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How much do hostels in Quebec City cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Quebec City, Canada range from $18 to $49/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 7 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $28.
Based on current listed prices, November is typically the cheapest month (around $22/night) and October the most expensive (around $28/night).
At $18/night and up, Quebec City is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Canada.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 7 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-13T05:08:53.929Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include November 1 (one night),November 2 (one night),November 3 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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- HI-Quebec- Auberge Internationale de Québec 9.4 · 4,324 reviews
- Auberge de la Paix Quebec 8.0 · 1,789 reviews
- La Belle Planete Backpacker Hostel Downtown Quebec 6.5 · 1,160 reviews
- Auberge Jeunesse LouLou's Backpacker Hostel 9.4 · 751 reviews
- QBEDS Hostel 9.1 · 551 reviews
- Quebec Central Downtown 5.9 · 76 reviews
- The International House Hostel 6.7 · 9 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 do hostels in Quebec City cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $28. Dorm beds currently range from $18 to $49/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Quebec City?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Quebec City include November 1, November 2, November 3.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Quebec City?
HostelHound currently tracks 7 hostels in Quebec City, Canada.
What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Quebec City?
Among the upcoming dates we track, November has the lowest median daily starting price in Quebec City. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $22/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 $18/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.