Must-see hotels in Québec

  • Trylon Apartments

    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…

  • 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…

  • L'Abri du Voyageur

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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 de l’Institut

    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…

  • Sofitel

    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…

  • Auberge des Balcons

    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…

  • Auberge Sous L'Édredon

    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…

  • Le Gîte du Parc La Fontaine

    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…

  • Auberge de La Fontaine

    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…

  • Auberge Le Tangon

    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…

  • 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 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…

  • Hotel Manoir Sherbrooke

    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…

  • La Seigneurie des Monts

    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…

  • Alexandrie Montreal

    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…

  • Au Toit Bleu

    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…

  • 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…

  • Au Pic de l'Aurore

    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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…