7 Best Hotels in Quebec City, Quebec

Stay in a 17th-century monastery—and the birthplace of the first hospital in North America—that's been transformed into a contemporary holistic retreat. The rooms are located in the cloisters and are generously sized, filled with light, and tastefully appointed with modern materials; some even have original brick walls and wooden ceiling exposed. Free breakfast is served in the health-focused, Nordic restaurant; the twist, though, is that all guests have to remain (somewhat) silent. Packages with a daily program of holistic activities are available.

Old Québec charm meets modern convenience at this property near the Château Frontenac, which attracts a mix of couples and businesspeople staying on expense accounts. Two adjoined historic buildings feature well-appointed rooms equipped with LCD televisions, large desks, and more. Oversize soaking tubs in some of the rooms and comfy "Québec Country" furnishings create a homey, relaxing space. It's a quick stroll from the hotel to many Old City sites. Chez Jules, the on-site bistro, offers room service, a hot breakfast, and a sunny sidewalk terrace. For maximum ambience, be sure to book one of the two attic rooms on the fifth floor.

An eclectic collection of vintage furniture and ecclesiastical accents—stained glass from a church, a confessional door, an angel or two—complement the decorative marble fireplaces, stone walls, and hardwood floors at this hotel. The property is made up of two adjacent 1826 houses. In the morning, you can bring coffee, orange juice, and muffins up to your room, or dine in a sun-room that overlooks one of the Old City's few gardens.

Winding staircases, period antiques, and crystal chandeliers add to the Victorian elegance of this central inn, made up of two updated 1845-era houses. For maximum atmosphere, request the top-floor rooms with a wooden ceiling.

Located on a charming street corner at the heart of Vieux-Québec, this intimate inn built in 1876 by the Ursuline order has quaint décor and antiques and sometimes small but warm rooms, some with exposed brick. Antique lights and clocks add to the dollhouse charm, as do the Victorian floral bedspreads. Some bathrooms are so tiny the sink is in the bedroom. Steep stairs lead to a rooftop terrace with a garden view.

This exceptional B&B is in one of Québec City's most iconic buildings: right above the famous renowned J.A. Moisan fine grocery store, which was founded in 1871. This 19th-century Victorian home delights history buffs with its sun-room, old-world charm, wooden furniture, and welcoming reading room (complete with original fireplace). Some of the city's best restaurants, bars, and cafés are located within a 10-minute radius.

In the heart of the burgeoning St-Roch district downtown, this simple, pleasant inn is geared toward the academics, high-tech entrepreneurs, and others who want to be close to the office buildings surrounding it. The inn, which is owned and operated by a nonprofit, has a helpful staff and three floors of comfortable rooms and suites with cable TV and Wi-Fi. Some rooms have therapeutic baths. The breakfast buffet, which includes fair-trade coffee, a variety of breads, fresh croissants, and local cheeses, is served in a dining room in the basement. There's also a shop selling artisanal foods and other items from developing countries.