The 10 Best Hotels in Quebec City QC 2026: The Definitive Ranking of Vieux-Québec’s Finest Stays

Quebec City in 2026 is no longer just Canada's most European city — it’s the province’s undisputed luxury powerhouse, where château towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the St. Lawrence River. With two major openings in 2025 (the expanded Hôtel Le Monastère des Augustines and Hôtel Le Germain Québec), a $150M+ renovation wave at icons like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and Auberge Saint-Antoine, and Old Quebec drawing 8 million visitors annually, La Vieille Capitale now rivals Montreal for sophistication and soul. From Upper Town's historic glamour to Lower Town's waterfront chic, Quebec City's hotels finally match the city's timeless charm.

Curated by the Quebec City-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Quebec City hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, strolled the fortified walls, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Capital.

Why Trust This Quebec City Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Quebec City QC 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac – Old Quebec's Iconic Château (Since 1893)

Location: 1 Rue des Carrières, Upper Town

The world's most photographed hotel — 611 rooms in a UNESCO-listed château, the only hotel in Quebec City with a Forbes 4-Star spa and direct access to Terrasse Dufferin.

Standout: 2025-renovated spa + 1608 Wine & Cheese Bar 2026 Rates: Deluxe King $680–$1,200 CAD | Suite $3,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 10,000+ reviews)

→ Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Official

2. Auberge Saint-Antoine – Lower Town's Archaeological Boutique Gem

Location: 8 Rue Saint-Antoine, Lower Town

95 rooms in a restored 19th-century warehouse — the only Relais & Châteaux in Quebec City with artifacts from archaeological digs displayed in rooms.

Standout: Panache restaurant + private cinema 2026 Rates: King $580–$1,000 CAD | Suite $2,500+ Rating: 4.9/5

→ Auberge Saint-Antoine

3. Hôtel Le Monastère des Augustines – Old Quebec's Wellness Sanctuary

Location: 77 Rue des Remparts, Upper Town

2025-expanded 65 rooms in a restored 17th-century monastery — the only wellness hotel in Quebec City with silent breakfast and yoga in the cloister.

Standout: Le Vivoir restaurant + holistic spa 2026 Rates: Authentic Room $450–$800 CAD | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5

→ Hôtel Le Monastère des Augustines

4. Hôtel Le Germain Québec – The New 2025 Downtown Boutique

Location: 1200 Avenue Germain-des-Prés, Sainte-Foy

Opened 2025 — 150 rooms with contemporary design, the only Germain in Quebec City with a rooftop bar overlooking the Plains of Abraham.

Standout: Germain Rooftop + complimentary breakfast 2026 Rates: King $520–$920 CAD | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ Hôtel Le Germain Québec

5. Hôtel 71 – Old Port's Modern Loft Chic

Location: 71 Rue Saint-Pierre, Lower Town

40 loft-style rooms in a 19th-century bank building — the only hotel with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Old Port.

Standout: Il Matto Italian restaurant + espresso bar 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 CAD | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ Hôtel 71

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Manoir Victoria – Upper Town spa ($550+)
7. Hôtel Pur Québec – Sainte-Foy modern ($480+)
8. Hôtel Le Priori – Lower Town boutique ($520+)
9. Auberge Place d'Armes – Old Quebec ($580+)
10. Marriott Québec Centre-Ville – Downtown ($500+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Quebec City QC 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Fairmont Château Frontenac Upper Town $680–$3,500+ 4.7 1893 château + Forbes 4-Star 2. Auberge Saint-Antoine Lower Town $580–$2,500+ 4.9 Relais & Châteaux + artifacts 3. Le Monastère des Augustines Upper Town $450–$1,800+ 4.8 Wellness monastery 4. Le Germain Québec Sainte-Foy $520–$2,000+ 4.8 Rooftop bar 2025 5. Hôtel 71 Lower Town $480–$1,800+ 4.7 Rooftop terrace