About

An auberge translates as an inn and ours is situated in a 1875 warehouse, which we restored and rejuvenated. The basic attributes and rich textures of the old city building: the rock walls, the old hardwood floors, the arched windows and high ceilings.

The Auberge Alternative is an budget boutique hostel. The art of travelling moves us through internal as well as external landscapes and often a creative urge demands to link the two. The Auberge Alternative is an eco-friendly and artsy hostel providing accommodation and resources to travellers and artists alike to join us in redefining bohemia. Welcome to the Alternative.

Please note that we are on three levels, with no elevator.

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Poutine!
13 Aug

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 15:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Children's Play Area
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Reviews

9.1Superb(668)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.0
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    8.8
Summary of traveller reviews

The Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal is praised for its excellent, central location in the historic district, making it easy to explore the city. Guests frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, the well-equipped and cozy common areas, and the cleanliness of the property. The kitchen facilities are also a strong point, noted for being well-stocked. Some recent feedback mentions that rooms can be warm and that there are occasional issues with limited bathroom facilities and wobbly beds.

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Stayed in Aug 2026
3.4
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Claudia
Female, 25-30, Australia
I have no idea how this place is so highly rated. I got no sleep as the room was BOILING, stuffy and stinky, NO air conditioner that works, although it was advertised that there is air conditioner. The fans do not even blow any wind. the bedsheets are all black so they attract all the heat. showers are on a different floor, and tiny and mouldy. The floor mats were not frequently changed and there is nowhere to put your things while you shower. Even paid extra for a “better” room.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Jose
Male, 25-30, Mexico
Excellent place and very good to stay, the cleanliness and the location is perfect, I loved the place; I would definitely choose it again
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.7
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Anonymous
Female, 25-30, USA
Very conveniently located with great vibes. My only extremely minor complaint was that sometimes you had to enter the door code on the front door a couple times before it actually unlocked, but otherwise everything was great.
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Location

358 rue St-Pierre, Montreal, Canada
2.1km from city centre