The Laurentians
What is foremost a restaurant but also a small gîte offers a handful of beautifully furnished guest rooms overlooking the Rivière du Nord and hard by the…
Must-see hotels in Québec
Rouyn-Noranda
Though it's now under the Best Western banner, this family owned downtown hotel, built in the 1950s, retains some local personality. The furniture is…
Ville-Marie
At this well-managed hostel, which bills itself as 'an auberge for everyone,' you can enjoy views of Lake Temiskaming from the spacious front porch…
Auberge La Petite École de Forillon
Gaspé Peninsula
This well-managed year-round hostel in a brick former school building has an eight-bed dorm and 10 good-value private rooms with double-height windows and…
Eastern Townships & Mauricie
Local artwork, magnificent woodwork and tasteful antiques greet you at this Victorian redbrick one block from the river. Basic rooms with private toilets…
Saguenay-Lac St Jean
The frugal but charming cabins here have balconies, and the restaurant (set evening meals from $36) serves superb regional cuisine; nonguests should…
Saguenay-Lac St Jean
You can hear the river gurgling across the street at this lovely inn, overlooking the covered bridge. The interior is old-school, even a little grandma's…
Montréal
Set in a minimalist art-nouveau building, this designer hotel has contemporary rooms with grays, silvers and creams – giving them an ethereal quality. The…
Saguenay-Lac St Jean
Owner Christine Rouleau and her family welcome guests year-round to the four guest rooms on the 2nd floor of their home in a residential neighborhood near…
Baie St Paul
François and Mario, the proprietors of this cute-as-a-kitten B&B, are simultaneously classy and hospitable, and cook up a mean breakfast to boot. They're…
Gaspé Peninsula
This colorful inn has an expansive river-view terrace and seven refined rooms with polished oak floors in a brick manor overlooking the St Lawrence. Also…
Québec
Surrounded by 1930s log homes built for mine employees, this homey B&B was once a miners' guesthouse. The cordial owners won't have you dig for gold; they…
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…
Montréal
You might never guess that this is a hostel, seeing the winding wooden staircase, stained-glass windows and old French fireplaces in this 1800s brick…
Old Montréal
Housed in the former Merchants Bank, the Hôtel Le St-James is a world-class establishment. Lavish guest rooms have beautiful antique furnishings, with oil…
Montréal
The modern high-rise Trylon Apartments are a plush alternative to top-end hotels at a fraction of the price. The small studios (32 sq meters) and one…
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…
Auberge Internationale de Trois-Rivières
Eastern Townships & Mauricie
This wonderfully clean and friendly youth hostel is set in a two-story brick Georgian home, within easy walking distance of the bus station, the…
Montréal
It’s on a seedy stretch of Rue Ste-Catherine but if you’re not turned off by the nearby sex clubs (no pun intended), you can enjoy clean, cozy rooms with…
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…
Montréal
Set in a sleek glass cube, this modern hotel is run as a training center for the Québec tourism and hotel board. The 42 neutrally decorated rooms are well…
Baie St Paul
In this former infirmary, the chapel is now a living room stocked with records and VHS videos, and a separate 'after hours' room has guitars and a piano…
Montréal
A solid link in the French luxury chain (and the only Sofitel in Canada), this hotel has stylish, modern rooms and a European feel. Staff hit the right…
The Laurentians
This pretty inn with the cozy-sounding name (Under the Quilt) is overflowing with character. Some of the seven delightfully decorated rooms, named after…
Montréal
This great summertime option in a converted Victorian house feels more like a guesthouse than a hostel. The rooms are clean, if simply furnished (wood…
Montréal
A gem of an inn on the edge of Parc La Fontaine, this guesthouse has cheery rooms with comfy beds and touches of artwork. Standard rooms are small, while…
Québec
The wooden balcony here is an uplifting sight after kilometers of Rte 138. Inside, this well-managed hostel has friendly faces in reception, power showers…
Saguenay-Lac St Jean
Taking up an entire little island off Péribonka, near Parc National de la Pointe Taillon, this lodging features dorms, kitchen facilities, private chalet…
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…
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…
Montréal
This engaging conversion of two fine Victorian houses is replete with atmosphere. Its 30 rooms range from small standards to spacious deluxes. The budget…
Chibougamau
Midway between Chibougamau and Oujé-Bougoumou, this B&B with three pine-walled guest rooms overlooks a river and makes a great nature retreat. Guests can…
Gaspé Peninsula
This lovably odd inn is all vintage weird (in a good way!): creaky floorboards, ‘his and hers’ dressing gowns, antiquarian books and chaise lounges. The…
Montréal
Set in a converted multistory brick building, this friendly, welcoming hostel has a good location near the Village and Rue St-Denis. Rooms are clean and…
Ville-Marie
You'll likely dream of chocolate in these sweet suites, located above Les Chocolats Martine, a chocolate factory and shop. The four contemporary studios…
Québec
This eclectic B&B in Ste-Famille uses the decor gathered on the owner's travels to beautiful effect, with African, Indian, Indonesian and Japanese rooms…
Résidence Hôtelière du Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
Québec
Inside a residence hall at the city's cégep (post-secondary school), with a lounge, communal kitchen and laundry, this lodging has basic student-style…
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…
Gaspé Peninsula
Perched high on a cliff overlooking Percé, the sprawling grounds of the 'Peak of Dawn' offer something for everyone: chalets with or without kitchenettes,…
Charlevoix
Several of the five rooms, all with quilt-topped beds and private baths, in this homey, good-value inn have views across the lawns to the St Lawrence…
