The Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in Quebec City, Canada

The Saint-Roch area has undergone a transformation and now has the best new restaurants in Quebec City. At Les Lofts St-Roch, you’ll find full-sized appliances, iPod docking stations, deep soaker tubs and even a pillow menu. The Family Loft sleeps five with two bedrooms and two bathrooms; the one-bedroom lofts sleep four. The third-floor loft is a standout two-bedroom with a terrace off the kitchen.

Behind an ancient stone façade in lower Old Quebec, you’ll find this inviting holiday apartment that sleeps two. Not a loft per se, as the entrance is at street level, 195ft (59m) below Upper Town, where the Citadel is located. Reach the upper level by trudging up the historic Breakneck Steps, or riding the more modern 1879 Funicular. The Rue du Petit Champlain, just outside the loft, is full of tiny, trendy boutiques and restaurants.

Located in the historic VIA Rail train station, these three brick-lined modern lofts are ideal for strolling to the Old Port, the Museum of Civilization and the nearest grocery store, all about 15 minutes away. The two-bedroom apartment sleeps six people on two queen beds and one twin bed; the other apartments are one-bedrooms with a queen plus a twin or a bunk bed.

Original rough-hewn timbers and hand-cut stone walls have been incorporated into these modern apartments across from the Old Port. The well-equipped one- and two-bedroom apartments sleep from two to four people, in combinations of queen, bunk and sofa beds. Arguably the best location for sightseeing, with the Basilica of Notre Dame only seven minutes away and the nearby metro waiting to whisk you around town.

Embrace the past in this thoroughly updated holiday apartment in Quebec City’s historic district, Old Quebec. This one-bedroom unit sleeps four people comfortably on one queen bed and a double sofa bed. Gather around the original brick hearth in the separate dining area and kitchen with full-sized stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the large windows that look out onto the cobblestone streets that lead to the Citadel.

Homely and elegant, the Lofts de Buade is an adults-only building with studio and loft apartments that sleep two. Amenities include spacious marble baths with rainfall showers, espresso makers and park views. Each apartment has a work area and the units have been soundproofed. History surrounds the property, including the nearby Plains of Abraham, the site of the decisive battle that drove the French out of what would become Canada.

Stop and smell the flowers at the Dorchester lofts. These 24 units with city or mountain views range from a loft that sleeps two, to one- and two-bedroom apartments accommodating up to four. There’s a one-bedroom penthouse for two with a romantic city view. The attractive Jean-Paul L’Allier Garden with fragrant flower beds and a rippling waterfall fountain is right across the street.

There are 18 trendy, industrial-style apartments in the St-Joseph with exposed brick walls, steel beams and hardwood floors, plus top-of-the-line furnishings and appliances. Apartments range in size from one to two bedrooms, with the family apartments sleeping six comfortably. The two-bedroom penthouse loft with views of the city sleeps four. A fourth-floor stairway leads to a terrace where everyone can see the mountains during the day and the twinkling lights of Quebec City by night. Stop by Poutineville, right across the street, that features 40 toppings for this local cheesy treat, plus beer and burgers.

With traditional Canadian cabin-style décor and a close proximity to the lively Historical District, this recently renovated downtown loft puts you at the heart of the action in Quebec City. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes nearby. The apartment is situated in a secure building that comes with an intercom system.

Well situated between the major districts of Quebec City, including Old Quebec, the Old Port, Parliament Hill, the Convention Centre and the highway that will take you to the nearby destinations of Ile d’Orleans, Côte de Beaupré, and Charlevoix, this delightful and recently renovated studio is a quiet and unique space. The rest of the building is occupied by creative companies.