Must-see hotels in Québec City

  • Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

    Québec City

    More than a hotel, the iconic Frontenac is Québec City's most enduring symbol. Its 611 rooms come in a dozen-plus categories. The coveted river-view rooms…

  • Auberge St-Antoine

    Québec City

    Auberge St-Antoine is probably Québec's finest smaller hotel, with phenomenal service and endless amenities. The 95 plush and spacious rooms come with…

  • Le Monastère des Augustines

    Québec City

    Attached to the convent museum, this fabulous hostelry is the most atmospheric place to stay in Québec City. Choose among 32 'authentic' rooms (shared…

  • La Marquise de Bassano

    Québec City

    The congenial owners have done a beautiful job with this welcoming family home dating from 1888, outfitting its five rooms with thoughtful touches,…

  • Maison Historique James Thompson

    Québec City

    History buffs will get a real kick out of staying in the 18th-century former residence of James Thompson, a veteran of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham…

  • Auberge JA Moisan

    Québec City

    This lovely B&B above the historical JA Moisan grocery store has four relatively small bedrooms tucked under the eaves and gorgeously furnished in period…

  • Hôtel Marie-Rollet

    Québec City

    This lovely inn overlooking the Hôtel de Ville was once owned by the Ursuline nuns at the nearby convent, which is why you'll spot tell-tale signs like…

  • Hôtel Le Germain Québec

    Québec City

    The flagship of a classy Québécois chain with 18 properties, this hotel combines understated luxury with superb service. It occupies two adjacent historic…

  • Château des Tourelles

    Québec City

    You'll recognize this B&B by its soaring turret, which mirrors the steeple of the Church of St-Jean-Baptiste to the east. The affable Breton owner has…

  • Manoir d’Auteuil

    Québec City

    Friendly American expatriate owners Daniel and Linda have thoroughly renovated this pair of 19th-century manor houses opposite the old city walls,…

  • Château Fleur-de-Lys

    Québec City

    Delightfully sited opposite Jardin des Gouverneurs, this rambling old home has 16 rooms of various dimensions outfitted with hand-chosen antiques by its…

  • Hôtel Clarendon

    Québec City

    Opening to great fanfare in 1870, the four-star Hôtel Clarendon has continued to set standards in Québec City for a century and a half. Half of the 143…

  • Hôtel Pur

    Québec City

    Not sure how 'Pure' this place is, but we love its style, good humor and huge swimming pool and spa. The reception has a white woolen backdrop that looks…

  • C3 Hôtel Art de Vivre

    Québec City

    This rechristened and rebranded hotel around the corner from restaurant-lined Ave Cartier offers modern rooms and professional service. The two-dozen…

  • Hôtel des Coutellier

    Québec City

    Convenient to the train station, this handsome small hotel offers style, comfort and friendly service. The two-dozen refreshingly unpretentious rooms are…

  • Auberge Place d’Armes

    Québec City

    Housed in a pair of 17th- and 18th-century buildings built by the French and then the English, this very central inn in the heart of the Old Upper Town…

  • Hôtel 71

    Québec City

    Set in an imposing former Bank of Canada, this 60-room hotel provides a boutique experience par excellence. Sleek, minimalist rooms offer unstinting…

  • Le Château du Faubourg

    Québec City

    Built by the massively rich Dussault family (of Imperial Tobacco fame) in the 1800s, this is one of the city’s most atmospheric B&Bs – the frosty 'welcome…

  • Auberge de la Paix

    Québec City

    With welcoming staff, cheerfully painted rooms and a tree-filled garden, this funky old-school hostel on a quiet backstreet feels less institutional than…

  • Le St-Pierre

    Québec City

    Joined with its neighbor, Hôtel 71, with which it shares all public areas, this refined but relaxed boutique hotel has 39 comfy rooms in soothing shades…

  • Manoir sur le Cap

    Québec City

    Attractions at this 16-room hotel include the wonderful, quiet location away from the tourist throngs, and the architectural details of the better rooms:…

  • Hôtel Château Bellevue

    Québec City

    This pleasant 47-room hotel behind the Château Frontenac spreads over four historic houses that face the Jardin de Gouverneurs. The cheaper rooms are…

  • Au Croissant de Lune

    Québec City

    Patricia, Olivier and their two children offer three comfortable and colorful rooms with shared bath at this unpretentious family-friendly B&B in St-Jean…

  • Hôtel Palace Royal

    Québec City

    More on Old Québec side of St-Jean Baptiste but still convenient to both districts, this hotel on Québec City's busiest artery has 234 smallish rooms with…

  • Le Clos St-Louis

    Québec City

    At this three-star boutique hotel between Porte St-Louis and Château Frontenac, the owners have retained the building’s natural 1844 Victorian charm while…

  • Relais Charles-Alexandre

    Québec City

    This small, delightful hotel in a former officers' residence is on the edge of Battlefields Park. The 23 rooms are all different and are best described as…

  • Hôtel Le Priori

    Québec City

    Housed in the high-ceilinged former workshop of the renowned Baillairgé family of architects, the Lower Town's original boutique hotel offers 20 rooms and…

  • Hôtel Champlain

    Québec City

    This welcoming almost-boutique hotel is down a very quiet street just up from the Parc de l'Esplanade and miraculously offers on-site parking. The 52…

  • Maeva Hostel

    Québec City

    One of just a handful of hostels in town, this welcoming place has dorms with between five and 12 beds as well as two private rooms. Dorms, including a…

  • Hôtel Cap Diamant

    Québec City

    This wonderful B&B in two houses dating from the early 19th century oozes charm, its nine period-style rooms and public areas boasting features like…

  • Bed & Breakfast Chez Hubert

    Québec City

    This dependable family run choice is in a Victorian-style town house with chandeliers, fireplace mantels, stained-glass windows, a lovely curved staircase…

  • Hôtel Hippocampe

    Québec City

    This male-only hotel is around the corner from the sights, bars and restaurants of both the Old Upper Town and St-Jean Baptiste and has a gay sauna below…

  • Hotel Manoir Victoria

    Québec City

    A historical, old-world facade gives way to a stylishly chic lobby and lounge, and 156 modern rooms decked out with flat-screen TVs and sometimes a glass…

  • Centre de Plein Air de Beauport

    Québec City

    This excellent campground near Montmorency Falls is green, peaceful and just a 15-minute drive from Old Québec. To get there, take Hwy 40 toward…

  • Hôtel Le Vincent

    Québec City

    This hotel’s nondescript brick facade may look unpromising, but things improve dramatically once you step inside. The lobby and adjacent stone-walled…

  • HI Auberge Internationale de Québec

    Québec City

    The frustrating labyrinth of corridors in three contiguous buildings goes on forever, but this lively, well-located place heaves with energy year-round…

  • L’Hôtel du Capitole

    Québec City

    Renovated to within an inch of its life, this historic hotel above the stately Théâtre Capitole features 40 rooms of varying size and character; the most…

  • Hôtel Belley

    Québec City

    A great place for the young and hip who still like their creature comforts, this eight-room hotel offers spacious, uniquely designed rooms with original…

  • Maison du Fort

    Québec City

    This B&B in a tranquil neighborhood above Château Frontenac lacks significant common areas, but owner Marielle's old-fashioned hospitality makes guests…

  • L'Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

    Québec City

    This friendly, very central hotel has 45 rooms over three floors; corner rooms have nice views up Rue St-Jean, while others come with kitchenette or…