Lower Town Travel Guide

Québec City

Parks Canada\'s Dufferin Terrace featuring a city, skyline and general coastal views
Parks Canada\'s Dufferin Terrace featuring a city, skyline and general coastal views
Lower Town featuring street scenes
Dufferin Terrace which includes heritage architecture, a city and a castle
Citadelle of Quebec showing a city, views and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

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Quebec Cruise Terminal

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Quebec Cruise Terminal. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

Quebec Cruise Terminal
Place Royale featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and château or palace

Place Royale

4.5/5(21 reviews)

This small, attractive plaza was once the economic heart of the city and is the place where Québec began.

Place Royale
Museum of Civilization featuring a city and street scenes

Museum of Civilization

5/5(1 review)

Uncover thousands of years of Canadian history, culture, sports and science through a range of interactive displays and exhibits.

Museum of Civilization
Chateau Frontenac and Lower Quebec

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 great live music.

Quebec - Levis Ferry Terminal
Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires which includes a city, a square or plaza and religious elements

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.

Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic District of Old Québec Lower Town of Old Quebec

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 lively festivals in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Rue du Cul-de-Sac

Top hotels in Lower Town

Hôtel des Coutellier

Hôtel des Coutellier

4 out of 5
253, rue Saint-Paul Québec City QC
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,097 reviews)
Great location and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Hôtel des Coutellier
Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec

Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec

4 out of 5
17 Rue de la Barricade Québec City QC
Stay at this apartment in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)
Short Walking distance to old Quebec and many shops, apartment has beautiful large windows and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec
Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

4.5 out of 5
71, Saint-Pierre street Québec City QC
The price is ₹14,127 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹14,127
₹16,811 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent customer service

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Auberge Saint-Pierre

Auberge Saint-Pierre

4 out of 5
79, rue St-Pierre Québec City QC
The price is ₹11,153 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
₹11,153
₹13,273 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Very charming hotel, wonderful staff. Great location.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Auberge Saint-Pierre
Auberge Saint-Antoine

Auberge Saint-Antoine

4.5 out of 5
8, rue Saint-Antoine Québec City QC
The price is ₹13,451 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹13,451
₹16,007 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Québec City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Great location, great staff, great rooms. Absolutely wonderful.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Auberge Saint-Antoine
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

4.5 out of 5
1 rue des Carrieres Québec City QC
The price is ₹18,858 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹18,858
₹25,162 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,806 reviews)
Nice river view

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town

Old Port Quebec City featuring a city as well as an individual male

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 Port Quebec City
Old Quebec showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Old Quebec

5/5(39 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Quebec Experience to Terrasse Dufferin Slides – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Quebec
While visiting Quebec I wandered into the Plains of Abraham to do some Geocaching, and visit the Joan of Arc Gardens. This park is a perfect place to escape the city to relax and unwind. The park is just massive and perfect for a picnic or bike ride.

Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire

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

Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
View from atop the Citadelle in Quebec is where you can find and read about this active military installation in Quebec. Parks Canada provides tours in both English and French describing its significance.

Upper Town

If you're spending some time in Upper Town, Terrasse Dufferin Slides and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Upper Town
Quebec City, aerial panorama, with the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, and typical houses

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.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste
took the long way up to get to see this view only to find out that there is a much shorter way behind the Chateau. All worth it though. #oldquebec #goblin

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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