Guest guides for Airbnb hosts in Montréal
Help your guests discover MontrĂ©al â poutine, jazz, and Europe's best bagels in North America.
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MontrĂ©al Airbnb guests arrive expecting a bilingual city and find one of the most culturally distinctive places in North America â a city that makes exceptional bagels (the real ones, wood-fired and hand-rolled), has the best jazz festival in the world, and produces food that blends French technique with North American abundance in a way that makes New York fine-dining feel derivative. A digital guide covers the essentials: how the STM metro and bus work with the OPUS card, why Saint-Laurent is the city's spine and not just a road name, how to navigate the underground city (RĂSO) in February, and where to find a proper poutine at 2 am after jazz. One QR at the door, and your guests discover what Canadian cities become when they stop trying to be American ones.
What your guests will see â MontrĂ©al style
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Top neighbourhoods in Montréal
A quick orientation for your guests, so they understand where they're staying before they even land.
Hipster capital of Canada â Hasidic bakeries beside vinyl record stores beside excellent coffee. Unique and irreplaceable.
Victorian duplexes, outdoor staircases, and the most walkable neighbourhood in the city.
Cobblestone streets, 18th-century architecture, and the best terrasse dining in summer â expensive but stunning.
French MontrĂ©al at its most elegant â bookshops, bistros, and Saturday morning farmer's market energy.
Host tips for Montréal
Five things experienced Montréal hosts wish they'd written into their guide on day one.
- 1Montréal requires a short-term rental permit from the city and registration with the provincial government (CITQ certificate). Operating without both risks fines and Airbnb delisting.
- 2Winter (November to March) is serious â not just cold but ice-storm and snow-drift serious. Tell guests about the RĂSO, Montreal's 33-km underground walkway connecting shopping, metro, and offices without going outside.
- 3Bagel culture: Fairmount and Saint-Viateur are the two great bagel bakeries in Mile End, open 24 hours. MontrĂ©al bagels are hand-rolled, wood-fired, and smaller than New York bagels â denser and sweeter. Tell guests this is genuinely one of the world's great breads.
- 4The STM OPUS card works on all metro and bus lines. Bixi bike share requires only a credit card app â no physical card needed. Both options are in your guide for different guest types.
- 5Tap water in MontrĂ©al is safe and comes from the St. Lawrence River via modern filtration. It's chlorinated â many locals use filtered pitchers â but it's entirely drinkable from the tap.
Built for Montréal hosts
Paste your MontrĂ©al address and get an instant multilingual guest guide â with local cafe, restaurant, pharmacy and market picks within 1 km.
- OPUS card for STM metro and bus, plus bixi bike share
- Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs, and Osheaga timing guide
- Poutine, bagel, smoked meat, and French bistro picks
Frequently asked questions â Airbnb hosts in MontrĂ©al
Do I need a permit to host on Airbnb in Montréal?+
Yes. Montréal requires a CITQ (Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec) certificate and a city permit. Both must be displayed on your listing. Operating without them risks fines and Airbnb delisting.
What is poutine and where should my guests try it?+
Poutine is French fries topped with fresh cheese curds and beef gravy â a QuĂ©bec invention taken very seriously. La Banquise serves it 24 hours a day and offers 30 variations. It's worth adding to your guide as a must-do.
Can guests drink tap water in Montréal?+
Yes. MontrĂ©al tap water is safe and treated to high standards. It has a slight chlorine taste compared to some cities â filtered pitchers are common in local homes. Drinkable straight from the tap.
What is the RĂSO and why does it matter in winter?+
The RĂSO is MontrĂ©al's 33-km underground pedestrian network connecting metro stations, shopping centres, hotels, and offices. In January and February at -20°C, it transforms the city's walkability. Add the nearest entrance to your guide.
What language should my Montréal Airbnb guide be in?+
French is essential â even for guests who don't speak it, French phrases in your guide show cultural respect and are genuinely useful. English second. QuickGuide auto-translates into seven languages from one source.
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