Auberge Alternative (De Jeunesse) Du Vieux-Montreal

This place is an happy mess. The bed bunks are quite a hike but look sturdy. The breakfast was not included but the coffee was.
The overall place was really clean and well designed. The abundance of art really live up the place.
My only complaint is… The electric sockets. There are too few of them and they are taken by electric extensions that are wobbly and beaten down. You can’t really leave your phone to charge. :-(
But besides this. The location is amazing!

I had a wonderful stay in Montréal, thanks to our friends at the Auberge Alternative!
This hostel is situated in a very safe (and cool!) part of town, and it’s very accessible to restaurants, bars and the metro.
This place is very hip– everything is painted in cute colors. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I stayed here with two other people, and we got a private room on the top floor– I would highly recommend this! The ‘family’ room has two huge windows with massive window sills that you can sit on, overlooking the streets. We were extremely comfortable there.
Everything seemed clean. The free breakfast was a hit. They even have a washer and dryer in the hostel, which was awesome because we arrived halfway through our roadtrip with a ton of dirty clothes.
I would definitely recommend this place! Very chill. Just keep in mind, you must pay in Canadian cash for your stay.

Propre propre propre! Clean clean clean!!! (français après)
20 $ the night
5 $ for a locker
single bunk beds
FREE: Coffee, Tea, Internet (open from 6 am until 1am)
A Homeless could affort that confy group room if they don’t drink their change too much. Really well situated: 10 minutes walk from Métro Champ de Mars or Métro Square Victoria. 2 – 3 streets from Francois-​Xavier near Centaur Theatre. cross street from St-​Paul (in the Art Gallery section) and De La Commune in Old Montréal.
20 $ la nuit
5 $ le cadenas
Ben de la place, petit lit 2 étages.
Café, Thé, Internet GRATUIT
Même un robineux qui boit pas trop peu se permerttre ça! Top Notch comme place ridiculement bien situé transversale à St-​Paul (dans le coin des boutiques d’art)et De La Commune. à 2 – 3 rues de Rue Francois-​Xavier (ou y’a le Centaur Theatre).

Montréal is an expensive city, and when you’re planning a wedding, it doesn’t make sense to shell out hundreds of dollars a night for a quick getaway to the city. Hence our decision to hit up the Auberge Alternative during our stay in the city.
My fiancé and I opted for a private room and paid only CAD$ 75 per night (cash or travelers checks only). Our room («Rouge») had minimal furnishings (no nightstands) and no bathroom (no biggie). Also, there’s no air conditioning, so it might be a good idea to invest in some earplugs if you need to sleep with open windows for ventilation.
But the hostel’s location makes up for the bare-​bones amenities. It’s in Old Montréal, which reminds me of parts of the French Quarter in New Orleans, minus the strip joints. There are tons of boutiques and swanky restaurants nearby. It’s within walking distance of downtown and the subway, so it’s a good home base for exploring the city.
Side note: the reservation system is a little quirky — you can book online months in advance, but need to call the hostel on a specific day just before you arrive to confirm your reservation.

I recommend this place highly. Kitchen area is wide open, comfortable, and there is a lot of room to store food. It’s in a great location in old Montréal and is very quiet at night. Very homey. Staff is lovely. Free towels, sheets, and fair trade coffee. Bathrooms are clean and comfortable. Rooms are small, like any hostel, but lockers are spacious. Expect to pay 25 – 26 dollars a night. Very worth it!

We (my bf and I) stayed here a few weeks ago when we were in montreal for the weekend. It was by far one of the best hostels I’ve been to in north america. They have taken something from the european and australian hostels and added some genuine montreal charm. The price was reasonable, the place clean — the staff was really friendly and helpful. Excellent kitchen and common area set up. They even had a local band play one evening when we were there — all in all a great place!