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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
If Hôtel-Dieu de Québec is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Québec City.
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.
Things to do
Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride
Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Canada Tours
Quebec City Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Quebec City: Ice Canoeing with Hot Chocolate & Sauna
Immersion Quebec: Virtual Reality Experience of Quebec City's History
Top hotels in Upper Town
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
It's really nice place to stay. Quiet and clean.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO
Old decor, but it was a good location and proximity to attractions and within walking distance to everything
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Helpful bilingual staff, tidy room, excellent breakfast buffet in hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Staff was extremely helpful and the room was very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Auberge Place d'Armes
Staff very nice and super helpful. Bed on the soft and smaller side, but still comfy. Kind of a pain needing to use your phone to open your door through a web browser every time but not a big deal. The shower is pretty small with arguably too many jets, but good water pressure and amenities, including ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hôtel Sainte-Anne
This hotel is in a great location. Everything we wanted to do was at most a 20 minute walk, with the exception of Strom spa. The hotel was so cute, the rooms are spacious and have character. Unfortunately my rooms heater was turned to AC, rather than heat, so I was pretty cold for the first 2 nights, ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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, Terrasse Dufferin Slides and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Old Quebec
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Terrasse Dufferin Slides to Old Quebec Funicular – 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.
