Montreal and Quebec with 12 year old girl
 

I am planning a budget trip one week to Montreal and Quebec with my 12 year old daughter late August. I would appreciate recommendations for neighborhoods to stay in and inexpensive B&Bs.
Thanks
JuliasMom

I'd recommend staying in the Plateau Mont-Royal, north and east of the downtown core. Very central with metro stations for exploring the city; this area has some charming side streets (there's been a lot of construction this year here though). Old Montreal is storied and European in look, although I'm not sure about finding an inexpensive B&B there.

I like the Basse Ville in Quebec City, a little away from the old city and prices should drop a bit.

It might be difficult finding accommodations in a budget price range without finding yourself in the 'burbs. I'd recommend paying a little more and staying in an area where you can explore the cities on foot or with a foot/metro combo (the ones I suggest will allow this).

Wishing you a great time in Quebec's cities! Daniel

I agree with Daniel for Montreal., the Plateau area is my preference especially for b&b's - there are lots of them in the neighborhood. Here are a few we've stayed at: Pierre and Dominique's, Shezelles, Bienvenue b&b, and Gite du Parc LaFontaine. They are all in a clean, safe area, with lots of cafes, retaurants and interesting shops nearby, and are under $100 a night with breakfast. Gite du Parc LaFontaine is probably the cheapest with a very simple breakfast, but the rooms are very comfortable and clean. These b&b's are very popular with international tourists.
We haven't been to Quebec City in several years, but there are many b&b's on or near Rue St Ursule, which is a perfect location in the heart of the old city. We have stayed at the James Thompson, and the Chez Hubert.

Thank you very much.!!
JuliasMom

Montreal is enthusiastic about bicycles so if your 12-year-old is capable of keeping up, especially when the traffic is heavy, it would be a different way to see the city. Private rentals are available and there is also a commuter bike system known as Bixi. She might need to bring her own helment. https://montreal.bixi.com/

We have stayed at the Auberge de la Fontaine in the Plateau area of Montreal, probably more expensive than the other B & B's mentioned.

In Quebec City a few years ago we stayed at Hotel Marie-Rollet on Rue Ste-Anne in the upper walled city.