Auberge De Jeunesse La Malbaie - Hostel

Staff was very friendly and helpful. The hostel had a restaurant next door, a communal kitchen, and a little market on the same street. Very well-located if you want to explore the core of the area. Walking distance to the shoreline, an awesome bakery/café down the street (highly recommended for desserts: Pains D'Exclamation), the GREAT little art gallery, and several other attractions. Nice patio if you'd like to bask in the view while eating the included continental breakfast. You could also take a LONG walk to/fro the Charlevoix Casino if you felt like the exercise.

The room I was in had a window without a screen, and a few broken blinds. My bed was right up again that window which was essentially street-level and I was uneasy about opening it too much for fear of nocturnal animals climbing in overnight... so, needless to say, it got quite hot (no A/C). Also, the light from the street lamp seeped in through the broken blinds (for those sensitive to light while trying to sleep). I thought it was a little pricy for a bed in a 4-person dorm room at about 50$, but it was high season.

Great staff, super lively bar - but ! They have a problem with flies, therefore I ate elsewhere.

Great staff, super lively bar - but ! They have a problem with flies, therefore I ate elsewhere.