Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac's green copper roofs and turrets rising above trees in Quebec City

Cheap hotels in Quebec City

Quebec City is the only walled city north of Mexico, with a UNESCO-listed old town high above the St. Lawrence River. Staying inside or near the walls puts you among the sights.

Finding cheap rooms in Quebec City is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Quebec City is a major port of call and turnaround port on Canada & New England cruises, with ships docking below the old town.

Where to find cheap rooms in Quebec City

Old Quebec (Upper Town)

Historic hotels inside the walls, near the Château Frontenac.

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Lower Town & Petit-Champlain

Charming streets beside the river and the cruise terminal.

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Saint-Roch

A trendy area with restaurants and good-value hotels.

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Sainte-Foy

Cheaper chain hotels near shopping and the airport.

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Famous hotels in Quebec City

The green-roofed Chateau Frontenac castle hotel

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

The iconic castle-like hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

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Map of cheap hotels in Quebec City

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Quebec City

When to book a cheap hotel in Quebec City

June–October is warm and colorful; February’s Winter Carnival is festive but cold.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Quebec City?

Old Quebec for atmosphere; Saint-Roch and Sainte-Foy for lower rates.

Is Quebec City walkable?

Yes, but it is hilly — the funicular links the Upper and Lower Towns.

When is Quebec City busiest?

Summer, the fall-foliage cruise season and Winter Carnival.