Casa BiancavsAuberge Saintlo Montreal
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Casa Bianca ranks marginally higher than HI Montreal Hostel. Casa Bianca comes in at 71 with endorsements from 4 sources including Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and Frommer's.
Casa Bianca
4351 L'Esplanade Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1T2, Canada
From $85/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
Travel + Leisure
"The landmarked French Renaissance Revival building has beautiful historic details, including wrought-iron stairs and a terra-cotta fountain in the front hallway." Full review
BlackBook
"Okay, it's not much of a mountain, but given that it's the city's namesake, it's always nice to have a view of Mont Royal just out your window."
Fodor's
"Popular with love-struck couples with friends on The Plateau, this renovated mansion is an ode to French Renaissance Revival architecture and promotes an organic vegetarian ethic."
National Geographic
"“French Renaissance Revival meets white modernism, freestanding claw-foot bathtubs; beds decked out with organic cotton sheets." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Casa Bianca has the best of both worlds: the accommodations are beautiful and comfortable, and it's ideally situated." Full review
Fodor's
"A magnet for love-struck couples who want some privacy while visiting friends on the Plateau. The white terra cotta tiles give this converted residential chateau a “wedding cake” panache." Full review
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YOU SHOULD KNOW There are only five guest rooms, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment.
Frommer's
"This elegant B&B is a white house, as well as an architectural landmark...rooms are spacious with antique touches, and many have claw-foot bathtubs that add to the homey feel. " Full review
Auberge Saintlo Montreal
1030 Mackay, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2H1, Canada
From $11/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"Rates vary at this Montréal hostelling institution that has been in operation for over 70 years. It offers affordable single rooms and dorms with up to six beds."
Rough Guide
"This large, well-located hostel has dorms and private rooms (all rather sombrely coloured). Staff are friendly and helpful, and offer fun activities like bar tours and a “poutine walk”."
Oyster
Budget
"Part of the worldwide Hostelling International chain, the two-pearl HI-Montreal is well located in a residential neighborhood downtown near attractions and public transportation." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This large, well-equipped HI hostel has bright, well-maintained dorm rooms (all with air-con) with four to 10 beds, and a handful of private en-suite rooms." Full review