Family-Friendly Hotels in Quebec City
Quebec City is compact enough for children to walk much of it, from the Plains of Abraham to Dufferin Terrace and the Old Quebec Funicular down to the Petit Champlain quarter. The family stays on this page fall into three groups: pool hotels such as Hotel Manoir Victoria inside the walls and Home2 Suites By Hilton outside them, aparthotels with kitchenettes like Monsieur Jean and Les Lofts de la Barricade, and heritage hotels in Old Quebec. One listing, the Econo Lodge Airport Quebec in Sainte-Foy, is an airport hotel rather than a family base, and I say so below.
Quebec City is a French-speaking capital built on a cliff above the St. Lawrence, with a fortified upper town and a lower town of narrow streets by the river. In winter the Carnaval de Québec fills the Plains of Abraham, while summer brings street performers to the Old Port and Place Royale.
Pools, Kitchenettes and Old Town Walks
Families in Quebec City usually choose between walking access and space. Old Quebec puts the ramparts, the Citadelle and the river views at the door, but rooms there are often smaller and parking is limited. Suburban hotels in Beauport or Les Rivières trade that for saltwater pools, family rooms and breakfast included, with a short drive into the old town each morning.
A pool makes a difference after a day on the steep streets, and several hotels here have one. Hotel Manoir Victoria, rated 8.6, sits in Old Quebec about an 8-minute walk from the Gare du Palais train station, with an indoor pool, a sauna and two restaurants. Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac adds an indoor pool and hot tub to its river views above Dufferin Terrace. Outside the walls, Home2 Suites By Hilton Quebec City and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Québec - Beauport both have a saltwater indoor pool, family rooms and a daily buffet breakfast, each rated 8.7 by guests.
For longer stays, a kitchenette saves time and keeps meals simple with young children. Monsieur Jean - Hôtel Particulier, rated 9.4, the highest score on this page, offers family rooms with kitchenettes, a games room, a fitness centre and a restaurant in a central location. Les Lofts de la Barricade, rated 8.9, has family rooms with kitchenettes, a sun terrace and picnic areas. La Maison Kent, in a historic building steps from the Chateau Frontenac, and Les Lofts Ste-Anne, rated 9.1 with soundproofed rooms, both provide kitchens inside or near the old town for families who prefer apartment space.
Heritage hotels in Old Quebec suit families who want to walk everywhere. Hôtel Manoir de l'Esplanade, in an 1845 building inside the walls, has rooms with a refrigerator and some with views over Esplanade Park, rated 8.7. Hotel Jardin du Gouverneur offers rooms overlooking the St. Lawrence River or the Governor Garden, a short walk from the Chateau Frontenac. Auberge Saint-Pierre and Hotel 71 sit in the Old Port, close to the waterfront and Place Royale. These are calmer historic houses rather than activity hotels, so plan days around the Citadelle, the ramparts and the funicular.
Larger hotels outside the core work well for families with a car. Hôtel Le Concorde Québec, about 50 metres from Grande Allée, has city-view rooms and a spa and is close to the Plains of Abraham, a vast park for running around in summer and a Carnaval site in winter. Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City in Les Rivières adds an indoor pool. The Econo Lodge Airport Quebec in Sainte-Foy does carry the family tag, but it is a practical airport hotel with a hot breakfast, and I would only book it before an early flight with children.
A traveler's takeFor a family trip to Quebec City I recommend Monsieur Jean - Hôtel Particulier: it is rated 9.4, its family rooms have kitchenettes and the games room helps on a rainy afternoon. Our advice, if a pool matters more, is Hotel Manoir Victoria inside the walls, close to the Gare du Palais. I would take the Old Quebec Funicular rather than the stairs between the upper town and Petit Champlain with small children.
4.7Monsieur Jean - Hôtel Particulier
Family-Friendly · 1672 reviewsFamily-friendly downtown hotel with kitchenettes and a games room
Why guests love itEvery family room at Monsieur Jean - Hôtel Particulier has a kitchenette, air-conditioning and a private bathroom, so quick meals with children are easy to organise. A games room keeps younger guests busy, and there is a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. The Morrin Centre and the Basilica-Cathedral Notre-Dame de Québec are close by. Pets are welcome, and guests rate it 9.4 from 1,672 reviews.
4.6Les Lofts Ste-Anne
Family-Friendly · 476 reviewsModern lofts with kitchenettes and city views in Quebec City
Why guests love itLes Lofts Ste-Anne give families more independence than a standard hotel room in central Quebec City: each unit has a kitchenette, so breakfasts and simple dinners can happen in. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps young children sleep, and they come with private bathrooms and city views. Express check-in and luggage storage make arrival and departure days easier. Parking is paid and off site. A 9.1/10 score from nearly 500 reviews is excellent.
