Auberge internationale de Québec

What Auberge internationale de Québec does

Auberge internationale de Québec (legal entity: Centre international de séjour de Québec Inc.) is a non-profit hostel organization operating from a heritage property at 19 rue Sainte-Ursule in Vieux-Québec, within the UNESCO World Heritage fortifications. Founded circa 1974, the hostel comprises three interconnected historical buildings — the 1921 'Le Foyer' and the 1789 'maison Dartigny' — offering a total accommodation capacity exceeding 200 persons across shared dormitories (4 to 12 beds per room, with gender-specific or mixed configurations) and private rooms (1 to 5 persons, with shared or en-suite bathrooms). All overnight stays include continental breakfast, bedding, towels, and WiFi; the property also offers an on-site bistro-bar with local draft beers, a communal kitchen, lounge with library, summer courtyard, coin-operated laundry, and organized activities such as walking tours and jam sessions.

The business generates revenue across multiple streams: nightly accommodation (dormitory beds and private rooms), theater venue rental for corporate events and performances (Le Théâtre de l'Auberge, capacity 80), on-site food and beverage, and ancillary services such as laundry. Distribution is primarily self-serve via the website integrated with Cloudbeds and Direct-book.com reservation platforms, supplemented by email-based group bookings for 10-150 persons and direct walk-in traffic. Customer segments are distributed across solo travelers and backpackers (primary), families (primary), organized groups of 10-150 (primary), international tourists and HI Canada members (secondary), and external theater rental clients (secondary).

The hostel is affiliated with Hostelling International Canada, a network of nearly 40 hostels, and holds CITQ Licence #075902 as a Quebec tourism establishment. The organization operates with a lean staff of approximately 8 employees, managed by Directrice générale Marie-Andrée Brochu. Technology infrastructure is limited to off-the-shelf SaaS — Cloudbeds for reservation management, Direct-book.com for direct booking capture, Google Analytics for traffic analytics, and a Webflow-hosted marketing site — with no proprietary technology, no AI/ML components, and no mobile application.

Name

Auberge internationale de Québec

Legal name

Centre international de séjour de Québec Inc.

Website

https://aubergeinternationalequebec.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auberge internationale de Québec is a non-profit hostel in Vieux-Québec (UNESCO World Heritage site) offering shared dormitories, private rooms, and a theater venue to solo travelers, families, organized groups of 10-150, and international tourists, affiliated with Hostelling International Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Budget Hostel Accommodation

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private-Room Hostels (THAMAIAB), Backpacker Guesthouses & Budget Inns (THAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Budget hostel accommodation
• Shared dormitory lodging
• Private guest rooms
• Event venue rental
• Group hostel bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accommodation - Dormitory Beds: Nightly rental of shared dormitory beds in male-only, female-only, or mixed dorms. Options include 4, 6, 8, or 12 bed dorms with shared bathroom facilities.
2. Accommodation - Private Rooms: Nightly rental of private rooms including options with shared bathroom or private en-suite bathroom. Rooms accommodate 1-5 persons with various configurations.
3. Theatre Rental: Rental of the Theatre venue for events including meetings, conferences, concerts, theatre performances, dance practices, and exhibitions. Capacity of 80 persons in theatre style.
4. Food & Beverage - Bistro Bar: On-site pub offering local draft beers with games including billiards, darts, and foosball. Generates revenue from alcohol sales.
5. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from coin-operated washers and dryers on each floor, and optional add-ons like padlocks for lockers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Auberge Internationale de Québec operates a budget hostel providing nightly accommodation in shared dormitories (4-12 beds per room) and private rooms (with shared or en-suite bathrooms) for solo travelers, families, and groups of up to 150 persons. All stays include a complimentary continental breakfast, free WiFi, access to communal kitchen, lounge, and on-site bistro-bar. The hostel also rents a multipurpose theatre venue (capacity 80) for meetings, conferences, performances, and private events.

Product overview

Auberge internationale de Québec is a non-profit hostel organization founded over 50 years ago, affiliated with Hostelling International Canada. The company offers a portfolio of accommodation and event services including shared dormitories (4-12 beds), private rooms (with shared or en-suite bathrooms), a multipurpose theater venue for events, and common spaces (lounge, kitchen, bistro-bar). All overnight stays include complimentary continental breakfast and free WiFi. Additional services include laundry facilities, organized activities, and group booking capabilities for 10-150 guests. The hostel is located in the heart of Old Quebec within UNESCO World Heritage fortifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hostelling International Canada (HI Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuberge Internationale de Québec is affiliated with Hostelling International Canada, which operates nearly 40 hostels across Canada from west to east. This affiliation provides cross-promotion opportunities within the international hostel network and access to HI Canada membership benefits for guests.
• CloudbedscoreTechnology or IntegrationCloudbeds provides the reservation management system used for booking hostel accommodations. The platform handles room availability, pricing, and guest reservations for the property.
• Direct-book.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect-book.com is a direct booking platform integrated into the hostel website, allowing guests to make reservations directly through the property's website with CAD currency pricing.
• Destination Québec citéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism organization providing information about Quebec City attractions and activities. The hostel references Destination Québec cité as a resource for guests planning their visit to the area.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Samesun Hostels: North American hostel brand with multiple urban and outdoor locations, social bar programming, and group bookings. Comparable in dormitory/social hostel operating model.
• Generator Hostels: Design-led international hostel chain combining dorms, private rooms, bars, and social programming. Comparable in product mix and backpacker target market, though at a larger chain scale.
• Hostelling International Canada (HI Canada): National network of nearly 40 hostels across Canada of which Auberge Internationale de Québec is a member. Directly comparable in operating philosophy, member benefits, and hostel standards.
• HI Ottawa Jail Hostel: Heritage-property HI Canada hostel operating in a former prison in Ottawa. Comparable in offering historic-building accommodations under the HI Canada banner to a similar international/backpacker segment.
• Auberge Internationale de Montréal (M Montreal): Another HI Canada-affiliated hostel in a major Canadian city with dormitories, private rooms, bistro-bar, and community programming. Directly comparable in operating model, HI affiliation, and target backpacker segment.
• A&O Hostels: European budget hostel chain offering dorms, private rooms, and group accommodations in central urban locations. Comparable in budget lodging model and group travel focus.

Broad incumbents

• MEININGER Hotels: European hybrid hotel-hostel chain combining budget private rooms with shared facilities. Comparable in budget traveler offering and group accommodation capability, but as a larger, broader lodging operator.

Others

• Cloudbeds: Hospitality software provider whose reservation platform Auberge Internationale de Québec already uses. Comparable as an enabling technology partner for small, independent lodging operators.
• Hostelworld: Leading global online booking platform specializing in hostels. Comparable as a critical distribution channel and indirect competitor (booking platform) for the hostel's target backpacker audience.

Regional players

• HI Banff Alpine Centre: Another HI Canada heritage hostel in a Canadian tourism hotspot, with dorms, private rooms, and group facilities. Comparable in non-profit hostel model but serving a different regional tourism market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AubergeInternationaledeQc
• Instagraminstagram.com/aubergeinternationaledeqc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auberge-internationale-de-qu%C3%A9bec

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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