Auberge de Jeunesse Magog-Orford Hostel

Great place for solo travellers

The perfect hostel even for older folks What a treat! I laughed reading through the reviews before enthusiastically booking this terrific, centrally located hostel near the beach/bridge in Magog. Check in was easy, folks were friendly, kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to cook on site, and the rooms and hall bathrooms were tidy, adequately appointed, and super clean. Staff treat the place like home, and the rules, explicit in French and English, permit clear boundaries and good behavior. Also, the cafe on the main floor has excellent coffees and some food items, the sunny area for eating is warm and cosy with a Southeastern exposure and great light. The only disappointment was that I hoped to practice piano during my sojourn for the eclipse--and the upright looked like it was well cared for, but a note on the instrument and instructions from staff was that it was not permissible. That was the sole time I wished I had packed my guitar, but my sack was already 20 kg and I hiked all around the area finding the perfect spot to watch the heavenly planetary bodies do their dance. Thanks for having us--if you don't know what an auberge de Jeunesse is, and how it is different from a hotel......then maybe this kind of communitarian spot is not for you....but for the rest of us who travel lightly......c'est parfait!

The Magog Auberge de Jeunesse is one of the best hostels I have stayed in. It is located in a former church rectory with a well-furnished kitchen and spacious dining areas. The staff are first rate, speaking French and English. Special thanks to Anne-Sophie. Breakfast was bountiful. I highly recommend this facility designed to accommodate travelers of all ages at a reasonable rate.