4.6Le Capitole Hotel
Family-Friendly · 1746 reviewsHistoric Old Quebec hotel with ski-in/ski-out access, spa, and attached theater
Why guests love itLe Capitole Hotel is attached to a theatre and a restaurant inside the walled city of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site, so dinner and a show sit under the same roof. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, minibars and free WiFi, there is a spa for parents, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 9.1 from 1,746 reviews, a very strong result for a hotel in the old town.
4.5Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Family-Friendly · 1088 reviewsHistoric charm in the Old Port with modern comforts and city views
Why guests love itHotel 71 occupies a 19th-century building in Quebec City's Old Port, a good starting point for families exploring the historic streets on foot. Accommodations are spacious, which matters when sharing a room with children, and the hotel is listed as family-friendly. Pets are accepted too. Parents can book a massage after a long day of sightseeing. Wireless internet and work desks are in every room. A 9/10 score from more than 1,000 reviews is excellent.
4.5La Maison Kent - Par Aneyro
Family-Friendly · 827 reviewsHistoric aparthotel with full kitchens steps from the Château Frontenac
Why guests love itI would recommend La Maison Kent to families who want to live like residents in central Quebec City. The aparthotel occupies a historic building steps from the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, so the old town is on foot. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, free WiFi and a private bathroom, which makes breakfasts and early dinners easy with children. There is no restaurant listed, so plan a grocery run on arrival.
4.5Auberge Saint-Pierre
Family-Friendly · 1391 reviewsHistoric charm in Old Port, steps from the waterfront
Why guests love itFamilies who like history get a memorable base in Quebec City's Old Port. The 19th-century building, the fireside library and the cobbled lanes outside feel like stepping into a storybook, and the waterfront and Petit-Champlain are a short walk away. Rooms are comfortable rather than large, with WiFi and a coffee machine, and the bistro-bar handles easy meals. There is no pool, so plan active hours outdoors in the old town.
4.5Les Lofts de la Barricade - Par les Lofts Vieux-Québec
Family-Friendly · 868 reviewsFamily-friendly aparthotel in Quebec City's historic heart
Why guests love itI would recommend Les Lofts de la Barricade to families who prefer an apartment rhythm in central Quebec City. The family rooms are air-conditioned, with kitchenettes, private bathrooms and free WiFi, so breakfasts and simple dinners can happen without restaurant queues. The sun terrace, outdoor seating and picnic areas give children room to play after sightseeing. Private and express check-in keep arrivals smooth. There is no restaurant listed, so plan groceries.
4.5Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Family-Friendly · 2219 reviewsHistoric grandeur overlooking the St. Lawrence River with spa and dining
Why guests love itStaying at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac lets children sleep inside the landmark they see on every postcard of Quebec City. The heritage hotel caters to families, and the indoor pool and hot tub give everyone a break between walks around Old Quebec. Rooms are elegant and European in style, many looking over the St. Lawrence River, and there are several restaurants on site. Pets are accepted. More than 2,200 guests rate it 8.9/10.
4.4Hôtel des Coutellier
Family-Friendly · 352 reviewsCharming hotel steps from Old Quebec's fortified walls
Why guests love itHôtel des Coutellier puts families just steps from the fortified walls of Old Quebec, so the historic streets are reachable on foot without planning around parking. Continental breakfast is delivered to the room, a real help with children who are slow to get going. Rooms have air conditioning, a coffee machine and a minibar, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. I would choose it for families who want to explore the old city on foot.
4.4Hôtel Alt Québec
Family-Friendly · 586 reviewsModern comfort with original art, close to the airport and city attractions
Why guests love itI would suggest the Hôtel Alt Québec to families arriving by plane or car: it sits 15 minutes from Jean Lesage International Airport, and parking is free. Rooms feature original artwork, deluxe bedding, cotton bathrobes and coffee facilities, a comfortable setting after a long journey. The Le Bistango restaurant on site covers dinner without another drive. WiFi is free. Old Québec is a drive away, so plan your outings by car.
4.4Hotel le Priori
Family-Friendly · 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.
4.4Hôtel Manoir de l'Esplanade
Family-Friendly · 2299 reviewsHistoric charm in Old Quebec with park or city views
Why guests love itHôtel Manoir de l'Esplanade lets families sleep in a building dating from 1845, inside Old Quebec City, so the historic streets start at the door. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom and a refrigerator, handy for milk and snacks. Some rooms look over Esplanade Park or the city. There is no pool listed, so the draw is history and location. More than 2,200 reviews give it 8.7/10.
