Auberge L'Apéro - Hostel

I enjoyed my stay. Staff were super welcoming, accommodating, and helpful. Location was extremely convenient! Delicious breakfast restaurants, coffee shops, pubs & dining in the surrounding blocks. My bed wasn't the most comfortable, and the bathrooms were a little run down, but the shower was good. Lockers were a decent size. Overall vibe... a little run down, but clean enough and felt very safe. Can't beat the value. Would definitely stay again.

Easily accessible (when coming from Bus Terminal and Berri UQAM subway station, take the Green line direction Angrignan and get off at Guy Concordia. Walk underground to the exit at McKay and just cross the street - You're there!). No age restriction. Free breakfast. Free computer access. Friendly staff. I'm a fan!!

Interesting. Being an Englishman in French Canada. I was fortunate that my host spoke enough English for us to get by. I would have had a better experience if I had spoken French. My fault! Breakfast was excellent. On Day one a yogurt and granola appetiser was followed by cheese infused scrambled egg served with tomato, water melon, melon and pineapple on a bed of green leaves. Wish I had taken a photo! Toast and jam followed washed down with coffee. On Day two the appetiser was served before a waffle and maple syrup washed down by coffee and fruit juice. You had exclusive use of upstairs and breakfasted downstairs. Being a hillside house you had exclusive backdoor access to this gite accommodation. Residence overlooked most of downtown Chicotimi one of two main population hubs in the Sagaunay area (the other being Jonquiere). I arrived by train to Jonquiere (a great, but slow way to arrive from Montreal) and then caught the 3 dollar bus to Chicotimi bus station for the short walk to the hotel. The area offers limited (but scenic) walking opportunities. You could cycle further with nearby rivers and lakes offering spectacular views on sunny days.