Must-see hotels in Québec

  • Auberge Alternative

    Old Montréal

    This laid-back hostel near the Old Port has a bohemian vibe with an inviting cafe-restaurant where you can mingle with other travelers or enjoy an organic…

  • Au Chant de l'Onde

    Eastern Townships

    This peaceful three-room B&B enjoys a prime location along the banks of the Rivière aux Brochets in the heart of pretty Frelighsburg village. Guests have…

  • 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…

  • Hôtel Le Rustique

    Charlevoix

    In a grand house built for an industrialist, Hôtel Le Rustique is one of Charlevoix' friendliest and most alluring B&Bs. With their pale colors and…

  • Gîte des Loups

    Québec

    This Victorian-era inn in the center of Stoneham has five charming rooms themed around wolves (louveteau means 'cub' – who knew?). It's also something of…

  • Auberge La Coulée Douce

    Gaspé Peninsula

    High on a hill, this appealingly old-fashioned inn is perfect for fishers, and for those who simply want to sit in the comfortable dining room listening…

  • Hotel Le Crystal

    Montréal

    This all-suite boutique hotel is a great spot for a sleeping splurge. The business-casual rooms have great views over the city and are arranged around a…

  • Lofts du Vieux-Port

    Old Montréal

    Run by the Auberge du Vieux-Port, these lofts are a good-value option for those who need more space and want to remain in Old Montréal. You'll find small…

  • Motel l'Archipel

    Îles de la Madeleine

    Consisting of a cheery line of colorful cabins, this pleasant motel has a major plus: it's literally a stone's throw from the sea (although you might not…

  • Manoir Belle Plage

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Modern rooms with luxurious linens await in this cheery hotel on the highway. There's an upscale restaurant on-site serving local specialties and a…

  • Auberge Knowlton

    Eastern Townships

    Set in a landmark 1849 inn, this place features comfortable country-themed rooms and a sprinkling of antiques throughout. The pleasant on-site restaurant…

  • Au Coq du Bonheur

    Eastern Townships

    This is simply an excellent B&B in the heart of Magog, all hardwood floors, natural light and funky art, mixed with warmth and hospitality and a lovely…

  • Auberge sous les Arbres

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Book in advance to score a gilded room at this lovely old home, which has been converted into a stately country cottage/inn. The interior decor has an…

  • La Rose des Vents

    Québec

    This lovely old place in the countryside south of town is easily recognizable by its modified roofline. There's a breakfast room with huge windows gazing…

  • Auberge Les Bons Matins

    Montréal

    The Bons Matins has spacious rooms with gorgeous art, hardwood floors, brick walls and delicious breakfasts. The walk-up rooms are spread out over stately…

  • La Belle Époque

    Québec

    With its tasteful historical accents, art and general sense of lived-in coziness, this 10-room inn in an 1893 brick Victorian manor feels like a historic…

  • Nature et Pinceaux

    Baie St Paul

    The views from the spacious rooms at this charming B&B, atop the mountain and peeking out over the river below, are surpassed only by the phenomenal three…

  • Capissisit Lodge

    Oujé-Bougoumou

    With a fur-covered reception counter and displays of traditional Cree crafts, this 20-room lodge incorporates elements of indigenous culture into its…

  • L’Hôtel Le Manoir

    Québec

    This stately hotel lives up to its name, at least externally: it resembles a riverside château. The interior is a little more modest, but the rooms are…

  • La Maison de l'Ermitage

    Québec

    This eye-catching house with red-and-white towers hides simple, artfully decorated rooms inside. The friendly alpacas in the backyard are popular with…

  • Auberge La Seigneurie

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This friendly B&B occupies an impressive property dating from 1919 with attic rooms, a grand piano and a freestanding bath in the 'lovers' room.' The…

  • À L'Ancestrale B&B

    Eastern Townships

    Wake up to a five-course gourmet breakfast at this intimate retreat. The five rooms are dressed in a romantic, countrified way and outfitted with…

  • Gîte au Presbytère

    Gaspé Peninsula

    With a well-tended garden by the massive church, this sizable, bright old rectory with gleaming hardwood floors and homey rooms is a nice option. Friendly…

  • Camping Descente des Femmes

    Saguenay-Lac St Jean

    You can pitch your tent on a hill at Camping Descente des Femmes and wake up to a breathtaking view over the village and onto the fjord. The showers and…

  • Auberge du Port

    Îles de la Madeleine

    A smart, practical motel on the main road through Cap-aux-Meules, offering plain but functional rooms that were in the process of being renovated at…

  • La Butte Ronde

    Îles de la Madeleine

    With ticking clocks, classical music, beautiful rooms decorated with photos of Tuareg nomads, and a sea-facing conservatory, this grand home in a former…

  • Ô Bois Dormant

    Eastern Townships

    Although only a short walk from the main street, the rambling back lawn at this towering Victorian feels like a secluded resort (the pool helps in this…

  • 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 Forestel

    Québec

    With its big glass windows, smooth stone floors, industrial-design chic and geometric accents, this modern two-story motel provides sleek and chic…

  • Hôtel La Normandie

    Gaspé Peninsula

    The classiest spot in town, the retreat-like Normandie has serious amenities: the beach, room balconies, a dining room for seafood and expansive lawns…

  • Auberge de l'Évêché

    Québec

    In a 1909 home near the city center, the eight rooms in this inn have TVs and are attractively decorated with vintage photos. There's a general aged-but…

  • Essipit Centre

    Québec

    The Essipit Centre can put you up in campgrounds, cottages and comfortably appointed seaside condos near Les Escoumins. Rates drop outside of July and…

  • Hotel Waastooskuun

    Québec

    This modern Cree-owned hotel has upscale rooms, a guest laundry and an indoor 'sky deck' with huge windows designed for spotting the northern lights.

  • Camping Barachois

    Îles de la Madeleine

    This sprawling, out-of-the-way campground on the island's north side has lots of pitches, with a choice of wooded, seaside or serviced locations.

  • Hotel Le Floral

    Eastern Townships

    The best of a bunch of midrange options, Le Floral has modish, sleek, urban-chic rooms and friendly service. It's 5km northeast of Sherbrooke.

  • La Citadelle

    Montréal

    In summer McGill opens its student residence halls to travelers. Lodging is in one of five buildings, each varying in price and features. The pick of the…

  • Au Coeur Urbain

    Montréal

    At the foot of Mont-Royal, this striking B&B, with its vine-covered courtyard looks like it's been transported straight from Provence. Inside, you'll find…

  • Auberge Bonaparte

    Old Montréal

    Wrought-iron beds and Louis Philippe furnishings lend a suitably Napoleonic touch to this historic 30-room inn, a former judge’s residence built in 1886…

  • A la Carte B&B

    Montréal

    For something completely different, book one of two rooms or a fully equipped two-bedroom apartment at this charming guesthouse in the leafy neighborhood…

  • Hôtel de Paris

    Montréal

    Inside a turreted Victorian mansion, the Hôtel de Paris doesn't quite live up to its namesake. The most picturesque rooms have balconies overlooking Rue…