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Last updated: October 2026

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Best Hotels in Quebec City for Christmas

The best-rated 4- and 5-star hotels in Quebec City for a Christmas trip, with this year's festive events, December weather and the best areas to stay.

Best Hotels in Quebec City for Christmas

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Best Hotels in Quebec City for Christmas

Our top pick for Christmas in Quebec City is Monsieur Jean - Hôtel Particulier in Old Quebec, rated 9.4 from 1,507 Booking.com reviews. Auberge Saint-Antoine is a strong alternative at 9.2.

Best Hotels in Quebec City for Christmas

7 places · Checked October 2026

Monsieur Jean - Hôtel Particulier — Old Quebec
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★ 9.4 Superb

In Old Quebec. Booking.com puts it about 90 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 1,507 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.4 guest score from 1,507 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Auberge Saint-Antoine — Old Quebec
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★ 9.2 Superb

In Old Quebec. Booking.com puts it about 480 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 318 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.2 guest score from 318 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Le Capitole Hotel — Old Quebec
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★ 9.1 Superb

In Old Quebec. Booking.com puts it about 480 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 1,610 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.1 guest score from 1,610 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Hôtel Le Germain Québec — Old Quebec
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★ 9.2 Superb

In Old Quebec. Booking.com puts it about 480 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 193 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.2 guest score from 193 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

La Maison Kent - Par Aneyro — Old Quebec
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★ 9.1 Superb

In Old Quebec. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 845 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.1 guest score from 845 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Hotel Clarendon — Old Quebec
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★ 9.0 Superb

In Old Quebec. Booking.com puts it about 90 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 1,527 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.0 guest score from 1,527 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts — Old Quebec
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★ 9.0 Superb

In Old Quebec. Booking.com puts it about 480 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 974 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.0 guest score from 974 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

About This Guide

Quebec City's Christmas centres on the German Christmas Market in Old Québec, with wooden kiosks across six sites inside and around the old walls. December is properly wintry, with snow, short days and temperatures well below freezing. Dress for the cold, as most of the market is outdoors.

What's on

  • Québec City German Christmas Market — Old Québec: City Hall Square, City Hall Gardens, Place D'Youville, Sainte-Anne Street, Place d'Armes and the courtyard of Holy Trinity Cathedral. 19 November to 23 December 2026, Thursday to Sunday, plus Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December. More than 125 exhibitors.
  • Grand Christmas Market at the Grand Marché de Québec — Grand Marché de Québec (indoor). Late November to late December; usually the same pattern each year.

Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.

Where to stay

  • Old Québec, Upper Town: Place d'Armes, City Hall Square and most of the market sites are within a few minutes' walk.
  • Old Québec, Lower Town: The Place Royale and Petit-Champlain streets, lit in winter, about a short walk or funicular ride below Upper Town.
  • Saint-Roch: A modern district with cafés and restaurants, about a 15 to 20 minute walk from Old Québec.

December weather

December is cold and snowy, with highs around -5°C (23°F), lows around -13°C (9°F), and frequent snowfall. Daylight is short, with sunset around 4 pm.

How we picked: the 7 hotels in this guide are 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts in Quebec City with the strongest Booking.com guest scores, weighted by how many reviews they have. Scores and review counts were checked in October 2026.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Québec City German Christmas Market in 2026?

From 19 November to 23 December 2026, Thursday to Sunday each week, plus Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December.

Is the German Christmas Market free?

Entry to the market and its shows was free in 2025. You pay for food, drinks and purchases.

How cold does it get?

Highs are typically around -5°C (23°F) and lows around -13°C (9°F), so bring insulated boots, a warm coat, hat and gloves.

Which hotel in this guide has the best guest score?

Monsieur Jean - Hôtel Particulier has the highest score of the places in this guide for Christmas: 9.4 out of 10 from 1,507 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).

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