Lower Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Quebec_QuebecCruiseTerminal_6260523_05_

Quebec Cruise Terminal

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 city and a square or plaza

Place Royale

The foundations for Québec were laid where a bustling square now stands. Visit museums, cafés and one of the oldest churches in North America.

Place Royale
Museum of Civilization featuring street scenes and a city

Museum of Civilization

Learn about earthquakes, dinosaurs and early Canadian explorers at this interactive museum that covers history, science and culture.

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, religious elements and heritage architecture

Church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

This modest Roman Catholic church is one of the oldest in Canada and is well known for its artworks and décor.

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

Activities

Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience

Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience

AU$96
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience
Boat passing in front of old buildings on the waterfront in Quebec City.

Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip

AU$94
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

AU$28
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride
Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket

Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket

AU$16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

AU$175
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Latin Quarter

Quebec City Shore Excursion: Grand Walking Tour of Quebec City

AU$38
per adult
Quebec City Shore Excursion: Grand Walking Tour of Quebec City
See all activities in Québec City

Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals

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

Get rates
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

Get rates
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 AU$257 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$257
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 AU$202 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$202
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! (1,009 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and helpful. There are many restaurants nearby and the restaurant downstairs was great too. Not too much cheap/free parking nearby but the valet worked well. The room was very neat and clean with all necessities for a short stay/long weekend. Would overall highly recommend ...

Reviewed on 11 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 AU$244 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$244
18 Mar - 19 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! (1,000 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 AU$427 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$427
18 Mar - 19 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! (2,807 reviews)
Nice river view

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
See all 976 properties in Lower Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now

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(49 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

Lower Town Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: