Must-see hotels in Québec

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Hotel Parc Suites

    Montréal

    Although the building doesn't look promising, this eight-room all-suites guesthouse is a great place to base yourself while exploring Montréal. The…

  • 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…

  • UQAM Residences

    Montréal

    This residence hall at Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM) offers tidy modern studio apartments with small, fully equipped kitchens in a convenient…

  • 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…

  • HI-Montreal Hostel

    Montréal

    This large, well-equipped HI hostel has bright, well-maintained dorm rooms (all with air-con) with four to 10 beds, and a handful of private en suite…

  • Anne Ma Soeur Anne

    Montréal

    These smart, fully equipped studios fill a valuable niche in the Plateau. They’re suitable for short- or long-term stays; each unit has a ‘microkitchen’…

  • Auberge Le Jardin d’Antoine

    Montréal

    You'll find a wide range of rooms at this welcoming four-story hotel, handily located in the thick of the Rue St-Denis action. Some have carpeting, others…

  • Samesun Montréal Central

    Montréal

    This popular hostel is just steps away from the local bus depot and metro station, and a short stroll from the buzz of Rue St-Denis. Four-, six- and eight…

  • Le Relais Lyonnais

    Montréal

    Set in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, it has seven elegantly furnished rooms. Dark maple floors, exposed-brick walls, touches of artwork…

  • 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…

  • Alexandre Logan

    Montréal

    The friendly host Alain has an eye for details such as original plaster moldings, ornate woodwork and art-deco glass patterns at this award-winning B&B…

  • Shézelles

    Montréal

    Lyn and Lucie give a warm welcome to their cozy four-room guesthouse, which has a warm design of cedar-paneled walls, oak floors and attractive…

  • Bienvenue B&B

    Montréal

    On a peaceful backstreet in the Plateau, Bienvenue is a 12-room Victorian B&B with a range of simple rooms with homey furnishings. The carpeting is a…

  • 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…

  • Castel Durocher

    Montréal

    This family-run establishment occupies a tall, turreted stone house on a peaceful, tree-lined street near McGill University. Those seeking self…

  • Auberge Bonsecours

    Old Montréal

    The unusual ambience of these renovated stables lends this secluded hotel particular appeal. All six rooms have exposed-brick walls, a cheerful color…

  • 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…

  • InterContinental Montréal

    Old Montréal

    This enormous InterContinental has a unique location between a high-rise and a restored annex of the 19th-century Nordheimer building. The 357 rooms have…

  • 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…

  • Hôtel St-Denis

    Montréal

    In a good location, this hotel receives positive reviews for its clean, well-maintained rooms with wood floors, trim modern furnishings and comfortable…

  • Turquoise B&B

    Montréal

    The decor in this plush two-story greystone looks like something out of Better Homes & Gardens. Each of the five bedrooms boasts bright colors (yellow,…

  • Hôtel Delta Québec

    Québec City

    This 377-room high-rise hotel opposite the Hôtel du Parlement is in the Marriott stable and may not be everyone’s first choice for a romantic sojourn in…

  • Les Lofts du Trésor

    Québec City

    One of a dozen properties offering mostly self-catering apartments across Québec City, this welcoming pied-à-terre in the heart of the Old Upper Town and…

  • Hôtel St-Paul

    Old Montréal

    The lobby greets you with a fireplace flickering inside a wall of glowing alabaster – a fine introduction to this beaux-arts hotel on the edge of Old…

  • Homewood Suites

    The Laurentians

    Smack dab in the middle of the Station Tremblant pedestrian village, at the heart of all the action in both summer and winter (the ski gondola is 500m…

  • Auberge du Mange Grenouille

    Québec

    If you're into big soft beds, thick curtains, lots of classical art and themed chambers – a Mediterranean vibe to one, an Arabian Nights-esque influence…