Upper Town Travel Guide

Québec City

Old Quebec featuring a city, signage and street scenes
Old Quebec which includes a sunset
Old Quebec featuring a park, a city and picnicking
Old Quebec featuring a city, skyline and heritage architecture
Old Quebec featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Le Château Frontenac which includes heritage architecture

Château Frontenac

Sail down the mighty St. Lawrence River past Québec City and appreciate the area’s historic charm. Reigning over this heritage city is a grand building.

Château Frontenac
Quebec City Town Hall

Quebec City Town Hall

After visiting Quebec City Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Québec City. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

Quebec City Town Hall
Citadelle of Quebec showing street performance and performance art as well as a large group of people

Citadel of Quebec

One of Quebec’s most distinctive sights is a century-old fortress that is also one of the largest military fortifications in North America.

Citadel of Quebec
Dufferin Terrace

Dufferin Terrace

Some of the best views in the city, and a huge ice slide in winter, can be enjoyed from this promenade high above the St. Lawrence River.

Dufferin Terrace
Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec

Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec

Learn about the local history of Québec City with a stop at Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec
Place d'Youville

Place d'Youville

You can learn about the history of Québec City with a visit to Place d'Youville. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.

Place d'Youville

Things to do

Boat passing in front of old buildings on the waterfront in Quebec City.

Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip

฿2,145
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Quebec City: Island of Orléans Taste Trail

Quebec City: Island of Orléans Taste Trail

฿2,040
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Quebec City: Island of Orléans Taste Trail
Old Quebec City Walking Tour with Funicular Ticket

Old Quebec City Walking Tour with Funicular Ticket

฿1,221
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Old Quebec City Walking Tour with Funicular Ticket
Old Quebec City Food and Drink Walking Tour

Old Quebec City Food and Drink Walking Tour

฿3,758
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Old Quebec City Food and Drink Walking Tour
Summer bus

Quebec City: Double Decker Express Tour

฿883
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quebec City: Double Decker Express Tour
Sam Dubois your certified tour guide

Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide

฿141
per adult
Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide
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Top hotels in Upper Town

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

4.5 out of 5
1 rue des Carrieres, Québec City, QC
The price is ฿12,662 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿12,662
฿16,013 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Québec City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,443 reviews)
"We lo"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO

Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO

4 out of 5
775 Honoré-Mercier Ave, Québec City, QC
The price is ฿4,437 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,437
฿5,280 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,204 reviews)
Overall pleasant stay
"overall good location and comfort stay. Safe and walkable commute to attractions. Public transit nearby and all nice restaurant nearby is great. Door lock was bad and would have been happy if they immediately acted to it and gave other room. but had some hassle and they rectified only 2nd night. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO
Hotel Manoir Victoria

Hotel Manoir Victoria

4 out of 5
44, Cote du Palais, Québec City, QC
The price is ฿7,443 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿7,443
฿8,857 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,541 reviews)
"The experience would have been better had I he elevators been functioning. The one that was in working condition was often used by staff to move cleaning materials etc. When I made an inquiry at the desk I was told “we are aware of the problem” repeatedly with no explanation or even empathy shown. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel Manoir Victoria
Le Capitole Hôtel

Le Capitole Hôtel

4.5 out of 5
972, rue Saint-Jean, Québec City, QC
The price is ฿9,751 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿9,751
฿11,603 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,420 reviews)
"I really liked the location, clean and beautiful room and the views!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Le Capitole Hôtel
Hotel Acadia

Hotel Acadia

3 out of 5
43 Rue Sainte-ursule, Québec City, QC
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our time at Hôtel Acadia. The hotel and location were perfect, and from the moment we arrived, everything felt right. A huge shout-out to Ethan, who interacted with us the most—his kindness and attentive service truly made us feel at home. Please extend our heartfelt thanks to ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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Hotel Acadia
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec

Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec

3.5 out of 5
6 Rue de la Porte, Québec City, QC
The price is ฿5,708 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿5,708
฿6,792 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
"Right in the middle of old Quebec, within walking distance to many attractions and great restaurants and entertainment."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

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Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire

If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Quebec Cruise Terminal and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
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Old Quebec

5/5(39 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Quebec Cruise Terminal to Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Quebec
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Cap-Blanc

If you're spending some time in Cap-Blanc, Plains of Abraham and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.

Cap-Blanc
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Old Port Quebec City

Old Port Quebec City is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Quebec Cruise Terminal and Agora Port de Quebec.

Old Port Quebec City
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Saint-Jean-Baptiste

If you're spending some time in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Grand Theatre of Quebec and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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Saint-Roch

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Saint-Roch is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Marina Saint-Roch or The Museum of L'Isle-aux-Grues.

Saint-Roch

Upper Town Travel Guide