Lower Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Town
Popular places to visit
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.
Museum of Civilization
Learn about earthquakes, dinosaurs and early Canadian explorers at this interactive museum that covers history, science and culture.
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 modest Roman Catholic church is one of the oldest in Canada and is well known for its artworks and décor.
Port de Quebec
Explore the waterfront in Québec City with a trip to Port de Quebec. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Agora Port de Quebec
Catch an event at Agora Port de Quebec during your trip to Québec City. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
Activities
Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience
Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular
Best of Quebec City: Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Port Royal
Mostly all the staff were friendly, room was very modern clean and comfortable. I absolutely recommend it. Sophia at the restaurant Was fantastic thank you!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Auberge Saint-Pierre
There was no hot water for my shower this morning. The person next door waked me up at 6;00 just walking in his room the floor crack, crack it almost felt the person was walking in my room which was not it was The rest was fine
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Les Lofts de la Barricade – Par Les Lofts Vieux-Québec
Although the room was clean and ready at 2.00 pm (as they told us on the phone), they wanted us to wait until 4.00 pm to check-in. If we wanted to check-in at 2.00 pm, they told us that they would charge us an extra amount. As we had already paid for the room for that night and the room was ready, ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel 71 by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
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Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hôtel Le Saint-Paul
Everything was perfect, the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hôtel des Coutellier
Breakfast delivered daily and excellent
Reviewed on 25 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 Quebec Cruise Terminal and Port de Quebec.
Old Quebec
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Quebec Cruise Terminal to Old Quebec Funicular – 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 Cruise Terminal and Quebec City Town Hall 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.
