuil early: downtown puts you inside the underground city and the Crescent Street race-weekend crowds, Longueuil trades that buzz for a shorter walk to its own metro platform.
- ✓Reserve months ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend in June, when city-wide demand pushes rates up hard and the closest metro-line hotels sell out first.
- ✓Confirm your hotel's front-desk hours if you're arriving after a late flight, since race-weekend check-ins run later than a normal city visit.
- ✓Pack for a walk-and-metro weekend rather than a drive, since the island itself has no hotel parking and most fans leave the car at the hotel entirely.
- ✓If breakfast matters on an early race morning, check whether it's included, since race-day queues at nearby cafes get long well before the first support session.
Where to stay
FAQ
How do you get from a Montreal hotel to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?
The metro is the standard route: Jean-Drapeau station on the Yellow Line sits on Ile Notre-Dame itself, a short walk from the circuit gates, and most downtown hotels connect to that line in ten to twenty minutes without needing a car or a shuttle.
Is there camping or a motorhome option near Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?
No, the circuit sits inside Parc Jean-Drapeau, a public island park with no camping or motorhome pitches, so every race-weekend stay in Montreal is a hotel, inn, or apartment in the city rather than a tent by the track.
Should I stay downtown or in Longueuil for the Canadian Grand Prix?
Downtown puts you inside the underground city and closer to the Crescent Street race-weekend atmosphere, while Longueuil sits on the same Yellow Line a few stops out and typically runs at a lower nightly rate, a fair trade for fans who prioritize budget over buzz.
How far in advance should I book a hotel for the Montreal Grand Prix?
Book as soon as the June date is confirmed, since demand runs city-wide during Grand Prix weekend and hotels directly on the Yellow Line, the easiest route to the circuit, are the first to sell out and the first to rise in price.
Is Circuit Gilles Villeneuve walkable from downtown Montreal hotels?
Not on foot from most downtown hotels, since the circuit sits on an island across the Saint Lawrence, but the metro ride from central stations to Jean-Drapeau is short, and the walk from that station to the gates covers the rest.
What part of Montreal is closest to the race weekend atmosphere?
Downtown and the Quartier des Spectacles carry the loudest race-weekend energy, with Crescent Street's fan festival and the underground city keeping crowds moving between bars and hotels well past the chequered flag.