Chez Jean hostel is a unique and friendly backpackers place, where our hosts love to introduce you to the city, show you around and help you meet other travelers from different countries in a warm and easygoing atmosphere. We are in the heart of the most vibrant area of the city, the plateau of Mont-Royal is situated close to cultural events and tourist sites, but not far from the centre of the city.The hostel is ten minutes from the Mont-Royal and Lafontaine parcs, activities or rest summer and winter. And also five minutes to Saint-Denis and Saint-Laurent streets, shopping and nightlife (you'll find an bunch of good restaurants, pubs, bars and discotheques) Filled with cool places to discover...Just a few minutes from Jean's Place, you'll be right in the thick of things ... Tam-Tam drumming on Mont Royal every Sunday during the summer Skiing, ice skating and sledding in the montain during the winter Zaz Bar, Quais des Brumes, Diable Vert, and loads of other great bars and venues....ask Jean about 281... As for other events : Formula 1 Grand Prix, international fireworks. The various festivals : Jazz, Just for laughts Comedy, Montreal World Film, Montréal lights, Gay Pride, Fête des neiges... The price is still $20 CAD for each person, for each night (no taxes ad), and that includes breakfast. Breakfast included : with real bread, real butter, real coffee... and a real terrace seating. We also have cereal, orange juice, milk, tea, jam and peanut butter. Breakfast is not just for the early birds so don't worry if you want to sleep in... You will have the opportunity to seek precious advice and recommendations from Jean, the father of the hostel. Chez Jean, you have access to the following services : - Free internet access (withm wifi also) - Public telephone - TV satellite - Video, DVD - European grip 220V - Kitchen with gas stove - Jacuzzi bath - Piano, guitares and other musical instruments - Wans Westfalia - Hammock - A terrace overlooking Mont Royal - We provide an airport and bus station shuttle service for groups or travellers depending on availability. - We are friendly with other places to stay if necessary. - Special deals for car rentals. - We rent bikes, ice skates, cross country skis, crazzy carpets... - Group outings and meals Please don't send any money or credit card number (we don't have the machine for it). You pay when you get here. Traveller's cheques accepted (it a very safe way to travel, avoid theft and credit card problems) Pease confirm your reservation a few days before your arrival, preferably by phone.. We appreciate advanced notice for any cancellations. thank you