Old Quebec

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Old Quebec
Old Quebec
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Old Quebec

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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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
4.5 out of 5
1 rue des Carrieres, Québec City, QC
The price is CA $494 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
CA $494
CA $628 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Québec City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,404 reviews)
"Although it's a landmark hotel with historical charm , I think there are more comfortable or better-value hotels in Quebec"

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2025

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Hôtel Palace Royal
Hôtel Palace Royal
4 out of 5
775 Honoré-Mercier Ave, Québec City, QC
The price is CA $225 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
CA $225
CA $268 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
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! (3,013 reviews)
"Walking distance to a lot of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment."

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2025

Hôtel Palace Royal
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
3.5 out of 5
6 Rue de la Porte, Québec City, QC
The price is CA $251 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
CA $251
CA $299 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (1,212 reviews)
"Extremely well located. Staff is very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2025

Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Hôtel Sainte-Anne
Hôtel Sainte-Anne
3 out of 5
32, rue Sainte-Anne, Québec City, QC
The price is CA $266 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
CA $266
CA $317 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"I loved this hotel! Close to shops, restaurants and sightseeing. Staff were lovely and it was nice and quiet. I would absolutely stay there again"

Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2025

Hôtel Sainte-Anne
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Hotel Manoir Victoria
4 out of 5
44, Cote du Palais, Québec City, QC
The price is CA $337 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
CA $337
CA $401 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (1,442 reviews)
"A very nice hotel. Good room, excellent staff & very well located for the old town. Very good valet parking service, although a little difficult to locate parking garage on arrival."

Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2025

Hotel Manoir Victoria
Le Capitole Hôtel
Le Capitole Hôtel
4.5 out of 5
972, rue Saint-Jean, Québec City, QC
The price is CA $445 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
CA $445
CA $529 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
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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! (1,373 reviews)
"Lovely place. Wonderful sidewalk cafe Isreal is extremely patient and helpful"

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2025

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