Old Quebec

Québec City

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Château Frontenac featuring heritage architecture
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This walled, historic district is internationally recognized as a World Heritage Site and contains Québec’s oldest and most famous buildings and attractions.

Enjoy the ambience of Old Québec when you walk its narrow cobblestone streets, admire its traditional French architecture and visit its boutiques and bistros. The old city rises from the Place-Royale on the banks of the St. Lawrence River all the way up to Château Frontenac at the top of the Cap Diamant promontory. 

Old Québec is the only walled city in North America and is carefully preserved as a World Heritage Site. Covering 333 acres (135 hectares) the quarter is divided into two parts: the Lower Town (Basse-Ville) and the Upper Town (Haute-Ville). The district contains many of Québec’s oldest and most significant buildings, many of which date from before 1850.

Walk along the streets of the Lower Town. Check out the museums and old buildings of the Old Port (Vieux-Port), and go shopping for antiques along Rue Saint-Paul. Sit down for a meal at one of the bistros lining the pedestrian-only Rue du Petit-Champlain. To get to the Upper Town, take a ride on the cable railway or climb the adjacent stairway on the north end of this street. 

The Upper Town sits on the promontory of Cap Diamant, high above the St. Lawrence River, and is dotted with fortifications. Walk the circuit past the walls, towers, bastions and gates that once kept invading American armies at bay. Take pictures of the turreted Château Frontenac, the grand hotel dominating Québec’s skyline.

Explore historic sites such as the Citadelle of Québec, a star-shaped fortress. This massive structure houses a regiment of the Canadian Army, which regularly performs a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Walk along Dufferin Terrace, a long promenade. Take a seat on a bench and watch the boats glide by on the river below.

Old Québec is best navigated on foot or by bike. You can also explore the district by using the small Écolobus, a cheap, electric city bus that moves between the Upper and Lower towns. Alternatively, take a taxi or rent a car. Note that parking is metered and limited and some of the streets are narrow and crowded.


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Old Quebec Hotel Deals

Hôtel Palace Royal
Hôtel Palace Royal
4 out of 5
775 Honoré-Mercier Ave, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥21,099 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
¥21,099
¥25,108 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,980 reviews)
"Have stayed several times. Like the hotel and area. Very convenient and easily accessible. However, some of the furniture needs to updated or replaced. Couch extremely uncomfortable too old."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Hôtel Palace Royal
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
4.5 out of 5
1 rue des Carrieres, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥47,617 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
¥47,617
¥60,932 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,385 reviews)
"Great room, great amenities for gold, great staff"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
3.5 out of 5
6 Rue de la Porte, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥26,931 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
¥26,931
¥32,048 total
Jun 18 - Jun 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,184 reviews)
"We enjoyed the location of the hotel. It was very walkable to sights and dining. The staff were always pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Hotel Manoir Victoria
4 out of 5
44, Cote du Palais, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥30,515 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
¥30,515
¥36,312 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,403 reviews)
"The staff are fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. We arrived super early"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Hotel Manoir Victoria
Hotel Port Royal
Hotel Port Royal
4 out of 5
144, rue Saint-Pierre, Québec City, QC
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The price is ¥159,041 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
¥159,041
¥189,259 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,154 reviews)
"The location is very convenient for walking within the old city."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Hotel Port Royal
Le Capitole Hôtel
Le Capitole Hôtel
4.5 out of 5
972, rue Saint-Jean, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥42,488 per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
¥42,488
¥50,561 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,345 reviews)
"Great hotel with comfortable room and great staff. Loved our trip to Quebec."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

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Upper Town

While visiting Upper Town, you might make a stop by sights like Quebec City Town Hall and Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec.

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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.

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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 in the area like Quebec Cruise Terminal and Agora Port de 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.

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Saint-Jean-Baptiste

While visiting Saint-Jean-Baptiste, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Theatre of Quebec and Grande Allée.

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Saint-Roch

4.5/5(110 area reviews)

Saint-Roch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Marina Saint-Roch and The Museum of L'Isle-aux-Grues while you're in town.

Saint-Roch


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