Lower Town Travel Guide
Québec City
Popular places to visit
Quebec Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Quebec Cruise Terminal. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Place Royale
This small, attractive plaza was once the economic heart of the city and is the place where Québec began.
Museum of Civilization
Uncover thousands of years of Canadian history, culture, sports and science through a range of interactive displays and exhibits.
Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Rue du Cul-de-Sac
You can learn about the history of Québec City when you stop by Rue du Cul-de-Sac. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
This small, Roman Catholic church commemorates French victories over the British and is built on the site of the city’s first settlement.
Things to do
Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience
Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular
Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour with a guide-Gratuity based
Guided tour « from the bee to the bottle » with tasting - English
Top hotels in Lower Town
Hotel Port Royal
10/10
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hôtel des Coutellier
The parking was fast and easy and the breakfast was served fresh.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel is beautiful with a lot of charm and character, beds are comfortable, the staff is amazing, conveniently located with a short walking distance to all the sites, shopping, restaurants (the Italian restaurant at the hotel is very good), quiet, and very clean. There are ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Auberge Saint-Pierre
Valet parking, bright, clean, airy rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec
Parking is very convenient and it is just a short walk. Rooms are clean. if there is in-suite washing machine and dryer, then it will be a perfect spot. If snow on the street in front of the building can be removed and cleared, then it will make it more safe to get on and get off car.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Auberge Saint-Antoine
Fabulous hotel, great location, staff, Amenities, restaurant. Will definitely be back .
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Old Port Quebec City
Old Port Quebec City is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Port de Quebec and Quebec Cruise Terminal.
Old Quebec
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Old Quebec Funicular to Dufferin Terrace – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Quebec City Town Hall and Dufferin Terrace are top sights worth seeing.
Upper Town
If you're spending some time in Upper Town, Quebec City Town Hall and Dufferin Terrace are top sights worth seeing.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
If you're spending some time in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Grand Theatre of Quebec and Saint-Jean Street are top sights worth seeing.
Cap-Blanc
If you're spending some time in Cap-Blanc, Plains of Abraham and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.
