Quebec City
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Dorm beds in Quebec City, Canada range from $16 to $56/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 7 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 1, Aug 2, Aug 3.
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Hostel prices in Quebec City, Canada
A typical dorm night in Quebec City runs about $16.
Across the upcoming months, August tends to be the cheapest month (from $16/night) and July the most expensive (from $21/night).
At $16/night and up, Quebec City is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Canada.
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Hostels we track in Quebec City
- HI-Quebec- Auberge Internationale de Québec 9.5 · 4,256 reviews
- Auberge de la Paix Quebec 8.2 · 1,766 reviews
- La Belle Planete Backpacker Hostel Downtown Quebec 6.2 · 1,154 reviews
- Auberge Jeunesse LouLou's Backpacker Hostel 9.7 · 738 reviews
- QBEDS Hostel 9.1 · 525 reviews
- Quebec Central Downtown 4.2 · 75 reviews
- The International House Hostel 7.6 · 8 reviews
Local knowledge for Quebec City
Where to stay
Most hostels cluster in or just outside the Old City walls, particularly along Rue Saint-Jean in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood, where you get walkable access to the fortifications without paying a premium for a Petit-Champlain address. Saint-Roch, about a 15-minute walk downhill from the Old City, has cheaper beds and a local restaurant scene that does not cater exclusively to tour groups.
Getting around
- Skip the funiculaire between Upper and Lower Town. It costs a few dollars each way. The Escalier Casse-Cou stairs next to it are free and take about the same amount of time.
- The Plains of Abraham is free to walk and covers more ground than most people expect. Pick up lunch at the Marché du Vieux-Port beforehand and you have a full half-day with almost no spending.
- The city walls, the fortifications, and most of the outdoor sights cost nothing to see on foot. Save your budget for food rather than organized walking tours that cover the same ground.
When to go
July and August fill hostels fastest and push nightly rates to their highest. November through April is the cheapest window overall, with one exception: the Carnaval de Québec in February causes a short but sharp price spike, so book early or plan around those two weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Quebec City cost per night?
Dorm beds in Quebec City currently range from $16 to $56/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Quebec City?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Quebec City are August 1, August 2, August 3.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Quebec City?
HostelHawk currently tracks 7 hostels in Quebec City, Canada.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Quebec City?
Based on current availability, August has the lowest hostel prices in Quebec City, with dorm beds from $16/night.
Is Quebec City affordable compared to other hostel cities in Canada?
Quebec City is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Canada, with dorm prices starting from $16/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Quebec City?
Most hostels cluster in or just outside the Old City walls, particularly along Rue Saint-Jean in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood, where you get walkable access to the fortifications without paying a premium for a Petit-Champlain address. Saint-Roch, about a 15-minute walk downhill from the Old City, has cheaper beds and a local restaurant scene that does not cater exclusively to tour groups.
What is the best time of year to visit Quebec City?
July and August fill hostels fastest and push nightly rates to their highest. November through April is the cheapest window overall, with one exception: the Carnaval de Québec in February causes a short but sharp price spike, so book early or plan around those two weeks.