Old Quebec

Québec City
Le Château Frontenac showing heritage architecture
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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Hôtel Champlain Vieux Québec
Hôtel Champlain Vieux Québec
3.5 out of 5
115, rue Sainte-Anne, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥14,372 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
¥14,372
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"A nice place to stay..near the Touristique spots. Excellent customer service en general. Sauf the last day of my stay..before leaving..I didn't like the attitude of a young woman at the Front Desk..probably a new one..luckily another girl took her place. En general..I recommend this place."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024

Hôtel Champlain Vieux Québec
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
4.5 out of 5
1 rue des Carrieres, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥35,996 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥35,996
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this spa hotel in Québec City. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,633 reviews)
"Everything was top notch . We enjoyed our stay 💯 of the five days we were there . Everyone of the hotel staff were friendly and polite and helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Hôtel Palace Royal
Hôtel Palace Royal
4 out of 5
775 Honoré-Mercier Ave, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥19,497 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥19,497
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,084 reviews)
"CLEAN AND NICE POOL AREA"

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Hôtel Palace Royal
Monsieur Jean, Vieux Québec
Monsieur Jean, Vieux Québec
4 out of 5
2 Rue Pierre Olivier Chauveau, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥21,858 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
¥21,858
per night
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,025 reviews)
Awesome stay
"Super central, clean, quirky, artsy. Great breakfast. Super comfortable. Nice rooms. Fun they you can cook in it. Very convenient. Close to all restaurants, chateau Frontenac. Walkable. Only thing was that it was noisy (3rd floor) from cars passing by."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Monsieur Jean, Vieux Québec
Hotel Port Royal
Hotel Port Royal
4 out of 5
144, rue Saint-Pierre, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥16,293 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥16,293
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Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,768 reviews)
"Great location and staff was friendly. Parking is included for an additional fee but worth it as you have in-and-out privileges and parking around the area is so expensive. Highly recommend if you want to be near walking distance from old quebec."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Hotel Port Royal
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Hotel Manoir Victoria
4 out of 5
44, Cote du Palais, Québec City, QC
The price is ¥20,956 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥20,956
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Location was perfect. Easy walkkng to everything! Hotel was clean and modern ans fhe staff were very helpful!"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Hotel Manoir Victoria
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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.

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 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 Port de Quebec.

Old Port Quebec City
Upper Town featuring a park

Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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

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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
Parliament Building which includes a park, a sunset and heritage architecture

Centre-Ville

Centre-Ville is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to Quebec Cruise Terminal and Monastere de I’Hotel-Dieu du Sacre-Coeur while you're in town.

Centre-Ville

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