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Twelfth, level on 33 with five others: behind Saint-Sulpice on the valet rate, $55 to C$45, level with Place d'Armes on $55 and ahead of it on the alphabet, and ahead of the Nelligan, which lists no parking. The Auberge du Vieux-Port is on rue de la Commune, with river-front rooms, Gaspar, Pincette and a rooftop terrace in summer.
Room service runs from morning to night, and guests get a free 24/7 gym a short walk away.
You must be 18 to check in and pets aren't allowed — and it gives no distance to the terminal.
Ask for a river-front room, and walk or cab to the Grand Quay in the morning.
Book it if
- Couples who want a river view
- Seafood lovers
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 18.
- You travel with a pet.
- You want breakfast included.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Auberge du Vieux-Port publishes.
Gaspar for French brasserie food, Pincette for lobster and seafood, the Terrasse sur l'Auberge on the 5th-floor roof in summer, and the Living Room.
The hotel mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal, so we don't score a walk. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Breakfast in bed from room service is mentioned; inclusion and price aren't.
The Auberge is on rue de la Commune Est, with river and Old Port views. It gives no distance to the terminal. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only, "$55* per 24 hours, with in-and-out privileges", per the hotel; the asterisk means extra fees for oversized vehicles, and studded tires aren't allowed. "Self-parking is not available on-site but can be arranged with local providers at varying rates and conditions." Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
"We do not provide a shuttle service, but private car transfers can be arranged," per the hotel; no price given.
Private car
The hotel mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal, so we don't score a walk.
The Auberge is on rue de la Commune Est, with river and Old Port views. It gives no distance to the terminal.
From YUL without a hotel shuttle
YUL posts a flat taxi fare to downtown, C$49.45 by day and C$56.70 at night, and the Port says the day fare applies to the Grand Quay. Uber and Lyft pick up at the airport, and the STM 747 bus runs downtown around the clock for C$11.25, but it doesn't stop in Old Montréal.
Valet only, "$55* per 24 hours, with in-and-out privileges", per the hotel; the asterisk means extra fees for oversized vehicles, and studded tires aren't allowed. "Self-parking is not available on-site but can be arranged with local providers at varying rates and conditions." Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet only: "$55* per 24 hours, with in-and-out privileges"; *extra fees for oversized vehicles; no studded tires; self-parking can be arranged with local providers.
The hotel mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal, so we don't score a walk.
The Auberge is on rue de la Commune Est, with river and Old Port views. It gives no distance to the terminal.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
The Grand Quay, in Old MontréalMontréal’s cruise ships use the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal in Old Montréal, across from the Pointe-à-Callière museum. Terminals 1 and 2 are at 200 rue de la Commune Ouest, per the Port, and Terminal 3 is at the Berri entrance, further east along the Old Port. The Port’s schedule lists which terminal each ship uses, and your cruise documents settle it.
Source: port-montreal.comDistance
No mileage statedThe Auberge is on rue de la Commune Est, with river and Old Port views. It gives no distance to the terminal.
Source: aubergeduvieuxport.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: aubergeduvieuxport.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, "$55* per 24 hours, with in-and-out privileges", per the hotel; the asterisk means extra fees for oversized vehicles, and studded tires aren't allowed. "Self-parking is not available on-site but can be arranged with local providers at varying rates and conditions." Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: aubergeduvieuxport.comParking in Montréal
Port lot C$40 a dayThe Port of Montréal parks cruise passengers at the Grand Quay itself, 200 rue de la Commune Ouest, under a parking contract: C$40 a day, taxes included, per the Port. You send the filled-out contract by email before you arrive; no trailers or motorhomes, and the height limit is 3 m at the city entrance. The Port doesn’t say how it counts days.
Source: port-montreal.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on siteGaspar for French brasserie food, Pincette for lobster and seafood, the Terrasse sur l'Auberge on the 5th-floor roof in summer, and the Living Room.
Breakfast
Not statedBreakfast in bed from room service is mentioned; inclusion and price aren't.
Address
Rue de la Commune Est, on the Old Port97 rue de la Commune Est, Montréal, QC H2Y 1J1
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Auberge du Vieux-Port publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
Valet only: "$55* per 24 hours, with in-and-out privileges"; *extra fees for oversized vehicles; no studded tires; self-parking can be arranged with local providers
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not stated; breakfast in bed from room service is mentioned
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
The hotel doesn't take pets; its sister, the Lofts du Vieux-Port, is pet friendly.
Food and drink on site
- GasparFrench brasserie
- PincetteLobster and seafood bar
- Terrasse sur l’Auberge5th-floor rooftop, summer
- The Living RoomLounge
- Room serviceMorning to night
Rooms
Deluxe, Signature and Premier rooms, queen or king, facing the St. Lawrence or rue Saint-Paul; no rooms with terraces.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerNo
- Pets allowedNo
Also worth knowing
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Free 24/7 access to a gym a short walk away, 18 and over
- No pets; the sister Lofts du Vieux-Port is pet friendly
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM; early check-in subject to availability.
- Minimum check-in age 18.
- Valet $55 per 24 hours, in and out; extra fees for oversized vehicles, and the currency isn't labelled.
- No hotel shuttle; the hotel says private car transfers can be arranged.
- No rooms with terraces.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Breakfast
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up in Old Montréal, near the Grand Quay.
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Auberge du Vieux-Port FAQ
Does Auberge du Vieux-Port have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal, so we don't score a walk.
Does Auberge du Vieux-Port have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. "We do not provide a shuttle service, but private car transfers can be arranged," per the hotel; no price given.
Can I park at Auberge du Vieux-Port while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet only, "$55* per 24 hours, with in-and-out privileges", per the hotel; the asterisk means extra fees for oversized vehicles, and studded tires aren't allowed. "Self-parking is not available on-site but can be arranged with local providers at varying rates and conditions." Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Auberge du Vieux-Port from the cruise terminal?
The Auberge is on rue de la Commune Est, with river and Old Port views. It gives no distance to the terminal. In our ranking it's in the “In Old Montréal” band. Montréal's cruise ships use the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal in Old Montréal, across from the Pointe-à-Callière museum. Terminals 1 and 2 are at 200 rue de la Commune Ouest, per the Port, and Terminal 3 is at the Berri entrance, further east along the Old Port. The Port's schedule lists which terminal each ship uses, and your cruise documents settle it.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Early check-in subject to availability.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. From the Grand Quay it's a C$49.45 flat taxi to YUL by day, per the Port.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Not stated; breakfast in bed from room service is mentioned. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
*extra fees for oversized vehicles;.
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