Upper Town Travel Guide
Québec City
Popular places to visit
Château Frontenac
Sail down the mighty St. Lawrence River past Québec City and appreciate the area’s historic charm. Reigning over this heritage city is a grand building.
Quebec City Town Hall
After visiting Quebec City Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Québec City. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Citadel of Quebec
One of Quebec’s most distinctive sights is a century-old fortress that is also one of the largest military fortifications in North America.
Old Quebec Funicular
Find out about the history of Québec City with a stop at Old Quebec Funicular. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Dufferin Terrace
Some of the best views in the city, and a huge ice slide in winter, can be enjoyed from this promenade high above the St. Lawrence River.
Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec
After visiting Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Québec City. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Things to do
Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience
Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular
Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Quebec: La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour
Top hotels in Upper Town
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
The bar was overpriced and felt old and dated.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO
Balcony pool area was beautiful. WiFi awful on lower floor had to have room moved to higher floor so internet would work. Couldn’t open anything on phone in our original room on 3rd floor. Moved to new room on 9th floor and had no issues with WiFi
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Great location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hôtel Sainte-Anne
Amazing location. Room design was lovely. Clean room, though housekeeping didn’t change out used glasses or towels. No staff at the front desk when we arrived. We waited almost ten minutes, then resorted to calling the hotel directly to ask for someone to check us in. Some issues with the bathroom. ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Excellent
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Monsieur Jean, Vieux Québec
Superbe endroit très bien situé et très sympa
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town
Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Quebec City Town Hall and Dufferin Terrace are top sights worth seeing.
Old Quebec
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Old Quebec Funicular to Dufferin Terrace – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Lower Town
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Lower Town. A stop by Museum of Civilization or Port de Quebec might round out your trip.
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.
Cap-Blanc
If you're spending some time in Cap-Blanc, Plains of Abraham and Grande Allée 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.
