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There are several hotels and cheaper lodging in Montréal, but there is nothing particularly convenient within walking distance to the CRIM. However, since the CRIM is right on a metro station, any lodging within walking distance to a metro station should do. Additionally, the [http://www.stm.info/sites/default/files/planibus/en/80.pdf 80 bus] (schedule in French) goes by the CRIM, amongst others. | There are several hotels and cheaper lodging in Montréal, but there is nothing particularly convenient within walking distance to the CRIM. However, since the CRIM is right on a metro station, any lodging within walking distance to a metro station should do. Additionally, the [http://www.stm.info/sites/default/files/planibus/en/80.pdf 80 bus] (schedule in French) goes by the CRIM, amongst others. | ||
Your best bet therefore is to book a hotel or Airbnb and check Google maps for travel times by bus or metro to the CRIM. Airbnb lodging is usually cheaper, but make sure to get something that has had mostly positive reviews. ''Caveat emptor''. [https://www.airbnb.ca/s/Montreal--QC--Canada?checkin=19-09-2014&checkout=21-09-2014&room_types%5B%5D=Entire+home%2Fapt&room_types%5B%5D=Private+room&room_types%5B%5D=Shared+room&price_max=200&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Downtown+Montreal&neighborhoods%5B%5D=McGill+Ghetto&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Mile+End&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Mont-Royal&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Quartier+des+Spectacles&hosting_amenities%5B%5D=4 This is the general neighbourhood] in which you might want to get a place and be relatively close to the CRIM. | Your best bet therefore is to book a hotel or Airbnb and check Google maps for travel times by bus or metro to the CRIM. Airbnb lodging is usually cheaper, but make sure to get something that has had mostly positive reviews. ''Caveat emptor''. [https://www.airbnb.ca/s/Montreal--QC--Canada?checkin=19-09-2014&checkout=21-09-2014&room_types%5B%5D=Entire+home%2Fapt&room_types%5B%5D=Private+room&room_types%5B%5D=Shared+room&price_max=200&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Downtown+Montreal&neighborhoods%5B%5D=McGill+Ghetto&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Mile+End&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Mont-Royal&neighborhoods%5B%5D=Quartier+des+Spectacles&hosting_amenities%5B%5D=4 This is the general neighbourhood] in which you might want to get a place and be relatively close to the CRIM. Mile End is the neighbourhood in which the CRIM is. | ||
The metro is not very complicated to navigate, although buses can be a bit trickier. Public transit employees will frequently speak English (but not always), and they're usually willing to help visitors get around. | The metro is not very complicated to navigate, although buses can be a bit trickier. Public transit employees will frequently speak English (but not always), and they're usually willing to help visitors get around. | ||