Boutique Hotels in Old Quebec City
Quebec City's boutique hotels are small addresses set in historic buildings of Old Quebec, the walled district listed by UNESCO, each with its own character. Three stand out here, all rated between 8.7 and 9.1: Hotel le Priori, in an 18th-century building with Art Deco furniture and exposed brick; the Monastère des Augustines, a restored 17th-century monastery turned wellness centre; and Hotel Manoir D'Auteuil, an Art Deco house across from Parliament Hill, within walking distance of the Québec City Convention Centre. All three put the Château Frontenac, Place Royale and the city walls within an easy walk of your room.
Quebec City's personality is deeply rooted in its French-Canadian heritage, exuding a romantic and historic charm. It's a city of cobblestone streets, fortified walls, and grand architecture, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of an old European town. This unique character is perfectly complemented by its boutique hotels, which often mirror the city's elegance and history in their design and service. The city is also known for its vibrant arts scene, culinary delights, and a welcoming spirit that makes every visitor feel at home.
Three Small Hotels With Distinct Characters
A boutique stay in Quebec City means a small hotel with a strong identity, inside or right next to the fortifications, rather than a large chain property. The three hotels here each have a clear theme: Art Deco design, monastic calm or a heritage townhouse by the Parliament.
Hotel le Priori occupies a historic 18th-century building in Old Quebec and decorates each room differently, with Art Deco furniture and exposed brick walls. Some suites have working fireplaces and bathtubs, which makes them a good choice on a cold evening after a walk along the ramparts. Rated 8.7 from about 1,400 reviews, the hotel also lists spa and wellness facilities and suits both couples and families. Its scale is part of the appeal: a small building where the decor changes from room to room, a few minutes on foot from Place Royale and the Petit-Champlain district.
The Monastère des Augustines is the most unusual address in the city. This fully restored 17th-century monastery now operates as a health and wellness centre, with two room types: Authentic rooms, which are simple monastic cells with shared bathrooms, and Contemporary rooms with private facilities. A living area with computers and free WiFi is available to guests. Rated 9.1, it suits travellers looking for calm and meaning more than nightlife. I would recommend it for a quiet stay in Old Quebec, where the building's long monastic history sets the tone for the whole stay.
Hotel Manoir D'Auteuil, also rated 9.1, is an Art Deco boutique hotel across from Parliament Hill in Old Quebec. It is within walking distance of the Québec City Convention Centre and of the main sights of Old Quebec, which makes it practical for both a romantic weekend and a work trip. Free wireless internet is provided, and the setting is rich in heritage. From here, the Plains of Abraham and the Grande Allée restaurants are a short walk away in one direction, the Château Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace in the other, so most outings start straight from the front door.
Choosing between them comes down to mood. Hotel le Priori is the pick for design and fireplaces, the Monastère des Augustines for silence and a sense of history, and Hotel Manoir D'Auteuil for a central position by the Parliament and the Convention Centre. All three are small, so rooms go quickly during the Winter Carnival in February and the summer festival season. Because Old Quebec is hilly, it is worth asking each hotel about access and stairs if anyone in your group has limited mobility, and checking parking options in advance if you arrive by car.
A traveler's takeFor a first boutique stay in Quebec City, I would choose Hotel Manoir D'Auteuil, rated 9.1: an Art Deco house across from Parliament Hill, a few minutes on foot from the Plains of Abraham and the Château Frontenac. For a quieter, more reflective stay, I recommend the Monastère des Augustines, a restored 17th-century monastery.
4.6Monastère des Augustines
Boutique · 1282 reviewsA restored 17th-century monastery offering a unique wellness experience
Why guests love itMonastère des Augustines is a restored 17th-century monastery in Quebec City, now a health and wellness centre, and I would recommend it to couples and calm travellers more than to families with young children. There are two room types, Authentic monastic cells with shared bathrooms and Contemporary rooms with private facilities. Rooms have no TVs or phones, by design, and a living area offers computers and free WiFi.
4.6Hotel Manoir D'Auteuil - Par Aneyro
Boutique · 737 reviewsHistoric boutique hotel in Old Québec with art deco charm
Why guests love itI would recommend the Hotel Manoir D'Auteuil to families who want Old Québec at their door. This historic boutique hotel in an art deco style stands across from Parliament Hill, so the fortifications and the old town streets are reached on foot. The Québec City Convention Centre is within walking distance too. Free WiFi is included. The listing gives few details on room sizes or meals, so check bedding and breakfast before booking with children.
4.4Hotel le Priori
Boutique · 1380 reviewsArt Deco rooms and exposed brick in an 18th-century Old Quebec building
Why guests love itHotel le Priori is a four-star boutique hotel in an 18th-century building in Old Quebec City, and I would recommend it to couples and to families with older children. Rooms are decorated with Art Deco furniture and exposed brick walls, and some suites have working fireplaces and bathtubs. It stands on one of North America's oldest streets, with spa and wellness facilities on site. It is a character stay, not a playful one.
Local tips
- 1Book a suite with a working fireplace at Hotel le Priori for winter stays in Old Quebec.
- 2Know that Authentic rooms at the Monastère des Augustines share bathrooms; choose Contemporary rooms for private facilities.
- 3Pick Hotel Manoir D'Auteuil if you attend an event at the Québec City Convention Centre, within walking distance.
- 4Reserve well ahead for the Winter Carnival in February, when small hotels fill quickly.
- 5Wear good shoes: Old Quebec is hilly, and the Breakneck Stairs link the Upper Town to Petit-Champlain.
- 6Check parking options before arriving by car, since space inside the walls is limited.