The Alternative Hostel Of Old Montreal

The Flashpacker's Shangri-La of Old Montréal!

The 'Auberge Alternative' opened it's doors in 1996 as the dream child of travellers wanting to make their lives meet their values. The auberge fuels itself on the positive energy of people wanting to create and evolve. 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 arts hostel providing resources to travellers to do just that and to join us in redefining bohemia for a new era.

An 'auberge' translates as an 'inn' and ours is situated in a 1875 Old Port warehouse, which we restored and rejuvenated. We used what we had, and in a sense, what we didn't have, to create an art house. The basic attributes and rich textures of the old city building: the rock walls, the old hardwood floors, the arched windows and high ceilings; we were able to restore. The minimalist budget forced inspiration and encouraged a passion to achieve our goals against what seemed at the time impossible odds.


We reinvent ourselves regularly and the recent renovations and upgrades include the arts space exhibiting work of travelling and resident artists, new bathrooms (winter 09) and new luxury mattress' and beds. Welcome to the contemporary hostel

Directions

From Trudeau Airport:

Take the shuttle to the city center terminal and ask to transfer to the minibus to the hostel. The price is $15 per person. Or, check our web site for other options.

From the Bus Station:

Take the escalator to the Berri-UQAM metro station located under the bus terminal. Take the orange line direction Côte-Vertu. Get off at Square Victoria metro station. Follow the directions to rue St-Jacques. When you arrive outside, look to your left for a map of the area. The hostel is shown on the map about a 3 minute walk away.
Check our web site for other detailed directions from just about anywhere.

Facilities

Internet Access, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Breakfast Not Included, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Web access in Room, WiFi in room, Breakfast