4.4Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Québec - Beauport
Family-Friendly · 996 reviewsFamily-friendly comfort with an indoor pool and pet-friendly amenities
Why guests love itThe saltwater indoor pool at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Québec - Beauport is the first thing children will ask about, and the continental buffet breakfast, with warm dishes, pastries, fruit and juice, is included every morning. Family rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, there is a fitness centre, a terrace and a minimarket, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.7 from 996 reviews.
4.4Home2 Suites By Hilton Quebec City
Family-Friendly · 982 reviewsFamily-friendly suites with kitchenettes, an indoor pool, and pet-friendly amenities
Why guests love itI would recommend the Home2 Suites Quebec City to families planning several nights. The family rooms have a kitchenette, air-conditioning and free WiFi, so simple meals and a flexible rhythm are easy. The saltwater indoor pool keeps children busy in any weather, and the American buffet breakfast is included. Pets are accepted, there is a sun terrace, and an electric vehicle charging station helps road trippers. Old Québec needs a drive.
4.4North House - Beautiful Vieux 2 Bedroom Apt
Family-Friendly · 27 reviewsTwo-bedroom apartment with garden and terrace steps from Old Quebec
Why guests love itA two-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette, a garden and a terrace gives a family room to spread out steps from Old Quebec, and a washing machine helps on a longer trip. The apartment is air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi. Major landmarks are a short walk away, which keeps small legs and strollers practical. It is an apartment, so there is no front desk, pool or breakfast.
4.4Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City
Family-Friendly · 689 reviewsAn indoor pool and spa facilities in Quebec City's Les Rivières district
Why guests love itI would suggest the Courtyard by Marriott Quebec City to families who prefer a calmer district with a pool. It sits in Les Rivières, away from the old town crowds, and the indoor pool gives children a reliable end to the day. Bathrooms come with bathrobes, rooms have flat-screen TVs, and a fitness centre and spa and wellness facilities are available. Old Québec is reached by car or bus, so plan transport.
4.3Hotel Manoir Victoria
Family-Friendly · 911 reviewsHistoric charm in Old Quebec with an indoor pool and two restaurants
Why guests love itHotel Manoir Victoria gives families an Old Quebec address with an indoor pool, which is a real asset on cold or rainy afternoons. A sauna and gym are on site, and two restaurants mean dinner does not require another walk out with tired children. Rooms have free WiFi and flat-screen cable TV. La Gare du Palais is an 8-minute walk, handy for arriving by train. Guests rate it 8.6/10 across more than 900 reviews.
3.7Hotel Jardin du Gouverneur
Family-Friendly · 606 reviewsHistoric charm with river or garden views in Old Québec City
Why guests love itHotel Jardin du Gouverneur is a simple, non-smoking two-star in Old Québec City that works for families who will spend their days exploring the historic district on foot. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and some overlook the St. Lawrence River or the Governor Garden next door. Do not expect a pool or extra facilities; the point is the address. A 7.4/10 score from about 600 reviews suggests modest but acceptable comfort.
3.7Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
Family-Friendly · 8191 reviewsCity-view rooms and a spa 50 metres from Grande Allée
Why guests love itHôtel Le Concorde Québec stands just 50 metres from Grande-Allée, so families can walk out to the street's restaurants and terraces without a car. Many rooms have city views, WiFi is free, and the 24-hour front desk is handy with children arriving late. There is a spa and wellness centre for parents. The 7.4 score from 8,191 reviews is middling, which I read as location first, rooms second.
3.7Econo Lodge Airport Quebec
Family-Friendly · 2148 reviewsComfortable airport stay with free hot breakfast and easy access to local attractions
Why guests love itEcono Lodge Airport Quebec is a practical choice for families with an early flight or a late arrival, as it sits in Sainte-Foy with convenient access to Quebec International Airport. The free hot breakfast gets everyone fed before setting off, and rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and a work desk. WiFi is free. It is not a base for walking Old Quebec, so plan on driving. A 7.3/10 from more than 2,100 reviews points to basic comfort.
Local tips
- 1Pick Hotel Manoir Victoria for an indoor pool inside the walls, within walking distance of the Gare du Palais.
- 2Book Monsieur Jean or Les Lofts de la Barricade for kitchenettes and family rooms on a longer stay.
- 3Use the Old Quebec Funicular with young children instead of the Breakneck Stairs between upper and lower town.
- 4Choose Home2 Suites or Hampton Inn Beauport if you travel by car and want a saltwater pool and breakfast included.
- 5Spend an afternoon on the Plains of Abraham, a short walk from Hôtel Le Concorde Québec and Grande Allée.
- 6Ask for a park-view room at Hôtel Manoir de l'Esplanade, since only some rooms look over Esplanade Park.